SPICER (WJON News) -- Authorities are investigating after a body was found in rural Kandiyohi County.

On Tuesday at about 3:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a body that was located near County Road 10 Northeast, about 1 1/2 miles west of Spicer.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered the remains of what appeared to be an adult male.

The body was transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and identification.

There is no known threat to the public, and the case remains under active investigation by the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office.

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No further details are available at this time.

The Minnesota News Network is reporting that the search for a missing Spicer man has come to a sad conclusion. 29-year-old Phillip Iverson had been missing since Sunday, June 8th, and his family confirmed Tuesday night that his body was found in a wooded area west of Spicer in Kandiyohi County.

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No other details have been released, but his parents, Jamie and Laurel Iverson of New London, say it appears their son took his own life. Jamie says their hearts are broken, and they thank everyone for all the support they have received during this difficult time. They say, "All the shares and notes and visits have meant so much to us."

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