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Published August 25, 2009, 09:00 AM

Authorities investigate death of La Crosse woman at bluegrass festival in Wabasha

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Authorities are still trying to determine how a La Crosse woman died at a bluegrass music festival in Wabasha, Minn.

Authorities are still trying to determine how a La Crosse woman died at a bluegrass music festival in Wabasha, Minn.

Ashley Nagel, 20, was found unresponsive on Saturday in her tent at Fat Fest, a three-day outdoor music event.

Medics tried to resuscitate Nagel, but she later died at a hospital. An autopsy was pending, and police do not suspect foul play.

About 1,700 people attended Wabasha’s fourth annual Fat Fest. Organizers said they’ve never had problems there.

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