A federal case involving fentanyl trafficking has concluded with the sentencing of the final defendant. The outcome brings an end to a major operation. In this case, a total of six people were sentenced. Their combined prison time is substantial. Further information about the case and sentencing is available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Final defendant sentenced in federal ring that brought fentanyl from Arizona to Minnesota
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Minnesota weather: Warm and more humid with isolated rumbles Friday
Minnesota is in for a warm and more humid Friday with isolated thunderstorm chances throughout the day.
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Friday forecast: Isolated showers and storms before nice weather rolls in
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