Victim Identified in Fatal Minnesota Grain Bin Incident

Storden, MN (MinnesotaNow) - Authorities in southwestern Minnesota have identified the victim of a deadly incident at a farm last week.

Fatal Farming Incident

The Cottonwood County Sheriff's Office says deputies and other emergency personnel received a report around 7:45 Thursday evening that a person was trapped inside a grain bin. The caller indicated they were unable to see the victim inside the bin.

Victim Found Submerged in Corn

A news release states that first responders arrived at the farm near the town of Storden and eventually located the victim submerged under about 3 feet of corn. The man was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Victim ID'd

The Sheriff's office identified the victim as 72-year-old William Quade of rural Storden.

Storden is a tiny town with approximately 225 residence that is located 35 miles southeast of Marshall.

The $1,000 Backyard Mistake: 11 Things You Are Legally Banned From Burning in Minnesota

Think you can burn anything in your backyard? Think again. Under Minnesota Statute § 88.171, the state has a strict rules on burning.

If you get caught throwing the wrong thing into your fire pit, you could be charged with a misdemeanor and be penalized with up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Gallery Credit: Troy Dunken

Source: Victim Identified in Fatal Minnesota Grain Bin Incident

Filed Under: Farming, Southern Minnesota

Categories: State News