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Dakota Co. Sheriff seeks tips after man found dead in Mississippi River
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Howard Thompson , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For more information about the investigation, readers can consult the Dakota County Sheriff's Office or the original report from FOX 9 KMSP. A death investigation is underway in Dakota County after a man's body was found in the Mississippi River.
A death investigation is underway in Dakota County after a man's body was found in the Mississippi River. The discovery was made near Inver Grove Heights, and the Dakota County Sheriff's Office is now seeking assistance from the public.
The sheriff's office is looking for tips as it works to determine the circumstances surrounding the man's death. Few details have been released about the incident, which occurred last week.
For more information about the investigation, readers can consult the Dakota County Sheriff's Office or the original report from FOX 9 KMSP.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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