US Crime NewsMinnesota Woman Who Left Newborn to Die Sentenced to PrisonSavePrintA police car in this file photo. Illustration- ArtOlympic/ShutterstockThe Associated Press4/29/2023|Updated: 4/29/20230:00X 1RED WING, Minn.—A Minnesota woman who admitted to leaving her newborn son to die near the Mississippi River two decades ago has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesTrooper and Suspect Killed in a Shooting at a Delaware DMVDec 23, 20256 Dead and a Family Left Reeling After Mexican Navy Medical Flight Crashes in TexasDec 23, 2025Libya’s Military Chief, 7 Others Killed in Plane Crash After Takeoff From TurkeyDec 23, 2025Explosion at Pennsylvania Nursing Home Kills at Least 2, Governor SaysDec 23, 2025Related TopicsMinnesotasentencednewbornMinnesota mom