Authorities in Minnesota’s Otter Tail County have identified a man and a woman who were found dead near Battle Lake (MN) in what they believe was a murder-suicide.
The County Sheriff’s Office says 59-year-old Steven Kern and 58-year-old Susan Kinnunen were found dead Monday afternoon outside a residence near Battle Lake.
The Sheriff’s Office gave no further details.
Authorities say it is likely an isolated incident … and there is no known threat to the public.
The Sheriff’s Office is investigating, assisted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Midwest Medical Examiners Office.
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