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

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Norfolk Fire assists with cornfield blaze near Highway 81

Norfolk Fire assists with cornfield blaze near Highway 81

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Fire re-sparks under high winds in Knox County

Fire re-sparks under high winds in Knox County