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A Rush City resident drove his vehicle into the St. Croix River while allegedly fleeing pursuing deputies, attempting to pull him over on a warrant for his arrest. The pursuit began about about 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 6.

The sheriff’s office reports the suspect was spotted swimming away from the vehicle in the river,  off the boat ramp at the Railroad Bridge Landing, at River Road.  

They lost sight of him as he went underwater.  Responders located the deceased male around 9 a.m. Friday, August 7, identified as 55-year-old Matthew Norman.  

Departments who assisted in the recovery included the national park service, Minnesota DNR, Almelund, Lindstrom, Chisago City and Stacy firefighter first responders, and the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office.

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