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Beltrami County
Independent reporting on CPS, foster care, adoption and family court — the cases the system would rather keep quiet.

Exposing Systemic Failures in Foster Care: The Tragic Death of Ma’Koons
August 5, 2024
Discover the heart-wrenching story of Ma’Koons Bellanger, a child who faced systemic failures in foster care. Learn about the medical negligence, inadequate supervision, and legal challenges that led to his tragic death and the urgent need for reforms to protect vulnerable children.





