Body found in cornfield near Ortonville, Minnesota

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 21:32 · Archive

A body was discovered in a cornfield near Ortonville, Minnesota on Monday evening.

A body was discovered in a cornfield near Ortonville in western Minnesota on Monday evening. The Big Stone County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the area around 8 p.m. after the discovery was reported.

The body was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiners Office, where authorities will work to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death. Investigators said they do not believe there is any danger to the public in connection with the discovery.

Authorities said more information will be released as the investigation moves forward.

How it is being reported

• Body found in field near Ortonville, MNAuthorities in western Minnesota are investigating after someone found a body in a cornfield near Ortonville.Dakotanewsnow · 21 Oct, 21:20
• Body found in cornfield near Ortonville, MNSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Authorities in western Minnesota are investigating a body found in a cornfield near Ortonville. The Big Stone County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to the area around 8 p.m. Monday. The body was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiners Officer to identify them and the cause of death. Authorities [...]Keloland · 21 Oct, 19:19

In this story: Big Stone County Sheriff's Office · Ortonville · Minnesota · Midwest Medical Examiners Office

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