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Minnesota Teen Who Collapsed At Football Practice Dies

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A young football player in southern Minnesota has died after he collapsed during practice last month.

According an obituary, 14-year-old Chris Fischer entered the pediatric ICU at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester on Aug. 22. He died Saturday due to "complications from cardiac arrest."

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Chris Fischer (credit: CaringBridge)

Tuesday is the first day of classes at Austin Public Schools. A representative for the district says counselors will be available at the district for students and staff affected by the tragedy.

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