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Missing 7-year-old girl found safe in southern Minnesota

WASECA, Minn. -- Police in southern Minnesota say a 7-year-old girl who went missing Monday evening has been found safe.

The Waseca Police Department said Madilynn ran away from her family shortly before 7 p.m. On Tuesday morning, the department said she "has been located and is safe."

Police thanked the community for their help in finding the girl.

"We have such a great community who cares about our kids and residents," the department said.    

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