He joined Forum Communications Co. in November 1998 as editor of the Bemidji (Minn.) Pioneer. Ring-necked pheasants dot Kandiyohi County countryside. High 28F. The arrest of the Gab user follows federal warnings about a rising sea of threats against law enforcement following the FBIs raid on Donald Trumps Florida resort mansion. Erickson was preceded in death by his father and a grand-nephew, Eli Mattfield. The winds caused widespread damage to buildings, power lines and trees across the region. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Go. He got a lot of joy and satisfaction out of helping other people, his brother Ross said in his eulogy. After 6 p.m. Friday, the Weather Service said one survey team concluded damage in Kandiyohi and Renville counties was the result of straight line winds between 85 and 95 mph and not a tornado. While citizens in Ukraines capital are no longer hunkered in bomb shelters, the war is far from over. near the Minnesota state line. Hes identified as 63-year Eight days later, at the Refuge Church in Willmar, he choked back tears as he told mourners it was the longest 100 feet Id ever driven in my life.. May 16, 2022. Overcast. Russia is using air defense missiles to hit ground targets in Ukraine. Thomas Rhodes, released from prison Jan. 13, 2023 "That storm might be the most damaging storm to Minnesota's forests of any winter storm in my career," says state senior WebNational level data from 2017 shows 9.8 men per 100,000 died from homicides while only 2.5 women per 100,000 died from homicides. A possible tornado also touched down two hours north of there in Pillager. 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Cloud Police Investigating Fatal Shooting, High School Sports Results Tuesday January 17, Winter Weather Advisory, Storm Warning in Southern Minnesota. According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, the victim, 63-year-old Ryan Erickson, of rural Lake Lillian, was a volunteer firefighter on storm watch on his own property at the time of the incident. We see that you have javascript disabled. Officials say at 10:43 p.m. Saturday they responded to a report of an unconscious 19-year-old female at a residence in the 20100 Block of Highway 9 Northeast. Snow showers. He said the stuff in there isn't supposed to get wet. On Thursday, May 12, 2022 at approximately 6:59 pm, the Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office was called to an address in the 17000 block of 45th St. (Willmar, MN) -- Authorities in Kandiyohi County have yet to identify a rural Lake Lillian man apparently killed in an accidental shooting. Another man, 49 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hes buried in Kandiyohi Countys Evergreen Cemetery. Snowfall around one inch. 0. MnDOT District 4 reported Thursday evening that Minnesota Highway 9 east of Benson was closed between Swift County Road 25 and 31 due to downed power lines. The two rescue swimmers were yards from the ships propeller as it lifted into the air on 12-foot waves. 150th anniversary of historic, deadly blizzard last week. [embed]https://twitter.com/NFFF_News/status/1532743926041436161[/embed]. He saw the flashing lights of the sheriffs patrol vehicles and the trucks from his fellow firefighters, and he felt a flickering dread in the black of the night. Every day in this great nation, an alarm rings, fellow firefighter Josh Larson said during the May 20 funeral service. You have permission to edit this article. On Thursday, May 12, 2022 at approximately 6:59 pm, the Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office was called to an address in the 17000 block of 45th St. A Florida veteran who faked a limp, wore an adult diaper to his VA appointments, and lied about getting PTSD from combat is going to prison. Chicago Cop Survives Gunshot to Head, Leaves Hospital to Salutes and a Mariachi Band, Russias Killer Robot Dog Is Made in China, Available for $2,700 Online, Corrupt TSA Union Leader Gets Probation, Home Confinement, Air Force NCO Group Finds Bundles of Cocaine on Biloxi Beach, Florida Veteran Who Lied About Combat PTSD Now Behind Bars, Feds: Pennsylvania Man Behind Bars for Vowing To Kill FBI Agents, Paroled Criminal Wounded in Nashville Shootout With Feds, Meth-Addict Skipper Leaves Migrants To Die in Sinking Boat, How This Marine Went From al Anbar to the New York Times 10 Best Books List, Search Ends After Accused Grifter Nabbed in Washington. The National Weather Service (NWS) says one person was killed when a grain bin fell on top of an occupied car Thursday evening just before 7 p.m. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Become a sustainer today to fuel MPR News all year long. As soon as I ran inside I looked over my shoulder. 1908. As he was leaving his farm, winds lifted BLOMKEST, Minn. A west-central Minnesota volunteer firefighter who was on his way to storm-watching duty died Thursday evening as a result of the storms that passed through the area. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. This could set his farmer customers back. Emergency responders arrived and began a search which eventually led to the discovery of Ryan Erickson deceased under the collapsed grain bin. Rhodes, now 63, was convicted of murder by a Kandiyohi County jury in the drowning death of his wife Jane Rhodes, 36, on Green Lake on Aug. 2, 1996. About one inch of snow expected. