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 ArticlesBoat Capsizes in Congo, Killing at Least 86, Most of Them StudentsSep 12, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Sept. 12Sep 12, 2025Families Reel From Tragedy as Authorities Investigate Mexico City Gas Tanker Blast That Killed 8Sep 12, 2025Officials Clear Building at US Naval Academy Following Reports of Threats, 1 Person InjuredSep 12, 2025Related TopicsMinnesotasentencednewbornMinnesota mom