Man Dies in Grain Bin Accident Near Milroy

Issue #308

18 Jul

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🗞️ Man Dies in Grain Bin Accident Near Milroy

🗞️ Man Admits to Starting Fire at Mother’s Home, Facing Arson Charge

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Man Dies in Grain Bin Accident Near Milroy

Emergency crews responded to a fatal farm accident Wednesday morning after a man became trapped in a grain bin east of Milroy. Despite rescue efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 9:33 a.m. reporting a male trapped inside a grain bin on the 13000 block of Minnesota Highway 19. Multiple fire departments, first responders, and technical rescue teams were dispatched to the site. The victim was pronounced deceased at 11:19 a.m. His identity has not yet been released, pending family notification.

The Milroy Fire Department led the emergency response, with assistance from departments in Wabasso, Vesta, Walnut Grove, Lucan, Redwood Falls, Tracy, and Marshall. Specialized rescue support came from the Marshall Fire Department’s technical rescue team, which has responded to multiple grain bin incidents in recent years.

This marks the third grain bin emergency in the region in the past three years involving Marshall’s technical rescue unit. In 2024, a fatal accident occurred near Balaton, and in 2023, a similar incident near Porter resulted in one death and one survivor. Last year also saw fatal grain bin accidents in rural Balaton and Lamberton.

The incident remains under investigation by the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office and other involved agencies.

Man Admits to Starting Fire at Mother’s Home, Facing Arson Charge

A Florence man faces a felony arson charge following a house fire earlier this week on Harrison Avenue.

According to court records, 29-year-old Moises Reyes was charged Tuesday in Lyon County District Court with one count of first-degree arson.

The charge stems from a fire that occurred Monday morning, prompting a response from multiple area fire departments.

Initial statements given to investigators indicated that Reyes claimed to have noticed smoke while working outside and attempted to extinguish the flames.

However, further questioning revealed that Reyes admitted to intentionally setting the fire. He told law enforcement that he had become frustrated and ignited a gas can, which he then threw onto lit candles in his bedroom.

The home belonged to Reyes' mother, though he was the only person present at the time of the incident, according to the complaint.

Reyes appeared remotely in court on Tuesday, where bail was set at $170,000 without conditions or $110,000 with conditions.

Restrictions include avoiding contact with witnesses and staying away from the property involved. A follow-up hearing is scheduled for July 29.

Upcoming Area Events

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Friday, July 25th

  • Par 3 Golf Scramble Fundraiser in Cottonwood

Saturday, July 26th - Sunday, July 27th

  • The Society for the Preservation of Minneota's Heritage (SPMH) is sponsoring a special weekend to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Icelandic settlement in our area

Wednesday, August 6th

  • Intentional Leader Summit at Grace Life Church in Marshall

  • Poetry Bus in the evening in Granite Falls (time to be determined)

  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group at the Adult Community Center in Marshall from 10 - 11:30 AM

Saturday, August 16th

  • Squid Fest in Granite Falls

    • Todd wants to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Park so we’re moving the party there from 11-4.

    • The party continues downtown with live music at 6 PM. For more details check out the website!

Saturday and Sunday, August 16th and 17th

  • Victory at Sea at Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls starting at 1pm

Saturday, August 23rd
Tuesday, September 30th and Wednesday, October 1st

  • Tall Cop Says Stop Event - September 30, 2025 from 6:15–7:30 PM at Pipestone Performing Arts Center in Pipestone

  • Tall Cop Says Stop Event - October 1, 2025 from 6:15–7:30 PM at Marshall High School Theater in Marshall

  • RSVP by contacting Jennifer Nelson at [email protected] or 507-532-1243

Special Community Events

  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group, first Wednesday of every month, 10 - 11:30 AM at the Adult Community Center in Marshall

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