Father And Son Who Lost Limbs In Minnesota Farming Accidents Share Message Of Farm Safety

By John Lauritsen, CBS Minnesota

September 20, 2023

LE SUEUR, Minn. — A Minnesota family is sharing their experience of tragedy to encourage fellow farmers to stay safe around large machines and technology.

"Farming is really unique in that in most cases you live where you work and work where you live," said Emily Krekelberg.

Krekelberg was raised on a farm near Le Sueur. She's now a farm safety educator for University of Minnesota Extension, but her experiences growing up are why she does what she does.

Click here to read the full story via CBS Minnesota

CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.