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Department is investigating the possible drug-related death of a woman near New London this weekend. Antonio Hurtado confessed to the deadly smuggling attempt that wrecked a boat on a California reef. After 6 p.m. Friday, the Weather Service said one survey team concluded damage in Kandiyohi and Renville counties was the result of straight line winds between 85 and 95 mph and not a tornado. Another survey in Douglas and Pope Counties determined damage in Douglas County was caused by a tornado, although the rating was not yet determined. Authorities later identified him as 63-year-old Ryan Erickson from rural Lake Lillian, Minn. Friends say Ericksons family once owned a business in nearby Blomkest for many years, he served on the fire department and was recently elected to the county electric cooperative board. He got a lot of joy and satisfaction out of helping other people, his brother Ross said in his eulogy. Travelers were told to find alternate routes. RE: . If this is contrary to the conditions in this area, then please visit Weather.gov for official NWS information. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, the victim, 63-year-old Ryan Erickson, of rural Lake Lillian, was a volunteer firefighter on storm watch on his own property Rest of Today Not as cold. In Alberta, just west of Morris, Nick and Amanda Elms say the wind toppled 70-foot-tall grain silos, turning them into piles of rubble. "It hit. When he neared Lake Lillian, he was told to drive to his brothers farm. More than 70,000 homes and businesses remained without power across the region early Friday as damage assessment and cleanup continued after the second straight night of widespread severe weather. On May 12, 2022 at approximately 6:59 pm, the Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office was called to an address in the 17000 block of 45th St. Goodbye, my brother., Read Next: Chicago Cop Survives Gunshot to Head, Leaves Hospital to Salutes and a Mariachi Band, 2023 Coffee or Die Magazine. The Willmar Cardinal boys hockey team lost on the road Tuesday evening against the Morris Benson Area Storm by a final score of 4-0. Members of the Biloxi chapter of the Air Force Sergeants Association found eight bricks of cocaine, wrapped in tape and plastic for smuggling and labeled with Dior stickers, washed up on a Biloxi beach. BLOMKEST, Minn. A man was killed in south-central Minnesota during Thursday's line of severe storms, the second person killed during severe weather in two days. It also said the area north of Alexandria saw winds up to 100 miles per hour. The chart below shows the rate of women and men who died from homicide in Kandiyohi County compared to state and national levels. And people loved hm back, he added. He was 63 and had been paged to take up weather watch duties in the storm. WCCO heard about damage in Murdock, and along the way our crew saw a few train cars turned on their sides, derailed by the wind. southwest of Sioux Falls reported a wind gust of 107 mph as storms moved through Thursday afternoon. [embed]https://twitter.com/mplstvguy/status/1525197127214944256[/embed]. And their brother, Ross, had driven out to the farm, too. Gov Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor the One Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19, Bird Island Man Guilty Of Domestic Assault, Public Invited to Artist Reception, Exhibit at Ridgewater, A new Samsung Galaxy phone is coming next month and you can reserve it now, This $1.50 food storage container made me a meal prep master, G-SL Schools Prepare for Return While Superintendent Recovers from COVID-19. The National Weather Service office in the Twin Cities said it was sending two survey teams to western Minnesota to assess the damage including whether any of it may have been caused by tornadoes. County Recorder Info. NEWS RELEASE. Sheriffs deputies received a report of a gunshot victim Tuesday night. department menu. Ryan Erickson had served with the Minnesota villages fire department for 47 years. He served on the East Lake Lillian Township Board and Kandiyohi Power Cooperative Board, plus nearly five decades at the fire station. His official obituary described him as a true Blomkest lifer, the man who worked at the family business Ericksons Plumbing and Heating and taught Sunday school in the Lutheran church. August 10, 2022 (91 years old) View obituary. Trees and power lines down all over the county.". He ran to the Blomkest station to fetch a fire extinguisher while other volunteers battled the blaze by tossing snow on it. