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2 days ago
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Flags ordered at half-staff for Minnesota firefighter who died in the line of duty
Flags ordered at half-staff for Minnesota firefighter who died in the line of duty originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Flags are at half-staff this weekend in honor of a firefighter from southern Minnesota who died in the line of duty. Andrew Karels, 35, died Monday. He served as a medical officer with the Amboy Fire Department. To honor Karels, Gov. Tim Walz ordered flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Saturday to sunset on Monday, June 9. 'Firefighter Andrew Karels was a steadfast leader for the Amboy Fire Department,' Walz said in a statement. 'His commitment to delivering exceptional care in emergency situations – always with compassion and professionalism – touched countless peoples' lives during their most challenging moments. We mourn this sudden and tragic loss, and I extend my deepest condolences to Firefighter Karels' family, colleagues, and all who knew and loved him." According to his obituary, Karels also served in the Army National Guard from 2007 to 2014, where he earned the rank of Sergeant. At the Amboy Fire Department, he received the the lifesaver award for hosting training events for South Central Minnesota EMS. He was a member of the fire department for 10 years. Karels and his wife Morgan have three children. 'Andrew's steady pride was unwavering during coaching wrestling tournaments, swimming lessons, baseball and softball, and our everyday life as he came home each day declaring in song as he walked in the door, 'I Love YOU!' the obituary says. Karels' cause of death hasn't been disclosed. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Southern Minnesota firefighter dies in the line of duty; governor orders flags at half-staff
Minneapolis City Council calls for investigation into federal raid, and more headlines Minneapolis City Council calls for investigation into federal raid, and more headlines Minneapolis City Council calls for investigation into federal raid, and more headlines A 35-year-old firefighter in Amboy, Minnesota, has died in the line of duty, according to the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation. Andrew Karels died on Monday, state officials say. He served nearly 10 years with the Amboy Fire Department and was the unit's medical officer. "Andrew was a guy who'd grow on you fast," Amboy Fire Chief Manuel Sanders said in a written release on Friday. "He had a big personality, a sharp sense of humor and a heart just as big." Sanders added that Karels will be remembered as a "dedicated firefighter, devoted husband and father and a man with an infectious personality who brought laughter and light wherever he went." Photo of Andrew Karels, 35, and his family. Karels died on June 2, 2025. Minnesota Fire Service Foundation Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise on Saturday to sunset on Sunday in honor and remembrance of Karels. "His commitment to delivering exceptional care in emergency situations – always with compassion and professionalism – touched countless peoples' lives during their most challenging moments," Walz said in a written statement. "We mourn this sudden and tragic loss, and I extend my deepest condolences to Firefighter Karels' family, colleagues, and all who knew and loved him." Karels is survived by his wife and their two children, ages 7 and 9. Amboy is around 26 miles south of Mankato. Confidential help and crisis support is available online or over the phone for firefighters and their families through the MnFIRE Assistance Program. Visit the website and enter the access code MnFIRE or call 1-888-784-6634.
