Palo area house destroyed

June 29 – The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of this evening’s house fire in the Palo area. The fire was reported around 8:10 p.m. in the 4900 block of the Townline Road. The house was pretty much engulfed in flames when the first Palo firefighters arrived. It appeared the house was vacant at the time. Fire departments on the scene included: Palo, Lakeland, and Colvin Township. No injuries were reported.