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December 1, 2021
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Felony charge against Boogaard's brother dropped

A Hennepin County judge has dismissed a felony charge against the brother of ex-Wild player Derek Boogaard, who died of a drug overdose in May. Aaron Boogaard was charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Boogaard still faces a misdemeanor charge for allegedly flushing evidence down a toilet.
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A Hennepin County judge has dismissed a felony charge against the brother of ex-Wild player Derek Boogaard, who died of a drug overdose in May. Aaron Boogaard was charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Boogaard still faces a misdemeanor charge for allegedly flushing evidence down a toilet.

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