Minnesota
Toddler from Minnesota dies after fall from Sioux Falls hotel window
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A toddler from southwestern Minnesota who fell from a third-story window of a Sioux Falls hotel has died of his injuries, the boy’s family announced on social media.
“It is with heavy hearts to say that our sweet baby boy Madden gained his angel wings late on April 15,” reads Tuesday’s post by Alex Hein, the boy’s father, who is a social studies teacher and head boys basketball coach at Jackson County Central High School. “We miss him so much and we are having a hard time processing this all.”
According to Sioux Falls police spokesman Sam Clemens, the approximately 18-month-old boy was visiting Sioux Falls with his family from Lakefield, Minn.
Shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday, first responders were called to a hotel in the 2300 block of South Louise Avenue after the boy fell from a third-story window. Clemens said bystanders with medical training provided aid. The boy had a pulse but was unresponsive when taken by ambulance to the hospital. He died Monday night.
In his social media post, Hein said Madden’s organs will be donated.
“His organs are going to help so many other people. Our little boy is a real life super hero,” Hein wrote. “We will get to do a honor walk with him to his organ donation surgery.”
Before Madden’s death, a GoFundMe was created to support the Hein family. Madden is survived by his parents, both teachers who are expecting a baby this summer, and a 3-year-old sister.
In a Tuesday morning news conference, Clemens said that law enforcement continues to investigate the toddler’s death, but made clear that all signs point to the fall being accidental.
“Everything points to just a tragic event, an accidental fall,” he said.
Minnesota
Here’s how much snow parts of Minnesota got on Saturday, Feb. 28
Storm reports in from Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 28.
LANESBORO, Minn. (FOX 9) – Impressive snow totals were reported in parts of Minnesota after a narrow band of heavy snowfall worked its way across the state.
Minnesota snow totals for the last day of February 2026
Snow totals for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (FOX 9)
By the numbers:
Many areas saw more snow than was expected before temperatures warm up in the coming days.
The following snow totals were reported across Minnesota:
- Lanesboro: 10 inches
- Preston: 10 inches
- St. Peter: 7 inches
- Stewartville: 7 inches
- Caledonia: 6 inches
- Nicollet: 6 inches
- New Ulm: 5.5 inches
- Rochester: 4.9 inches
- Mankato: 4.5 inches
The Source: This story uses information from the FOX 9 weather forecast and the National Weather Service.
Minnesota
East Range Police Department officer passes away
A police officer in northern Minnesota unexpectedly passed away earlier this week.
The East Range Police Department said that Sgt. Cody Siebert passed away on Friday, less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a brain infection.
The department said that Siebert was known for his happy-go-lucky personality and that “if you couldn’t get along with Cody, it was your fault.”
Siebert started at the K9 program in Babbitt with K9 Taconite (Tac) before going to the East Range Police Department.
“The hole left by Sgt. Siebert’s passing will be impossible to fill,” East Range police said. “We at ERPD love you and will miss you always. We have it from here.”
Mesabi East Schools also stated that the district was “truly blessed to have him walking our halls, greeting students, encouraging staff, and building relationships that went far beyond the badge.”
Click here for a GoFundMe to support Siebert’s family.
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