Toivola-Meadowlands home destroyed

November 18 – A home in the Toivola-Meadowlands area was destroyed this afternoon. The blaze was reported in the 8100 block of St. Louis County Highway 7. No injuries were reported, but a family cat perished. Departments on the scene included: Toivola, Meadowlands, Alborn, Cotton, McDavitt, Ellsburg, Grand Lake, and Kelsey. The Meadowlands Ambulance Service provided medical standby at the scene.