BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Police Department reported 61-year-old Michael Stuart was found safe, canceling the missing persons report released on Thursday, May 23.
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Stuart's family, according to the original release, had not heard from him in more than two weeks, prompting concern for his welfare.
The Bemidji Police Department thanked all who assisted with locating him in a cancel alert sent on Tuesday, May 28.
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