DNR identifies officer killed while on duty in collision with semi The sense of loss we feel right now is indescribable, DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen said. May 25, 2021 6:27am Text size Copy shortlink:
A 39-year-old Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer, one of many in her family who have served the agency, died while on duty Monday morning following a two-vehicle crash near Grand Rapids involving a pickup truck and a semitrailer truck, authorities said.
The DNR identified the officer as Sarah Grell of Cohasset. The agency said she became a DNR officer in 2005. She leaves behind a husband and three children.
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May 25, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) Authorities have identified the state conservation officer who died while on duty when a semi struck her pickup truck in Itasca County.
Sarah Grell, 39, of Cohasset, was killed Monday morning while driving north of Grand Rapids, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The patrol says Grell’s pickup was hit broadside by the semi in Lawrence Township about 8:30 a.m.
Gov. Tim Walz said in a statement that Grell came from a long line of DNR conservation officers, including her father, uncle, and grandfather.
“In keeping with the family tradition, Officer Grell was committed to protecting both our state’s natural resources as well as those who enjoy them. We are grateful for her service and the service of all our Conservation Officers who make our state a great place to live. My ask of Minnesotans is that the next time you meet a Conservation Officer as you enjoy Minnesota’s public lands and waters, reme
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