Body found in central Minnesota field

Authorities are working to identify a body found in a central Minnesota field.

Kandiyohi sheriff's deputies responded to the field near Willmar Wednesday about 3 p.m. The body was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy.

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

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