The Brief
- A federal jury found Michaela Karon McKinney guilty on three counts tied to a fentanyl trafficking ring between the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
- McKinney faces at least 10 years in prison, with sentencing pending for her and her co-defendants.
- Authorities say the case highlights ongoing efforts to disrupt drug networks reaching northern Minnesota communities.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Twin Cities woman faces a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted for her role in a major fentanyl trafficking operation that reached into Greater Minnesota.
Federal jury convicts McKinney in fentanyl trafficking case
What we know:
Michaela Karon McKinney was found guilty by a federal jury on three counts, including conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
The verdict came after a two-day trial, which began on July 13, 2026.…