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http://www.grandforksgov.com City of Grand Forks News Release - 11/29/2003
...Law enforcement officials in Polk County, Minnesota continue to investigate an incident in Fertile, Minnesota from the evening of November 28, 2003 where a young woman was reportedly assaulted. Law enforcement officials have determined that this case is not related to the Dru Sjodin case and are handling it as a completely separate investigation. For further information on this case contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Department at 218-281-0431.
Law enforcement officials are requesting the assistance of 200 volunteers for a search that will take place on Sunday November 30, 2003. Volunteers should report to the Ralph Engelstad Arena between 7:30 AM and 8:15 AM on November 30, 2003 for registration and they will be taken by bus to the search location at approximately 8:30 AM. All volunteers must have a photo ID. Volunteers should be in good physical condition and should dress for cold, windy weather. Searchers can expect to be out for approximately 6 hours.
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They say the two incidents are not connected. I hope they are just saying that; I hope they are connected, b/c then the live (escaped) victim would give them some leads on Dru Sjodin's case. OTOH, if the same person as kidnapped Dru kidnapped the other girl, that doesn't bode well for Dru--where would he have left her while he went out to do another kidnapping? I don't know what to think. I only wish this girl could be found alive.