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FOUND: Stolen Ruby Slippers

KAXE | By Sarah Bignall
Published September 4, 2018 at 4:47 PM CDT
Recovered Ruby Slippers

In the Summer of 2005, the ruby slippers from the Wizards of Oz were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.   

At a press conference in Minneapolis on Tuesday, the FBI and the Grand Rapids Police Department spoke about the investigation and the ultimate recovery of the stolen peice of movie memoribilia.  

If you have information to help the FBI locate who is behind the theft, Contact the FBI Tipline or call the Grand Rapids Police Department (218) 326-3464.
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Sarah Bignall
Sarah Bignall has led KAXE through a period of bold growth and recognition since becoming CEO/General Manager in 2022, including being named Ampers 2025 Station of the Year. Under her leadership, the station’s award-winning newsroom has expanded local coverage across Northern Minnesota and elevated KAXE’s digital reach to record levels. She’s also been sought out by outlets like KARE11, the Star Tribune, MinnPost, and Politico to speak on the far-reaching effects of CPB funding cuts on rural public media.
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