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5-year-old child drowns in Lake Minnetonka, sheriff says
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· August 9, 2026
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Key takeaway com, which has reported on the sheriff's statement regarding the 5-year-old child who drowned in Lake Minnetonka.
A tragic incident occurred in Lake Minnetonka, resulting in the drowning of a 5-year-old child. The sheriff's office has confirmed this event. Details of the incident are limited, but the sheriff has released a statement regarding the drowning.
com, which has reported on the sheriff's statement regarding the 5-year-old child who drowned in Lake Minnetonka.
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Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: cbsnews.com ·
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