Crime & Safety
Blaine Officer Adopts Colleague's Dog After Fatal Crash
Steve Nanney and his wife Susie were killed in a head-on crash with a truck in Elk River earlier this month.
BLAINE, MN — A local dog has found a new home after the owners died in a motorcycle crash earlier this month. Blaine police officer Steve Nanney and his wife Susie, both 51, were killed in a head-on crash with a truck in Elk River.
Steve had most recently worked as the school resource officer at Blaine High School, "a job he loved," according to the city. Susie was an associate professor at the University of Minnesota.
After the crash, their dog Ranger was adopted by one of Steve's colleagues.
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Many of you have asked how Nanney’s dog, Ranger is doing. We are excited to announce that Ranger has been adopted by one of our Community Service Officers. Jennah has routinely watched Ranger for Steve and Susie therefore it was a natural decision for the family. pic.twitter.com/GmAXEf1tWz
— Blaine Police Department (@BlainePoliceMN) 23 June 2018
Read more: U Of M Professor, Blaine Police Officer Killed In Head-On Crash
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