1:05 PM UPDATE: Body found in Wahpeton identified

1:05 P.M. UPDATE: Authorities in Wahpeton have now confirmed that the body found near the river in Wahpeton is that of missing 49-year-old Wahpeton man, Keith Pfeifer. In an exclusive interview Tuesday evening, family members said Pfeifer was last heard from on Sunday. Authorities believe his death was self-inflicted, according to a report from Valley News Live.

ORIGINAL STORY: Authorities in Wahpeton say a body has been found near the river Wednesday morning.

The find occurred at around 10:45 a.m., according to Valley News Live.

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