Human Remains Found in Minden Township Under Investigation

(KNSI) — The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were discovered in Minden Township on Wednesday night.

According to a press release, around 9:15 November 19th, deputies were called to a wooded area in the 1500 block of East St. Germain Street. Someone who had been on the property contacted the St. Cloud Police Department to report finding human remains there. The area is a known homeless encampment.

Authorities received a search warrant for the property, and Benton County detectives worked with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Crime Scene Team and BCA special agents to collect the remains and any related evidence. Everything was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, who will work to identify the person and determine the cause and manner of death.

Evidence at the scene suggests the remains had been there for quite some time. Investigators don’t believe there’s any current threat to the public.

The investigation is ongoing.

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