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A leader of a notorious religious group that preaches polygamy and marriages involving children has relocated to Minnesota and is buying land.
Records obtained by KARE 11 show that a company in which Seth S. Jeffs is a “Managing Member” recently purchased 40 acres in a remote area near the Superior National Forest west of Grand Marais.
Using public records, KARE 11 documented that a company in which Jeffs is “Managing Member” purchased 40 acres located in a remote, rugged area between Lutsen and Grand Marais. Records indicate the cash sale was finalized in August.
When KARE 11 visited the heavily wooded property we saw an entrance road, what looked like a bobcat-type construction vehicle and a sign saying “No Trespassing.”
Records show Jeffs received a permit in December to build a 5,760 square-foot building on the property.
Mortensen told KARE 11 he believes the cash used to buy the Minnesota property came from FLDS church-related funds. If a court agrees, victims could seize the property.
KARE 11 spoke to people who live on the North Shore who are concerned about the possibility of the religious sect establishing a compound there.
Now that Jeffs has been located, they say they hope the pending abuse lawsuit and existing judgment will prevent any development.
Leader of polygamist group moves to Minnesota