WINONA. Minn. – Targeted searches in Winona and Fillmore counties are continuing for Maddi Kingsbury, now missing 17 days from her Winona home. Since massive searches with 2,600 volunteers two weekends ago, 100-plus law enforcement and public safety personnel have gone into additional targeted areas based on citizen tips and clues from their investigation, said Police Chief Tom Williams. Numerous search warrants have been issued, Williams said.

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WiIliams: “We understand just how much the community wants answers, and we are asking everyone to be patient as the investigative process unfolds. We have had two goals since we learned Maddi was missing: Bring her home and, if warranted, hold accountable the person or persons responsible for her disappearance. Releasing certain information about the investigation would jeopardize our ability to achieve these goals.”