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A man’s body was found in the Mississippi River. The sheriff’s office wants more info on who he was.
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ashley Halbach , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points His body was discovered in the Mississippi River, prompting the Dakota County Sheriff's Office to seek more information about him. A 40-year-old man from Minneapolis is at the center of an investigation.
A 40-year-old man from Minneapolis is at the center of an investigation. He lived in the Stevens Square neighborhood. His body was discovered in the Mississippi River, prompting the Dakota County Sheriff's Office to seek more information about him.
The sheriff's office is looking for people who knew the man to come forward with any details they might have. Even small pieces of information could be helpful. For now, the circumstances surrounding his death are not being disclosed.
People with information can contact the sheriff's office online or by phone. The office can be reached at 651-438-8477 for those who want to submit tips.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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