North Dakota lawmaker dies in Crystal, Minnesota, plane crash, according to North Dakota Democratic Minority
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Key Points:
- A Beech F33A airplane crashed near Minneapolis late Saturday morning, resulting in the deaths of both people on board, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Brooklyn Park Police Department.
- One of the deceased has been identified as North Dakota Representative Liz Conmy, who was known for her vibrant personality and ties to the University of St. Thomas and Minnesota State University.
- The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will release the identity of the second victim, while local authorities and the NTSB have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
- Witnesses reported seeing the plane descending rapidly before the crash, and emergency responders arrived on the scene within minutes.
- The aircraft departed from Crystal, Minnesota airport, but officials have not yet disclosed any information regarding the cause of the accident.
