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Brownsville felon charged with illegally making and possessing explosives, guns

According to court documents, Kenneth Miller was charged with illegal manufacturing, dealing, transporting and possession explosives; and possession of a firearm.
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ST PAUL, Minn. — A 58-year-old Brownsville, Minnesota man has been federally charged with illegally manufacturing and possession of explosives and firearms.

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota announced the federal indictment, charging Kenneth Miller with illegal manufacturing, dealing, transporting and possession explosives; and illegal possession of firearms. Miller made his first court appearance Wednesday in St. Paul. Miller has prior felony convictions, and is prohibited from owning firearms or explosives.

According to the allegations listed in the federal indictment, Miller was importing, manufacturing, dealing and transporting explosive materials from 2013 through June 25, 2019. The explosive materials included smoke generating devices containing electric igniters -- also known as electric matches -- and a chlorate explosive mixture.

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