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Department is investigating the possible drug-related death of a woman near New London this weekend. The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office was assisted at the scene by the Blomkest Fire Department, Lake Lillian Ambulance, Willmar Fire Department, Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad, Kandiyohi County Emergency Management and the Atwater Police Department. The National Weather Service confirmed tornado touchdowns Thursday night in western Minnesota's Douglas County, and a night earlier in the Twin Cities suburb of Coon Rapids. The Weather Service also reported widespread damage from straight-line winds in Pope County. @WCCO #nextwx pic.twitter.com/Z7yA9DzAyx, First published on May 13, 2022 / 12:40 PM. Michael Dwight Clay was wanted for murder, carjacking, and aggravated assault allegedly committed after his release. One person died near Blomkest, Minn., south of Willmar. He was 63 and had been paged to take up weather watch duties in the storm. [embed]https://twitter.com/mplstvguy/status/1525197127214944256[/embed]. Ryan Erickson is one of the 50 firefighters who have died in the line of duty this year, according to the US Fire Administration. The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office said deputies were called to a home at about 7 p.m. Thursday "about a missing adult male in the area of where a large grain bin had just blown over by storms.". Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay is the author of two novels and a collection of essays. Storm warnings were in effect for parts of Kandiyohi County over the course of Thursday evening for the storms that brought strong gusts across the state. As he was leaving his farm, winds lifted a grain bin off its foundation, and it rolled over him, crushing him to death instantly. And men and women be they firemen, first responders, or police officers answer the call. A 102 mph wind gust was reported near Gary, S.D. 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Jesse Grabow tweeted about 9:30 p.m. Thursday that troopers and first responders were still attending to motorists. Partly sunny. A dispatch to the National Weather Service on Thursday night from near Long Prairie in Todd County, Minn., reported "house fine, shed and barn missing at the moment. Just in time for the 150th anniversary of the Great Blizzard of 1873, former Kandiyohi County resident Carolyn Mankell Sowinski has published a book titled The Great Storm: Minnesotas Victims in the Blizzard of January 7, 1873. Hes identified as 63-year-old Ryan Erickson from rural Lake Lillian. Severe storms leave damage across Minnesota, St. The family of six hunkered in the basement as the storms swept through, while the dad Jesse Olson watched the roof fly off and the walls crumple at the hands of those strong winds. Were all brothers in this fight. On Thursday at about 7pm, the Sheriffs Office was called to an address north of Blomkest about a missing adult male in the area of where a large grain bin had just blown over by storms in the area. Flood warnings also continue in the Rainy River basin along the Canadian border, and in the Red River valley. Thomas The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Department is investigating the possible drug-related death of a woman near New London this weekend. Stevens County Sheriff Jason Dingman spoke with FOX 9 on the damage caused by storms that ripped through Minnesota on Thursday. An RPG-launcher-carrying robot dog shown off at a Russian technology show is made in China and has a battery life of about an hour. Emergency responders arrived and began a search which eventually led to the discovery of Erickson under the collapsed grain bin. And men and women be they firemen, first responders, or police officers answer the call. He designed parade floats that won blue ribbons during Blomkest Appreciation Day. View Office PowerPoint Presentation; Death Officials say at 10:43 p.m. Saturday Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Around that time, strong storms blew into towns like Murdock near Willmar. His official obituary described him as a true Blomkest lifer, the man who worked at the family business Ericksons Plumbing and Heating and taught Sunday school in the Lutheran church. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! WebKandiyohi County Summary Cases and Deaths Vaccination Progress Impact and Recovery New Cases Per Day New Deaths Per Day In Kandiyohi County, there were 0 newly reported COVID-19 cases and 0 newly reported COVID-19 deaths on Jan 02, 2023 Crews responded and eventually found the mans body under the collapsed grain bin, the sheriffs office says. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. The guys that loved him did what they could for him, he told mourners at his brothers funeral service, tears in his eyes. Storm warnings were in effect for parts of Kandiyohi County over the course of Thursday evening for the storms that brought strong gusts across the state. The battleship, named for five brothers killed in the Pacific, was the first American warship designated in honor of more than one person. In Hawaii, the Corps deactivated the famous 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. The man has been identified as 63-year-old Ryan Erickson, of rural Lake Lillian. Every day in this great nation, an alarm rings, fellow firefighter Josh Larson said during the May 20 funeral service. Low 22F. The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office says deputies were called to a home in the Cloud, Apartments in 5th Avenue Development Open Up to All Residents, Metro Bus to Hold Public Meetings on Possible Future Transit Hub, St. Go. