Elderly Man Found Deceased in Dakota County, A Week After Being Reported Missing
A man in his 70s, identified as Michael William Robinson, was found deceased in Dakota County on Tuesday, approximately one week after he was reported missing near Prescott Island. His unoccupied boat was discovered during the search.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 6, 2026 —
Michael William Robinson, a man in his 70s, was found deceased in Dakota County on Tuesday. His discovery occurred approximately one week after he was reported missing. The last known location of Mr. Robinson was near Prescott Island.
During the search for Mr. Robinson, authorities located his unoccupied boat. Further details regarding the circumstances of his death or the discovery of the boat were not immediately available. The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is expected to provide additional information as the investigation progresses.
Mr. Robinson was reported missing on a date approximately one week prior to his discovery. The timeline indicates that he had been unaccounted for for about seven days before being found. The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of death has not yet been determined.
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