December 5 – Five fire departments (Orr, Buyck, Crane Lake, Cook, Bois Forte) battled a pole barn fire this morning in Willow Valley Township. The fire was called in around 8:00 A.M. in the 10700 block of the Willow River Road. Firefighters contained the blaze to the interior of the building. No injuries were reported. The Cook Ambulance Service provided medical standby and the cause is under investigation. Submitted photos.