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his brothers. Forecast. Composite by Coffee or Die Magazine. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his brothers. But widespread, hurricane-force straight-line winds appear to have caused most of the damage. This was the second meeting between these two teams with Willmar having coming out on top 4-3 in overtime in the first contest. Goodbye, my brother., Read Next: Chicago Cop Survives Gunshot to Head, Leaves Hospital to Salutes and a Mariachi Band, 2022 Coffee or Die Magazine. 0. His first call was as a 16-year-old. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. As Minnesotans cleaned up after two days a severe weather Friday, authorities in Kandiyohi County mourned the death of a volunteer firefighter, killed when high winds Both teams came into the game with 5-7 records on the season. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Thomas Rhodes, who is now 63, was convicted in 1998 of first- and second-degree murder in the death of his 36-year-old wife, Jane Rhodes, who fell overboard and drowned on a night-time boat ride with her husband on Green Lake in Spicer in 1996. An investigation was started with a possible cause of death related to the overdose of a suspected illegal narcotic. The strong winds also overturned semis along Interstate 94 near Alexandria, forcing a closure of the eastbound lanes. Hes buried in Kandiyohi Countys Evergreen Cemetery. Maxine Laura Potter. Thomas Daniel Rhodes walked out of the Minnesota Correctional Facility at Moose Lake Friday morning after a judge vacated two 1998 murder convictions. The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office was assisted at the scene by the Blomkest Fire Department, Lake Lillian Ambulance, Willmar Fire Department, Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad, Kandiyohi County Emergency Management and the Atwater Police Department. RELATED: NWS confirms Coon Rapids tornado in Wednesday storms, more damage reported Thursday night. Another survey in Douglas and Pope Counties determined damage in Douglas County was caused by a tornado, although the rating was not yet determined. [embed]https://twitter.com/NFFF_News/status/1532743926041436161[/embed]. The caller reported that a storm had just blown over a large grain bin and a man was missing. The wind got so bad near our South Dakota border, it kicked up giant dust clouds, making travel difficult. U.S. Supreme Court to hear case of woman whose home was seized by Hennepin Co. In central Minnesotas Meeker County, a semi was blown off the roadway on State Highway 15 at 305th Street in Kingston Township, and the driver was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to the sheriffs office. Erickson was preceded in death by his father and a grand-nephew, Eli Mattfield. Hes identified as 63-year-old Ryan Erickson from rural Lake Lillian. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The sheriffs office reports the man has been identified as 63-year-old Ryan Erickson, of Lake Lillian. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office has identified 63 year old Ryan Erickson from rural Lake Lillian as the man who died during the storm in Kandiyohi County on Thursday night. 4250 Fax: (320) 235-0055. MURDOCK, Minn. (WCCO) -- A second night of dangerous weather has turned deadly. In Murdock, a seed barn was hit hard. It's believed to be a line of duty death. Winds also blew semis off the road in Alexandria. Eastbound traffic was being detoured at exit 103 at Alexandria. He saw the flashing lights of the sheriffs patrol vehicles and the trucks from his fellow firefighters, and he felt a flickering dread in the black of the night. Were all brothers in this fight. The gale blasting the prairie had lifted a mammoth grain bin off of its foundation and slammed it into firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson, crushing him to death instantly. Minnesota Department of Transportation District 8 issued a travel alert about 8 p.m. Thursday of downed power lines along Minnesota Highway 40, near Kandiyohi County Road 5 west of Willmar. The Lower Sioux will be building a hemp processing facility and the first hempcrete test home this spring. Watching a potential winter storm. Cloud on Saturday, St. Marie LeClair defrauded her union, spending local funds on cell phone bills, a spa visit, and other perks. The caller said a firearm accidentally discharged, striking a 64-year-old man in the head. Storm clouds carrying dust picked up from open fields roll through Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Join the list to receive special offers, updates, and everything about Black Rifle Coffee. On May 12, 2022, Blomkest Firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson was paged to respond to a weather watch because of impending violent storms. And the Associated Press reported that a 61-year-old woman died from injuries after a chunk of wood broke through the window of the vehicle she was riding in, as storms kicked up dust and debris northwest of Sioux Falls. Kandiyohi County Economic Development; Coronavirus COVID-19 Information; Kandiyohi, MN. WebKandiyohi County Economic Development; Coronavirus COVID-19 Information; Kandiyohi, MN. June 11, 2022 (42 years old) View obituary. This dairy farm near Murdock, MN was hit by tonight's storms. On May 12, 2022, Blomkest Firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson was paged to respond to a weather watch because of impending violent storms. All Rights Reserved. His first call was as a 16-year-old. A toppled silo is blamed for death of one person in Kandiyohi County. Thursday night's storms left a trail of destruction in western and central Minnesota, and caused the death of at least one person so far. Just wonderful people its heartbreaking, Dawn Oslund added. Willmar, Minnesota And people loved hm back, he added. 