May 6 – Seven Iron Range fire departments battled an apartment house fire in Biwabik this evening. The blaze was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the 300 block of 1st Avenue North. The building appears to have extensive damage, especially in the roof and attic areas. Fire departments on the scene included: Biwabik, Biwabik Township, Lakeland, Aurora, Gilbert, Virginia, and Fayal Township. The Biwabik Ambulance Service provided medical standby at the scene while the Gilbert and East Range police departments assisted in traffic control. There were no reports of any injuries. The cause is under investigation.
