CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN. (THECOUNT) — Natasha Marie Thompson of Rice Lake, Minnesoda, has been identified as the victim found stabbed to death outside a Rice residence Wednesday night.

“Tasha” Thompson, 37, was found suffering from a stab wound to the chest Wednesday night outside a Rice Lake home.

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Clearbrook man, Tristan Kilde, 23, was taken into custody in connection to the case, according to reports.

According to officials, police responded to reports of a woman down just before 10 p.m. July 31.

EMS performed unsuccessful life-saving measures.

Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene of stab wounds.

Kilde is booked in the Clearwater County Jail under the charge of second-degree murder.

The connection between the pair was not immediately known.

No further information was provided by officials.

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Geo quick facts: Clearwater County is a county in the state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 8,695. Its county seat is Bagley. Clearwater County is home to Lake Itasca, the source of the Mississippi River. Parts of the Red Lake and White Earth Indian reservations extend into the county – Wikipedia.