A single-engine aircraft exploded soon after takeoff in Minnesota, killing Liz Conmy, a Democratic lawmaker from North Dakota

A small plane crash near Minneapolis, Minnesota killed North Dakota state lawmaker Liz Conmy, 67, and the pilot on Saturday, the Associated Press has reported, citing local authorities.

The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed that a Beechcraft BE33 crashed shortly after departing Crystal Airport on Saturday, with two people aboard.

“Liz served her state and community with care and compassion,” North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong said in a statement. We are “saddened by this tragic loss and offer our deepest…

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