Foster Parents Lose License Following Baby Death

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) - The foster care license for a Bemidji couple has been revoked following the death of an infant.

A report from the Minnesota Department of Human Services says the foster parents violated protocol to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

The baby died last July after being placed on a folded sleeping bag with blankets on top.

The department's report says the baby had also slept in a bouncy seat and car seat.

The foster parents told investigators the child would not fall asleep in a crib. The license revocation can be appealed.