Faribault couple ID'd as victims in northern Minnesota home explosion

Michael Gramse is listed in serious condition at Essentia Health's St. Mary's Medical Center.

October 28, 2021 at 10:10PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

DULUTH — A woman who died Wednesday morning in a house explosion on Lake Vermilion near Tower, Minn., has been identified as Eva Gramse.

Gramse, 72, of Faribault, Minn., was found inside the home, which was destroyed by fire.

Her husband, Michael Gramse, 72, was found severely injured in the yard and airlifted to St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. His condition on Thursday was listed as "serious."

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office and the state fire marshal are investigating the explosion, which was reported about 9:30 a.m.

Eight agencies assisted at the scene.

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