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Search underway for man who went missing in Mississippi River
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Cory Knudsen , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the missing person and the search can be found through local news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
A search is ongoing in Minneapolis . Rescue crews have been looking for a missing person in the Mississippi River. The effort began after a report was made near a boulevard along the river.
Recovery efforts were undertaken near a local park but had to stop at nightfall. The search resumed the next day with additional help from the Minnesota DNR. Further details about the missing person and the search can be found through local news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
The situation is still developing, and updates are expected to be available.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A search is ongoing in Minneapolis. Rescue crews have been looking for a missing person in the Mississippi River. The effort began after a report was made near a boulevard along the river. Recovery…
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