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Article: 64-year-old man found dead near grass fire in Morrison County.(NEWS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- April 15, 2004
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Byline: Terry Collins; Staff Writer
A 64-year-old man was found dead Wednesday near a grass fire at a farm in Swanville Township in Morrison County.
Authorities found the body of the man, who was a handyman, not far from a trailer, said Brian Zapzalka, the town's water superintendent. The fire was reported to the Morrison County Sheriff's Department about 1:30 p.m.
Authorities wouldn't say whether the man died in the fire, and did not release his name, but said no foul play is suspected.
Strong winds and low humidity fueled the fire. Crews from Swanville, Upsala and Flensburg and a Department of Natural Resources helicopter took nearly ...