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NEW LONDON --The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Department is investigating the possible drug-related death of a woman near New London this weekend. Sgt. Dec. 22WILLMAR A dozen crashes were reported Wednesday in Willmar and other areas of Kandiyohi County amid the all-day snowfall, including a report of a rolled over semitrailer in New London. While the US and NATO have yet to commit to sending full-size tanks, the Bradley is a potent armored vehicle for a mechanized war. Chance of snow 60%. Dawn Oslund, of Blomkest, was alone in her camper when strong winds ripped through the A Minnesota man who served nearly 25 years in connection with his wife's death walked out of prison on Friday after authorities vacated his murder convictions and allowed him to plead guilty to manslaughter, citing a problem with expert testimony from a doctor whose statements in other cases have also come under scrutiny. A WCCO crew were in Willmar when, at 6:30 p.m., they witnessed a line of wind roar through and topple several trees. Cloud Police Investigating Report of Gunshots Fired, Nautical Bowls Opening in Downtown St. The murder conviction hinged on the testimony of Dr. Michael McGee, who said Rhodes Occasional snow showers. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. BLOMKEST, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 63-year-old man died when a grain bin collapsed on him in western Minnesota during Thursday's severe weather. WebKandiyohi County Drainage. Please enter valid email address to continue. There were several reports of funnel clouds and possible tornadoes on Thursday including one near Pillager in central Minnesota, and another at Castlewood in eastern South Dakota. WebKandiyohi County MN Death Records USA (1,372,997) > Minnesota (27,553) > Kandiyohi County (356) > Kandiyohi County Death Records (11) USA (1,372,997) > Minnesota (27,553) > Minnesota Death Records (901) > Kandiyohi County Death Records (11) NOTE: Additional records that apply to Kandiyohi County are also on the Minnesota Ominous, rolling shelf clouds rolled across much of the state. The name of the victim will be released after notification of family. KELO-TV reported there also were people critically injured as the storms moved through South Dakota. Building damage also was reported in Osakis, Alexandria and Holloway, among other Minnesota communities. Neighbors tell us they were in the process of moving thousands of cows to a different facility. Receive obituaries. County Recorder Info. He was found dead under the collapsed grain bin, the sheriff's office said. Those winds picked up dirt from farm fields, creating a dust cloud as the storm front swept across eastern South Dakota and into western Minnesota. Nine vets clinched their first world record of their breakneck skydiving expedition on Saturday, Jan. 14. The incident happened on the 17000 block of 45th Street Southeast in Lake Lillian, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said. Hes survived by his mother; his wife, Kelly; their two daughters, Tasha Hage and Jennifer Adkins; four grandchildren, Jackson and Westin Hage and Quinn and Leighton Adkins; his two brothers; and his sister, Dana. The Willmar High School graduate has several of his pieces on display at the Willmar Education and Arts Center as part of the Paints and Pots exhibit. Area funerals scheduled through Jan. 26, 2023. May 13, 2022 / 12:40 PM The storm hit the Games Lake County Park near New London hard and fast. Ryan Leif Erickson was born on May 3, 1959, in Willmar, Minnesota, to Bob and Evie Erickson. May 16, 2022 (98 years old) Emergency responders arrived and began a search which eventually led to the discovery of the deceased man under the collapsed grain bin. Ryan Erickson is one of the 50 firefighters who have died in the line of duty this year, according to the US Fire Administration. In Eden Valley, a vehicle was washed off the roadway on Meeker Stearns Street and became fully submerged in water but the driver was able to escape. Tehran remains unusually mum while Neon Defender warships ply Persian Gulf. BLOMKEST Winds during a strong thunderstorm Thursday evening, May 12, 2022, damaged a grain bin that fell onto an occupied car, resulting in a fatality at a location two miles northeast of Blomkest, Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service.No other details were immediately available Thursday night. