# Minnesota Authorities Announce $25,000 Reward in the 1987 Disappearance of Carla Beth Anderson

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Podcast: [The Missing Persons Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666)
Published: 2026-06-28T01:10:22+00:00
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This source details the unsolved 1987 disappearance of Carla Beth Anderson, a young woman with a mild intellectual disability who vanished from her Wadena, Minnesota, home. Although she had just been honored as employee of the month, she disappeared shortly after being dropped off at her apartment, leaving behind her belongings and a locked door. The episode highlights a renewed investigative push in 2026, which includes a $25,000 reward offered by authorities and the nonprofit Spotlight on Crime. By examining forensic challenges, potential theories, and the emotional toll on her family, the report seeks to generate new leads through modern technology and public awareness. Ultimately, the narrative serves as a call to action to provide closure for a case that has haunted the rural community for nearly four decades. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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