Tragic Highway Crash in Brown County | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

A tragic two-vehicle crash on Highway 15 near Cottonwood Township claimed the life of a 29-year-old woman from New Ulm early Wednesday morning. She was driving southbound in a Jeep Compass when she collided with a northbound pickup truck driven by a 21-year-old man from Fairmont, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and airbags deployed; alcohol and weather were ruled out as factors. Emergency crews responded swiftly, and authorities are investigating. This heartbreaking loss reminds us how fast tragedy can strike — our hearts go out to her loved…