Investigators are following up on a tip related to the missing Mason City news anchor

(KTTC) – Last month, Iowa investigators searched outside the Twin Cities in rural Winsted after receiving a tip.

More than 29 years ago, morning news anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared on her way to work at KIMT-TV in Mason City in the early morning of June 27, 1995.

According to FindJodi, Iowa and Minnesota police had a heavy presence in Winsted near a housing construction site, which caught the attention of residents in the area and prompted someone to contact the FindJodi organization to see if it was there is a connection.

Mason City Police Chief Jeff Brinkley released this statement to FindJodi:

“MCPD recently worked with Minnesota police officers to follow up on a lead in Winsted. MCPD continues to regularly receive, evaluate and follow up on information it receives related to the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit. The information obtained will be used in the ongoing investigation. There is currently no further information available for publication. We would encourage anyone with information about Jodi’s disappearance to contact MCPD or the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation.”

Anyone with information can contact Mason City Police at (641) 421-3636.

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