TOWER, Minn. – A Faribault tool and die manufacturer escaped an explosion at the family lake cabin but, it was assumed, his wife died. A positive identification of Eva Gramse, 72, was referred to a coroner in Duluth. Michael Gramse, 72, was found severely injured outside the Everett Bay cabin by first-responders. The explosion was about 9:30 a.m. In Faribault, Gramse is the founder if founder of MRG Tool and Die.
Gramses. A family photo from the lake.
Cabin destroyed. Ruins in explosion, fire aftermath. Image: Northland FireWire