Two Die in Lake Edwards Twnship Fire

Authorities have now identified the bodies of two people found in a structure fire in Lake Edward Township Monday morning.

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's office say 56-year-old Kenneth Alan Pnsness and 57-year-old Kathleen Marie Pnsness were removed from the fire on Tranquil Road.

Autopsies are being performed to determine the cause of death.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances regarding the fire and the cause of death.

Agencies involved with the investigation include the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (MNBCA), and the MN State Fire Marshal’s Office. Other agencies assisting include Fire Departments from the City of Nisswa, City of Pequot Lakes, City of Brainerd, Ideal Township, Mission Township and North Memorial Ambulance.