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320-251-4240  

Eden Lake Twp. Farm Accident 

On December 5, at approximately 6:39 a.m. the Stearns County Communications Center received a call reporting a farm accident at 18726 State Hwy. 22 in Eden Lake Twp. The caller provided information that Todd Sieben had been operating a skid steer loader, moving large hay bales, and was near a manure pit.  While operating the skid steer Sieben got close to the edge and the skid steer rolled into the manure pit.  Sieben was trapped in the skid steer and was unable to get out.

Stearns County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with Eden Valley Rescue, Watkins Ambulance and Life Link medical helicopter responded to the call. A large tow truck was also requested to assist at the scene. While the tow truck was in route, attempts were made to remove the skid steer with farm tractors, but those attempts were unsuccessful.  The tow truck, from Jacks Towing, was used to remove the skid steer from the manure pit. Sieben was located inside the machine and was deceased.

The incident remains under investigation. 

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