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Wadena Sheriff's Office searching for missing 30-year-old man

Samuel Waln, 30, was last seen heading east out of Wadena on July 12, 2025.
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Samuel Waln, 30, was last seen heading east out of Wadena on July 12, 2025.

Samuel Waln was last seen traveling east out of Wadena on July 12, 2025. Authorities are concerned for his safety.

WADENA — The Wadena County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating an endangered missing man.

Samuel Waln, 30, was last seen traveling eastbound on Highway 10 in Wadena the afternoon of Saturday, July 12.

Authorities are concerned for his safety.

Waln is 5 feet, 8 inches and 130 pounds. He is white, with blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a green long-sleeve shirt, gray baseball cap, dark pants and white Nike tennis shoes.

Waln was driving a white 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Minnesota plate SCV975.

Those who have seen or know of Waln's whereabouts are asked to call 911 or contact the sheriff's office at 218-631-7600.