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from THU 12:00 AM CST until THU 6:00 PM CST, Chippewa County, from WED 9:00 PM CST until THU 3:00 PM CST, Rice County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 12:00 PM CST, Martin County, Watonwan County, from WED 9:00 PM CST until THU 6:00 PM CST, Dodge County, Goodhue County, Olmsted County, Wabasha County, Winona County, Dunn County, Eau Claire County, Buffalo County, Pepin County, Pierce County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 9:00 AM CST, Cottonwood County, Fillmore County, Houston County, Jackson County, Mower County, Nobles County, Rock County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 3:00 PM CST, Blue Earth County, Faribault County, Freeborn County, Steele County, Waseca County. View Office PowerPoint Presentation; Death Certificate Application (Revised July 2021) Homeless Youth Birth Certificate Application (New January 2022) National Weather Service - Sioux Falls office, hit hard by severe storms on Wednesday night, Expect 5-9 inches snow overnight in SE Minnesota, 3-6 in Twin Cities, Latest winter storm moves in late Wednesday into Thursday morning, Watches, warnings up across southern MN for snow Wednesday night, Thursday. The roof and everything start folding over and everything else in the yard's getting destroyed and ran downstairs. River gauges along the North Shore are showing a sharp uptick in water levels, and Cook County is reporting some washouts along county roads. Winds gusted to 53 mph at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as storms moved through late Thursday. He designed parade floats that won blue ribbons during Blomkest Appreciation Day. May 13, 2022 Updated May 13, 2022. And their brother, Ross, had driven out to the farm, too. "Emergency responders arrived and began a search which eventually led to the discovery of the deceased man under the collapsed grain bin," the sheriff's office reported in a news release. A man died Thursday night after storms knocked down a grain bin in Kandiyohi County. Wind gusts of 94 mph were reported at the airport in Madison, Minn., as well as at Verndale, Minn., in Wadena County, on Thursday evening. Eric Holien, Kandiyohi County Sheriff. The body was transported to The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office in Ramsey for an autopsy, the case is still under investigation, and the name of the victim will be released at a later time. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. The Argus Leader reported at least one person died in Sioux Falls, S.D., as storms moved through that area. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Composite by Coffee or Die Magazine. Joseph Howard received a Navy and Marine Corps Medal for risking his life to save others. WebSee a list of all of the Official Weather Advisories, Warnings, and Severe Weather Alerts for Kandiyohi, MN. High 29F. Eight days later, at the Refuge Church in Willmar, he choked back tears as he told mourners it was the longest 100 feet Id ever driven in my life.. He ran to the Blomkest station to fetch a fire extinguisher while other volunteers battled the blaze by tossing snow on it. The worst damage WCCO crews have seen so far Thursday night hit towns and farms in western Minnesota. Chance of snow 60%. (KWLM) The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office has released the name of the man that died during the storms last week. The community plans to gather soon to remember a man who they say touched all corners of the town with his dedication to family and friends. The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office said deputies were called to a home at about 7 p.m. Thursday "about a missing adult male in the area of where a large grain bin had just blown over by storms." By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Strong winds were a factor. Those storms then marched across the state to St. Hes also the brother of Chief Erickson. Ryan Erickson had served with the Minnesota villages fire department for 47 years. Another man, 49-year-old Michael Allen Fifield, of Benson, Minnesota, died during the storm. Getting in the Garden Groove with John Schroeder, Car Prowlers in St. Joe, Employee Threatened With a Knife in St. Overcast. Parts of eastbound Interstate 94 are blocked late Thursday night while crews work to help the drivers. / CBS Minnesota. Emergency medical services also arrived at the scene and determined the woman was dead. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office has identified 63 year old Ryan Erickson from rural Lake Lillian as the man who died during the storm in Kandiyohi County on Thursday Ryan Robert Claseman. He watched firefighters put aside their emotions to try to rescue Ryan. All Rights Reserved. Blomkest Fire Department photos. At least three people died as severe storms packing winds in excess of 100 mph swept across eastern South Dakota and much of western and central Minnesota on Thursday. On May 12, 2022, Blomkest Firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson was paged to respond to a weather watch because of impending violent storms. Gov Walz wants to use most of budget surplus of childrens' programs, Ribbon cut Wednesday on Willmar Event Center, Third suspect-and his mother-arrested for murder at The Mall of America, Virtual Career Fair Wednesday for Kandiyohi, Renville and Redwood County, May 1st trial date set for Renville County murder suspect, Chauvin wants new trial for death of George Floyd, Baby dies after mother shot at Lakeville Amazon warehouse. