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Investigators find human remains at farm’s fire pit
HUTCHINSON - The disappearance of a central Minnesota man is being treated as a death investigation after human remains were found outside the home of two suspects in the case.
The remains, including teeth and human bones, were found in the fire pit at the residence of Robert Nuttall and Gwen Butcher near Hutchinson, a news release from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office said. Nuttall and Butcher already had been charged in the disappearance of Christopher Rossing.
Human remains also were recovered from a corn field across the street from the Hutchinson farmstead. The evidence was sent to the Anoka County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension lab for analysis and identification.
Rossing, 25, was last seen at several bars in the town of Howard Lake early Aug. 23.
In September, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office arrested, Nuttall, 28, on kidnapping charges and Butcher, 32, on felony obstructing charges.
The sheriff’s office says Nuttall and Rossing fought early on the morning Rossing was last seen.
Investigators suspect that other people have information about Rossing’s disappearance and are asking for help finding them.
- Forum News Service
Missing woman found safe
WATFORD CITY, N.D. - A woman reported missing in McKenzie County has been found and is safe.
Sandra Leist was reported missing Monday after family members had not had contact with her since early Sunday.
McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department was able to confirm her location shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
- Forum News Service
Minnesota sets up Ebola hotline
ST. PAUL - Minnesotans with questions about Ebola can call a newly established hotline.
The state Health Department on Tuesday established a hotline at 651- 201-3920 or 800-657-3903.
“Minnesota’s best defense against Ebola is access to reliable information and resources,” Gov. Mark Dayton said. “This hotline will provide Minnesotans a reliable point of contact for any questions or concerns they have about this disease.”
The line will be staffed during regular business hours, from 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A translation service for people who do not speak English is available.
- Forum News Service