Thursday, the Stearns County Sheriff's Office has confirmed four children have been found and are safe. 

A concern for the family's welfare was announced on Saturday.

According to the sheriff's office, the children were located in St. Cloud. Authorities also spoke with both parents.

A prior investigation revealed that the previous day, the family had been in North and South Dakota.

The sheriff's office is still investigating. 

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