Spirit Lake Tribe continues search efforts for missing tribal member Jemini Posey
Community volunteers, partner organizations and tribal officials joined a weekend search effort in the Fort Totten and Tokio areas
The Spirit Lake Tribe continued search efforts over the weekend for missing tribal member Jemini Posey, who has been missing since 2024, according to an official statement from the tribe. Community-led searches organized by Jemini Posey’s family took place in the Woodlake District near Tokio and areas around Fort Totten. Approximately 36 volunteers participated Saturday, with another 20 volunteers assisting Sunday during the Mother’s Day weekend.
According to the statement, the search effort included assistance from the Minnesota Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, along with Spirit Lake Tribe MMIP coordinators and communications staff. During the search, volunteers identified items and areas of interest that were reported for further evaluation. Chairwoman Lonna J. Street said the tribe will continue using available resources to support the search. Jade Posey thanked volunteers and community members who participated in the effort and said the family will continue searching for answers.
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