Authorities Search For Missing Minnesota Man Last Seen At Concert

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have issued statewide missing person alert for a Rochester man.

Law enforcement is asking for the public’s assistance with locating him.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) issued the alert on Wednesday morning on behalf of the Rochester Police Department.

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63-Year-Old Rochester Man Reported Missing After Attending Concert in Minneapolis Friday Night

The alert identifies the missing Rochester man as 63-year-old David Searles.

Authorities say he attended a concert Friday night in the 500 block of North Fillmore St. in Minneapolis. His family and friends have not seen him or heard from him since.

Searles is described as 5’5”, 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. “He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans, and is possibly without his glasses,” the BCA alert says.

The alert says there authorities are concerned for his safety due to medical conditions.

Anyone who may have seen Searles or has knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or to contact the Rochester Police Department at (507) 328-6800.

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Think you can burn anything in your backyard? Think again. Under Minnesota Statute § 88.171, the state has a strict rules on burning.

If you get caught throwing the wrong thing into your fire pit, you could be charged with a misdemeanor and be penalized with up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

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For years, Minnesota music and Minnesota Wild fans knew the downtown St. Paul Arena as the Xcel Energy Center. It had become one of the most beloved concert venues in the upper Midwest.

After a name change, the building at 199 West Kellogg Boulevard is now known as Grand Casino Arena. However, one thing hasn't changed at all: the arena's ability to attract world-class performers and deliver unforgettable nights for fans across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The 2026 lineup currently booked at Grand Casino Arena is loaded, spanning rock, pop, country, R&B, and classic hits from some of the most legendary names in music. There's even a huge pop star already confirmed for 2027!

Whether you're planning a summer night out or looking ahead to fall, or even the Holiday season, there's something on this schedule worth circling.

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