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. On Thursday, May 12, 2022 at approximately 6:59 pm, the Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office was called to an address in the Kelly Boldan has been editor of West Central Tribune and Wctrib.com in Willmar, Minnesota, since October 2001. No match for tonight's storms in MurdockThe dad is also part of the fire dept so he was going out on calls AND dealing with this. Jennifer Suazo faces up to 30 years behind bars for bank fraud and identity theft. Current and active severe weather warnings or advisories for Kandiyohi County, MN seem to be unissued. He was riding his motorcycle when he lost control and went into a ditch in Swift County. KSTP-TV, LLC The victim died at the scene. This is the Olson family seed barn. With a jump in Australia on Monday, Jan. 16, local time, a team of vets set skydiving records to raise money for Folds of Honor. (KWLM) The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office has released the name of the man that died during the storms last week. Ryan Leif Erickson was born on May 3, 1959, in Willmar, Minnesota, to Bob and Evie Erickson. Airplane hangers were damaged at the airport in Morris, Minn. A spotter report from Chokio, Minn., noted "power poles snapped at base, live wires, 3.5 feet in circumference trees snapped and on houses.". As storms swept across Minnesotas Kandiyohi County on May 12, Blomkest Fire Department Chief Matthew Erickson was outside of radio range, so he kept driving toward town with one ear on the scanner playing out of his cell phone. May 16, 2022. Find local, state, national news, obituaries, weird news, high school news including scores, schedules + contests, community connection, events, maps & more. Blomkest is located in southwest Kandiyohi County, about 20 miles south of Willmar.A storm front carrying heavy rain, hail and strong winds swept out of South Dakota Thursday evening and into southwest and west central Minnesota, causing significant damage in areas including Stevens, Douglas, Swift, Todd and Kandiyohi counties.The Minnesota State Patrol reported multiple overturned semitractor-trailers Thursday evening on Interstate 94 East near Alexandria. Iris Claire Backlund. The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office says deputies were called to a home in the 17000 block of 45th Street Southeast in Lake Lillian at around 7 p.m. Suspect wanted in Mall of America shooting arrested in Georgia, Large fire burns through school bus garage in Isanti County, Family of slain North High quarterback demands criminal probe into principal's actions, BCA investigating inmate death at Olmsted County Jail, Teenager arrested in Wright County shooting, City of St. Paul to replow residential streets, Monday rain puts a slight damper on winter activities in Minnesota, Walz proposes more family tax credits: Here's how much you'd get. (FOX 9). He served on the East Lake Lillian Township Board and Kandiyohi Power Cooperative Board, plus nearly five decades at the fire station. Cloud, whipping the rain sideways on the highway. 1908. KWLM News. department menu. Deputies responded to the address for a report of a missing man in the area where a large grain bin was blown over by the storm. This story is courtesy of the Minnesota News Network. The Twin Cities metro area which was hit hard by severe storms on Wednesday night was largely spared by Thursday nights storms. A toppled silo is blamed for death of one person in Kandiyohi County. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. A man died Thursday night after storms knocked down a grain bin in Kandiyohi County. The man was later transported to the Midwest Medical Examiners Office in Ramsey, MN. A weather station at Tripp, S.D. Ryan loved people. MnDOT officials advised caution when traveling through any areas impacted by Thursday night storms due to unforeseen dangers. Ryan loved people. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Heavy rain also was reported in northeast Minnesota, where a flood warning is now in effect until next Tuesday for the North Shore as rivers are running extremely high. The gale blasting the prairie had lifted a mammoth grain bin off of its foundation and slammed it into firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson, crushing him to death instantly. (KWLM) The Kandiyohi County Sheriffs Office has released the name of the man that died during the storms last week. Carl Prine As storms swept across Minnesotas Kandiyohi County on May 12, MPR News is not just a listener supported source of information, it's a resource where listeners are supported. Highs around 30. 1801 E Highway 12, Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-3266 ext. You have permission to edit this article. He watched firefighters put aside their emotions to try to rescue Ryan. Fair winds and following seas to Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nicholas Manganiello. The weather service says others surveys may be needed as reports continue coming in. 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