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Missing Brainerd man John Ciminski found dead

WCCO Digital Update: Morning of July 20, 2022
WCCO Digital Update: Morning of July 20, 2022 01:13

[UPDATE, 7/21/22: Brainerd police announced Thursday they have found John Ciminski dead. No foul play is suspected. What follows is the story as it initially ran.]


BRAINERD, Minn. -- Authorities say they are concerned for the well-being of a missing Brainerd man.

According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, 64-year-old John Ciminski was last seen walking in north Brainerd around 8 a.m. on Saturday. His family reported him missing Monday.

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John Ciminski Minnesota BCA

The BCA described Ciminski as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and 250 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a Minnesota Twins T-shirt and grey pants.

Ciminski has a history of chronic medical conditions, the BCA said.

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