Authorities Investigating Huisentruit Disappearance Search in Winsted, MN

(Learfield News/Winsted, MN) — Nearly 30 years after Minnesota native and TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared in Mason City, Iowa, there may be a break in the cold case. The website Find Jodi says Iowa investigators following a tip searched an area of new apartment construction two weeks ago in Winsted in northeastern McLeod County.

Mason City Police Chief Jeff Brinkley confirmed the search and said in a statement, “they collaborated with Minnesota law enforcement officials to follow up on a lead related to Jodi Huisentruit’s disappearance. Insights obtained from this ongoing effort will be utilized in the investigation. Currently, there is no additional information available for public release.”

The 27-year-old from Long Prairie failed to arrive at her job at KIMT TV in Mason City on June 27th, 1995.