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Body Found in Mississippi River Identified as Missing Winona Woman

Apr 20, 2026 | 11:56 AM

(MNN)-The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is confirming a body found in the Mississippi River is that of a missing Winona woman.  Authorities have been searching for 72-year-old Patricia Sweningson since March 26th.  Sweningson’s body was found in the water Wednesday at Lock and Dam 6 and Winona firefighters rappelled down to recover it.  Police say they have not identified circumstances of foul play, but her death remains under investigation.

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