February 28, 2023
Burlington Township, Becker County, MN:

On February 28, 2023, at approximately 7:29 AM, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased male lying in the ditch on 300th Avenue, just north of 137th Street in Burlington Township. Upon arrival of deputies and emergency responders, the male was confirmed deceased.

The male was identified as Daniel Jack Thompson, age 31, of Frazee, MN. Preliminary investigation indicated no obvious signs of trauma.

The incident remains under investigation with autopsy results pending. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Frazee Rescue Service, Essentia-St. Mary’s EMS, Detroit Lakes Police Department, and Ramsey County
Medical Examiner’s Office.

This incident is believed to be an isolated event with no danger to the public.

Sheriff Todd Glander

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