Body Discovered in Minneapolis Park; Investigation Underway
Minneapolis Park police are investigating after a dead body was discovered in a wooded area near East River Parkway and Oak Street, close to the Mississippi River, on Saturday evening. The cause of death is currently unknown.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 16, 2026 —
Minneapolis Park police are investigating the discovery of a deceased individual in a wooded area. The body was found on Saturday evening near the intersection of East River Parkway and Oak Street, in a location adjacent to the Mississippi River.
Authorities were alerted to the situation on Saturday evening. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officials confirmed the presence of a dead body within the wooded vicinity.
The circumstances surrounding the death are currently under investigation. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
The specific location of the discovery is a wooded area situated close to the Mississippi River, a popular recreational area for the city.
Minneapolis Park police have not released the identity of the deceased or provided further information regarding the ongoing investigation. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by Cory Knudsen on kstp.com, see more information here.
