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Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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A 57-year-old man has died following a crash on U.S. Highway 45 in Kenosha County on Wednesday morning, Nov. 11. Fatal crashAccording to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, preliminary findings indicate that a southbound Ford Escape, driven by 57-year-old Brian Nielsen, veered off U.S. Highway 45 and into the west ditch.The vehicle kept traveling through the ditch before hitting a tree.FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or AndroidEmergency responders from the Bristol Fire Department extricated the driver from the vehicle and took him to the Kenosha County Center. He was airlifted by Flight For Life to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee to receive treatment for serious injuries. The driver died from his injuries.The Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office is examining whether Nielsen may have experienced a medical emergency before the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
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