Mom of 3 Found Dead in Ditch as Authorities Investigate Suspicious Circumstances

Authorities in Itasca County, Minnesota, are currently investigating the suspicious death of Rikki Skog, a 37-year-old mother of three whose body was discovered in a rural ditch in July 2026. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been called in to assist with the scene, as official details regarding the cause of death remain restricted to protect the active inquiry. Family and community members describe Skog as a resilient Indigenous woman who was celebrated for her skills as a hairstylist and her public commitment to maintaining sobriety. While her loved ones organize a traditional Ojibwe ceremony to honor her memory, they...