Body discovered in Rice County ditch

LONSDALE, Minn. (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies in Rice County are investigating the discovery of a body in a ditch near Lonsdale.

KSTP-TV reports the body was found about 4:30 p.m. Monday in Wheatland Township. Authorities declined to release further details.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting in the investigation.

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Information from: KSTP-TV

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