On April 26, 2026, a small plane crashed shortly after taking off from Crystal Airport in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, resulting in the deaths of North Dakota state Representative Liz Conmy and the pilot. Authorities responded at 11:51 a.m. to reports of the crash and discovered the aircraft had exploded upon impact, igniting a fire in the surrounding area. Conmy, aged 67, was a member of the North Dakota Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party and was known for her advocacy in public education, environmental issues, and governmental transparency. Her death has been deeply mourned across the state.