Dakota County Sheriff Seeks Public Help in Identifying Man Found in Mississippi River
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance to identify Timothy Bryan Standish Jr., a 40-year-old Minneapolis resident whose body was discovered in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights last Friday. Authorities are requesting any information from individuals…

Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 17, 2026 —
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office has publicly requested assistance in identifying a deceased individual whose body was discovered in the Mississippi River. The body, identified as 40-year-old Timothy Bryan Standish Jr. of Minneapolis, was found last Friday near Inver Grove Heights.
Authorities have stated that the circumstances surrounding Standish Jr.’s death are currently unclear. The Sheriff’s Office is appealing to the public for any information that may help in understanding the events leading to his death.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are urging anyone who knew Timothy Bryan Standish Jr. to come forward with relevant details. Information can be provided to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office. The specific details regarding the discovery of the body and the ongoing investigation have not been fully disclosed at this time.
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