72-year-old dies in Crane Lake snowmobile crash Lake
CRANE LAKE- A 72-year-old Glenville man died on Thursday, Feb. 20 in a snowmobile accident in Crane Lake Township, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities responded to the crash at approximately 9:15 p.m. after receiving a report of a male rider who had struck a tree and was unresponsive.
The man had been trail riding with friends when he veered off course and collided with a tree, with speed a possible contributing factor. Friends of the victim attempted to render aid until emergency responders arrived, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office had not released the victim’s name as of press time.
Several local fire departments, first responders, and the Medical Examiner’s Office assisted the sheriff’s office at the scene.

61-year-old man injured in Orr area snowmobile crash
ORR—A 61-year-old man from Albert Lea suffered a serious leg injury in a snowmobile crash Friday afternoon, Feb. 21, on the Arrowhead Trail north of Orr.
Emergency personnel responded to the crash at approximately 3:50 p.m. and found the man, the sole rider of the snowmobile, with what was believed to be a broken leg. He was transported to Cook Hospital by ambulance for further treatment.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate both accidents. Riders are encouraged to exercise caution, adhere to speed limits, and remain vigilant on the trails to ensure their safety and that of others.