Teenager Critically Injured in Fall at Decommissioned Minneapolis Grain Elevator
An 18-year-old sustained life-threatening injuries after falling 20 stories inside the decommissioned Checkerboard Grain Elevator in Minneapolis. The incident occurred while the teen was trespassing with a group of others. Minneapolis fire crews used a ladder truck to rescue the…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 4, 2026 —
An 18-year-old individual suffered life-threatening injuries after a significant fall within the decommissioned Checkerboard Grain Elevator in Minneapolis.
The incident took place as the teenager was reportedly trespassing inside the structure with a group of other individuals. The fall occurred from a height of approximately 20 stories.
Emergency services responded to the scene. Minneapolis fire crews were able to utilize a ladder truck to reach and rescue the injured person. Following the rescue, the individual was transported to Hennepin Healthcare for immediate medical attention.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the fall were not immediately available. The Checkerboard Grain Elevator is a decommissioned industrial site.
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