Body Found in Eveleth; No Foul Play Suspected

The Eveleth Police Department says no foul play is suspected after a man’s body was found in a park Thursday.

Police responded to Monroe Park in Eveleth around 7:45 Thursday morning after someone living in the area reported seeing clothing in the park. 

When authorities arrived, they located the body of a 29-year-old man on the ground in the park. 

Police say it appears the man’s body had been in the park for a few hours. 

According to Eveleth Police Chief Tim Koivunen, there were no signs of trauma and foul play is not suspected. 

The cause of death is pending an autopsy by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. 

The name of the man is being withheld pending notification of family. 

The incident remains under investigation.