Two drivers killed in head-on crash on Highway 169 near Gra…

Car Crash Grand Rapids Minnesota in Grand Rapids, Minnesota: A head-on collision occurred on Highway 169 near Grand Rapids, Minnesota, on June 28, 2026, killing both drivers. The crash was reported about 12:30 p.m. near Victory Lane, just south of city limits. One victim was identified as 24-year-old McKenna J. Wiss of Grand Rapids; both drivers were wearing seatbelts and the road was dry. Assisting agencies included the Itasca County Sheriff's Office, Grand Rapids Police Department, Grand Rapids and Cohasset fire departments, North Memorial Health ambulance, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.