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MN man sentenced to 21 years for grooming, abusing minors in multiple states
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Longworth , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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A Minnesota man has been given a prison sentence of over 21 years. This sentence comes after he admitted to using social media for illicit purposes. He used these online platforms to target and abuse minors. The abuse occurred across state lines, involving multiple states. Further details about the case are available from FOX 9 KMSP, the source of this information.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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