Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that on 8-21-2018 at approximately 2:55 am, their office received a report of an explosion at the address of 1863 150th Ave, 2 miles south of North Prairie, in Two Rivers Township. The Bowlus Fire Department responded to the scene and the abandoned house was fully engulfed in flames.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the fire was believed to have been set intentionally and it is being investigated as arson. The State Fire Marshal’s office is assisting the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office with this active investigation.
The Minnesota Arson Reward Project is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this incident. If you have any information please contact the Hot-Line at 1-800-723-2020, or the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office at 320-632-9233.