15-Year-Old Drowns at Brown County Park

Issue #002

Author

Olga
15 May

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

⛈️ Marshall, MN Weather - High chance of thunderstorms with a high of 68

🗞️ 15-Year-Old Drowns at Brown County Park

🗞️ Optimism Abounds in SW Minnesota’s Craft Beverage Scene

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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15-Year-Old Drowns at Brown County Park

A 15-year-old male from Mountain Lake drowned at Mound Creek County Park in Brown County on Sunday, May 12.

Authorities were notified around 3:30 PM that the teenager had disappeared underwater while swimming. First responders arrived fast, but despite their efforts, the boy was declared dead shortly after 5:30 PM.

His remains were sent to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

This is the second drowning of a teen from Mountain Lake in a month, with a previous incident occurring at Eagle Lake in April. Emergency responders from multiple local areas assisted at the scene.

Optimism Abounds in SW Minnesota’s Craft Beverage Scene

The craft beer and wine sectors in SW Minnesota are experiencing consistent growth.

The Made In Minnesota Craft Beer & Wine Festival, happening on May 18 at the Red Baron Arena in Marshall, serves as a crucial event for craft beer industry to display their creations.

Dustin Brau from Brau Brothers Brewing highlights the importance of such events in increasing visibility and driving visitors to local breweries.

Innovations and collaborations, such as new product releases and partnerships with food trucks, are key strategies for sustaining this momentum.

Check out The Made In Minnesota Craft Beer & Wine Festival this Saturday from 3 to 6 PM.

Upcoming Area Events

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Wednesday, May 15th
Saturday, May 18th
Sunday, May 19th

  • Fresh Georgia Peaches - 3:45 - 4:15 PM at Greenwood Nursery, Marshall, MN

Sunday, June 2nd - Wednesday, June 5th
Thursday, June 6th

  • Makers Market - 5:00 - 8:00 PM on the Riverwalk in Granite Falls, MN

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