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BCA Investigating Death Teen At Willmar Youth Facility

(Learfield News/Wilmar, MN) — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the death of a 13-year-old at a juvenile healthcare facility in Wilmar.

Police were called to Prairie Lakes Youth Programs shortly before 8am Monday after staff members discovered the unidentified teen.

Unfortunately, attempts to revive the boy were unsuccessful.

The BCA is leading the investigation because the facility is state-licensed.