December 13 – A home in Great Scott Township, east of Buhl, is a total loss after an afternoon fire. The fire was reported around 2:00 P.M. in the 5100 block of Country Road. Arriving firefighters found smoke coming from the roof of the house. According to a news release from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department, it is believed that a cat and rabbit died in the fire while all occupants were accounted for. The cause of the fire appears to be accidental. The Kinney-Great Scott, Cherry, Mountain Iron, and Chisholm fire Departments responded. The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting those displaced by the fire.
