A former Twin Cities basketball coach pleaded guilty Thursday to abusing 12 children, and agreed to a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Aaron Hjermstad, 46, pleaded guilty in Hennepin County District Court to 12 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Authorities found video evidence of him abusing 12 children. Hjermstad taught at Excell Academy and Harvest Best Academy, charter schools in Brooklyn Park and north Minneapolis, respectively, that predominately teach Black students.
As part of the plea deal, Hjermstad agreed to a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole after serving 30 years. His sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 25…