On Sunday, March 2, at approximately 9:15 a.m. a pickup driven by Rodney Gustafson of Big Stone City, Minnesota, fell through the ice on Big Stone Lake. The accident happened near Laguna Beach north of Ortonville.
According to the Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders, including the Big Stone City Fire Department Dive Team, were dispatched to the scene. Life-saving measures were administered before Mr. Gustafson was airlifted to Sanford Fargo. He was later pronounced deceased.
The Ortonville Ambulance Service, Clinton Fire Department and First Responders, and LifeLinkIII also assisted at the scene.
Rodney was an avid fisherman and supporter of the area’s fishing community. To honor Rodney’s longtime dedication to the sport, Artie’s Bait & Tackle in Ortonville has created a way to help support Rodney’s family.
Bobbers with the names of each donor will go on a string at Rodney’s funeral. Bobbers are $20. Artie’s is donating the bobbers and credit card fees so 100 percent of the funds will go to Rodney’s family. Rodney’s wife Lori has approved this fundraiser and she will have login access to the funds raised. Bobbers can also be purchased at Artie’s, however, credit card payment is required for tracking purposes (No cash).
Click on this link to purchase a bobber in memory of Rodney:
https://checkout.square.site/buy/X3E6MOZ6EOZGBJPR3Q66R57R
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