MENNO, S.D. (AP) - Fire destroyed a restaurant in Menno that also housed the town’s elderly nutrition program.
The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan reports the blaze at the Open Door Cafe was reported about 3 a.m. Monday. Firefighters weren’t able to save the structure that dates back at least six decades. Two nearby businesses suffered smoke damage.
The restaurant also hosted community functions, served as a gathering spot for area residents and served the community’s Senior Meals program. About 650 people live in the Hutchinson County community.
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There was no immediate word on a cause, but Fire Chief Jai Walter told The Daily Republic that it didn’t appear suspicious.
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