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The construction company that was working in a downtown Sioux Falls building Dec. 2 

 is asking the community to "keep an open mind" until the cause of the tragedy is determined.

In the company's first comments since the collapse, Aaron Hultgren of Hultgren Construction said in a statement that the company is cooperating with investigators and asked for patience from the public.

 Hultgren said the company "will accept responsibility if it is determined we are responsible."

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating.

The building that had housed a bar was being remodeled into a drug store at the time of the collapse. It killed construction worker Ethan McMahon. His funeral was Friday.

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The construction company that was working in a downtown Sioux Falls building Dec. 2 when it collapsed is asking the community to "keep an open mind" until the cause of the tragedy is determined.

The view from the top of a parking garage.

Company working in Sioux Falls building that collapsed issues statement

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