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Border agents share horrific story of family freezing to death in human smuggling case

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On the second day of a human smuggling trial in Fergus Falls, U.S. Border Agents told a federal court the harrowing story of when they learned a family had frozen to death trying to enter the United States. Two men faces charges linked to the deaths.

Police in Eagan say a recent report of a sexual assault at Lebanon Hills Park was false. A woman reported an assault on Nov. 7, and police began an investigation and stepped up patrols at the park. Police now say the woman admitted it never happened.

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

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Border agents lay out a day of horror leading to the discovery of a frozen family

Eagan police say report of assault at Lebanon Hills Regional Park was false

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