Bigger search party to organize for search of missing Onamia man

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/27/22)

(Onamia, MN) — A bigger search party will be held Friday, May 27th from 8am-5pm at the Old District I Community Center in the hopes of finding Matt Chapel, Jr.

There will be an invocation, light snacks, and groups of 5-10 people will put together before receiving assignments of the search that will be searched. Please be prepared to search heavily wooded areas, wear bright colored clothing, waterproof boots, bring bug spray, and wear gloves. Lunch will be provided and served at noon.

Chapel, age 30 and listed at 5’9 and 185 pounds, was last seen on April 11 on the 15000 Block of Migizi Drive in Onamia. 

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Chapel, contact the Mille Lacs Band Tribal Police Department at 320-532-3430. Callers can remain anonymous when providing tips or information to Tribal Police.