Inver Grove Heights Officer, 35, Dies After Medical Emergency

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN — The Inver Grove Heights community is mourning after one of the city's police officers, 35-year-old Ben Bidon, died over the weekend following a medical emergency.

Bidon is survived by his wife and three young daughters.

On Friday, the Inver Grove Heights fire department and M Health paramedics responded to a medical emergency involving Bidon. More specific details from the emergency were not released.

Bidon was transported to Regions Hospital, where he died Sunday evening surrounded by family and friends.

Bidon was a graduate of Blaine High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2009, including a 14-month with the 101st Airborne Tiger Force Unit.

Bidon began his career with the Inver Grove Heights Police Department in May 2015.

"As a police officer with Inver Grove Heights Ben was compassionate and diligent in his duties and served the public with pride," the department said in a news release.

"Bidon was a dedicated family man to his wife Ashley and his three daughters, Addison, Evelyn, and Eleanor. The Bidon Family enjoyed the outdoor life, taking many camping and hiking trips together. Ben was heavily involved in his church, loved playing hockey, and was an avid hunter."

In a statement, Rep. Angie Craig said that "Officer Ben Bidon was a decorated Army veteran, a dedicated member of the Inver Grove Heights Police Department & most importantly a beloved father & husband. My heart is with all those who knew & loved Officer Bidon & the IGH police department & first responder community."

A GoFundMe page has been set up to provide donations for the Bidon family.

View a slideshow of the Bidon family here.

Visitation and funeral information is expected to be released in the coming days.