Minot woman found dead in snow near that city’s downtown area

April 15, 2022

MINOT, N.D. – Police say a 73-year-old Minot woman was found dead near downtown.

Police say the woman “was not adequately dressed for the weather” and her body was found in the snow Thursday morning near the post office. Police say the woman may have been dealing with mental health issues. A crime is not suspected in the death.

The woman’s identity was withheld pending notification of relatives.

Minot is digging out from more than 30 inches of snow that fell in the city this week.