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Saturday marks 31 years since Jodi Huisentruit’s disappearance
By Ryan Pattee at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 27, 2026
· 2 min read
Saturday marked a grim anniversary, the 31st year since Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor in Mason City, Iowa, went missing, suspected to have been abducted.
On June 27, 1995, the then 27-year-old went missing before her morning anchor shift at KIMT-TV, believed to have been abducted as she was ...
Key takeaway On June 27, 1995, the then 27-year-old went missing before her morning anchor shift at KIMT-TV, believed to have been abducted as she was making her way to the station.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The 31-year anniversary of Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance is a somber reminder of the complexities and challenges of cold cases in the region. As a native of Long Prairie, Minnesota, Huisentruit's story has resonated with many in the Twin Cities area, sparking a sense of community and concern for her family and loved ones. The FindJodi team's efforts to keep her memory alive and the case in the public eye are a testament to the power of grassroots advocacy and the importance of supporting families of missing persons. The new billboards and flyers with the simple yet haunting message "Still Missing" will undoubtedly be seen by many in the Minneapolis -St. Paul area, serving as a poignant reminder of the need for continued vigilance and awareness. As the case remains open, it is crucial for local residents to remain engaged and report any information that may aid in bringing closure to Huisentruit's family.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Saturday marked a grim anniversary, the 31st year since Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor in Mason City, Iowa, went missing, suspected to have been abducted.
On June 27, 1995, the then 27-year-old went missing before her morning anchor shift at KIMT-TV, believed to have been abducted as she was ...
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