Feb. 12—CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Cashton man was convicted Monday of child sexual assault and will be placed on a mental health commitment, but will continue to live in his community.

Dakota J. Stewart, 29, pleaded no contest to second-degree sexual assault in Chippewa County Court, but not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.

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