Woman Found Dead Along Red River in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman was found dead Saturday afternoon along the Red River in Moorhead, Minnesota.
The discovery happened shortly after 3 p.m. on October 17, 2026, according to information provided to TRF News.
Police said the woman was found near the intersection of Sixth Avenue South and Elm Street South.
The Moorhead Police Department said foul play is not suspected at this time.
Woman Found Near Red River on Saturday
The area sits near the Red River, which runs along the border between Moorhead and Fargo, North Dakota.
Officials have not reported whether the woman was found on a trail, along the riverbank, or elsewhere nearby.
The original report did not say who discovered her or how authorities were first notified.
Police have released few details about the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
The woman’s name and age have not been publicly identified in the available report.
Officials also have not released a cause or manner of death.
Police Say No Foul Play Is Suspected
Police said there is no indication of foul play at this time.
That statement does not explain how the woman died or establish an official cause of death.
Authorities have not shared whether a medical examiner has reviewed the case.
No information has been released about possible witnesses or events leading up to the discovery.
Police also have not said when more details might become available.
The limited information leaves several questions unanswered about the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
Red River Area and Police Updates
The Red River corridor includes public parks and trails maintained by the City of Moorhead.
The city’s Red River Corridor Trail runs through riverfront areas.
However, police have not tied any specific trail to this discovery.
Moorhead officials publish department announcements through the city’s police news releases website.
Residents seeking department information can visit the Moorhead Police Department website.
For nonemergency matters, the city lists the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660.
Neither report provided additional details about the woman’s identity or the cause of her death.
As of the available reporting, authorities have not announced further findings about the incident.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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