{"id":73512,"date":"2026-11-14T15:28:47","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T21:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73512"},"modified":"2026-11-14T15:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T21:28:47","slug":"56-year-old-north-branch-hunter-missing-near-harris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/56-year-old-north-branch-hunter-missing-near-harris\/","title":{"rendered":"56-Year-Old North Branch Hunter Missing Near Harris"},"content":{"rendered":"

HARRIS, Chisago County, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Authorities are searching for a 56-year-old North Branch man who failed to return home from a deer hunting trip in northern Chisago County.<\/p>\n

The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents and hunters near northern Harris to remain alert for anything that could help locate the missing man.<\/p>\n

The overdue hunter has been identified as Harlan Altepeter, 56, of North Branch, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Hunter Fails to Return Home<\/h2>\n

According to the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, Altepeter did not return home after going deer hunting.<\/p>\n

Authorities later located his truck parked at the Wild Rose Wildlife Management Area.<\/p>\n

Investigators believe the truck may have been parked in the wildlife management area’s parking lot for several days.<\/p>\n

Officials have not confirmed exactly when Altepeter entered the hunting area or when he was last seen.<\/p>\n

Cell Phone Tracking Provides Few Answers<\/h2>\n

Law enforcement has attempted to use cell phone tracking to help determine Altepeter’s location.<\/p>\n

However, those efforts have been inconclusive, according to the sheriff’s office.<\/p>\n

Authorities believe Altepeter may have been hunting in a particular area near Wild Rose Wildlife Management Area.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office released maps highlighting the area where he may have been hunting.<\/p>\n

His exact whereabouts remain unknown in the information released by authorities.<\/p>\n

Public Safety Agencies Search Northern Harris Area<\/h2>\n

Public safety agencies planned search operations in the northern Harris area on Saturday, November 14, 2026.<\/p>\n

Authorities are focusing attention on the area where Altepeter is believed to have been hunting.<\/p>\n

The search follows the discovery of his truck and unsuccessful attempts to determine his location through cell phone tracking.<\/p>\n

Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances of his disappearance.<\/p>\n

Sheriff’s Office Asks Public for Help<\/h2>\n

The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office is urging people in northern Harris to watch for anything that might assist the search.<\/p>\n

Anyone who notices something suspicious or potentially connected to Altepeter’s disappearance should contact authorities immediately.<\/p>\n

Call 911 if you have information that could help locate Harlan Altepeter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Authorities specifically request GPS coordinates when available to help responders locate reported evidence or possible sightings.<\/p>\n

Residents should report useful information directly to emergency dispatchers rather than interfering with organized search operations.<\/p>\n

Search Updates<\/h2>\n

As of the available November 14 reports, no confirmed recovery or location update had been announced.<\/p>\n

The public can follow the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page<\/a> for official announcements.<\/p>\n

Additional agency information is available through the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact 911 and provide their location, if possible.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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