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Federal human trafficking case begins in Fergus Falls. House sales up over last year

Federal human trafficking case begins in Fergus Falls. House sales up over last year

Update: 2024-11-18
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Jury selection is set to begin Monday in Fergus Falls for two men facing human smuggling charges. The men are accused of smuggling Indian nationals across the U.S. border from Canada. A family of four perished in a snowstorm two years ago after they got separated from a larger group and froze to death.


And real estate sales in Minnesota last month were up considerably from the year before.


This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.


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Jury selection begins in Fergus Falls for two men charged with human smuggling that resulted in deaths


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Federal human trafficking case begins in Fergus Falls. House sales up over last year

Federal human trafficking case begins in Fergus Falls. House sales up over last year

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