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Aitkin County missing since November returns home

Alexis Elling, 16, had been last seen at home in November.

By Miguel Otárola

January 10, 2018 at 11:42PM

An Aitkin County teen who was last seen at home nearly two months ago is back home safe, state authorities said.

Alexis Elling, 16, of Onamia, had left her home on Nov. 11, according to the alert put out Friday by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. She returned and is safe, a BCA update said Wednesday.

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Miguel Otárola is a reporter covering Minneapolis City Hall for the Star Tribune. He previously covered Minneapolis' western suburbs and breaking news. He also writes about immigration and music on occasion.