Coverage dated October 23, 2026 to October 24, 2026

Recent tip sparks new search 44 years after Minnesota 3-year-old disappeared near Bemidji

Headline from KAAL Rochester

(KSTP)–State and local authorities are searching a property near Bemidji in a new effort tied to the 1982 disappearance of a 3-year-old, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has learned. Kevin Ayotte was 3 years old when he and the family dog disappeared from their home outside Bemidji on Sept. 30, 1982.

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The Bemidji Pioneer
Sheriff: New tip may lead police to remains of toddler who disappeared 44 years ago (opens The Bemidji Pioneer)
Published Oct 23, 2026
The Bemidji Pioneer's feed description
Kevin Ayotte, a deaf 3-year-old, disappeared near Bemidji in 1982. A new tip led Beltrami County investigators to search a nearby property this week.
InForum
Minnesota sheriff hopes for answers in 44-year-old case (opens InForum)
Published Oct 23, 2026
InForum's feed description
Kevin Ayotte, a deaf 3-year-old who disappeared near Bemidji in 1982. A new tip led Beltrami County investigators to search a nearby property this week.
KAAL Rochester
Recent tip sparks new search 44 years after Minnesota 3-year-old disappeared near Bemidji (opens KAAL Rochester)
Published Oct 24, 2026
KAAL Rochester's feed description
(KSTP)–State and local authorities are searching a property near Bemidji in a new effort tied to the 1982 disappearance of a 3-year-old, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has learned. Kevin Ayotte was 3 years old when he and the family dog disappeared from their home outside Bemidji on Sept. 30, 1982.

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