On May 13, 2024, at approximately 1:41 p.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received the report of a male who fell into a basement approximately 8-10 ft and was unresponsive. The male victim, identified as Kenneth Frieler, 66, of Grey Eagle, was part of a construction crew framing a new house at 40880 Long Lake Road in Millwood Twp. Frieler fell through the unfinished stairwell hole onto the concrete basement floor. Frieler was transported to the Melrose Hospital and subsequently airlifted for further care. The extent of Frieler’s injuries is unknown.
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Freeport Fire and Rescue, Melrose Ambulance, Melrose Police Department, and Life Link.
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