Babbitt fire chief steps down, news media reports investigation underway

Several news media operations in northeastern Minnesota are reporting that the Babbitt fire chief has resigned amidst allegations that he is under investigation by “outside sources.”  The Northland’s News Center and the Mesabi Daily News report that Ryan Scharber has stepped down from the fire chief’s position.  City officials have said “no comment” to questions about the matter.  The Northland’s News Center did report that there is an investigation, but officials have offered no further information.