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 ArticlesHow Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 2Feb 02, 2026San Francisco Bay Area Rattled by Series of Early Morning EarthquakesFeb 02, 2026Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter of Iranian Drama ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Arrested in TehranFeb 01, 2026Bad Bunny Wins Album of the Year at 2026 Grammy AwardsFeb 01, 2026Related TopicsMinnesotasentencednewbornMinnesota mom