Mower County · 11/11/2026
FATHER AND THREE SONS IDENTIFIED AS FOUR PEOPLE KILLED IN GRAND MEADOW HOUSE FIRE
GRAND MEADOW, MINNESOTA — Authorities have identified a father and his three sons who died following a house fire in Grand Meadow on November 8. Investigators also released the victims’ causes of death, according to the Mower County Sheriff’s Office.
The adult victim was identified as 38-year-old Levi Christenson. His death was determined to be a suicide caused by a gunshot wound.
Christenson’s three sons were also killed. They were identified as 14-year-old Oliver Christenson, 14-year-old Felix Christenson and 7-year-old Calvin Christenson. Authorities determined all three boys died from gunshot wounds and classified their deaths as homicides.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
The Sheriff’s Office said the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation, with several questions still unanswered.
Family members have asked for privacy and expressed gratitude to the Grand Meadow community and first responders for their support and service.
The family will not be releasing a public statement regarding the incident, according to authorities.
Source: Mower County Sheriff’s Office.
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