Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

“Benjamin, oh Benjamin, (sobbing), he was a beautiful child,” Aquila Herman cried as she faced sentencing in the death of her 10-month-old foster child.

April 23, 2026Updated: April 23, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

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