Get our free mobile app

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester police continue to investigate the death of a young man whose body was discovered this morning next to the Canadian Pacific Railway railroad tracks that run through the city.

The name of the deceased has not been released, but a police spokesperson says it was a 25-year-old Rochester man. His body was discovered by a bicyclist in the vicinity of Fifth Street and Third Avenue Northwest around 6:30 a.m.

When the deadly incident was first reported this morning, police indicated it appeared the man had been struck by a train. Investigators were said to be working to determine if it was an accident.

News Update:  One of the Hibbing Twins Found in Hot Vehicle Has Died

9 Strange Ghost Towns Within 100 Miles of Rochester, Minnesota

Ghost towns are interesting to learn about and there are many around Minnesota. But here are 9 ghost towns that are all within 100 miles of Rochester, Minnesota. Most of them are actually within an hour.

More From KOLM - 1520 The Ticket