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Moorhead investigating garbage bin fires

MOORHEAD, Minn. – A south Moorhead neighborhood has been plagued with garbage bin fires for the past month or so, according to Fire Chief Rich Duysen. Duysen said about half...

news Fri, Sep 07, 2012 - 9:15am

Storms start more fires, fail to douse them

ELY, Minn. -- Thunderstorms that crossed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Tuesday night and Wednesday produced lighting that sparked several new forest fires, but officials said it didn’t...

news Thu, Sep 06, 2012 - 9:17am

Firefighters arrive at the scene of a fire at the 71 Bar and Grill early Thursday morning. Photo courtesy Bemidji Fire Department.

Fire at 71 Bar causes extensive damage

A fire at the 71 Bar and Grill caused $155,000 worth of damage early Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported.

news / local Thu, Sep 06, 2012 - 8:58am

Firefighters working blaze near Ely

ELY, Minn. — Firefighters attacked a wildfire burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness by air while ground crews built containment lines northwest of Ely. The fire is burning...

news Tue, Sep 04, 2012 - 8:46am

DNR raises fire danger in northwest Minnesota

Unseasonably high temperatures and a lack of rain have combined to create high fire-danger ratings in northwest Minnesota, the state Department of Natural Resources said. Expected hot, windy weather this...

news / region Wed, Aug 29, 2012 - 7:10am

A Bemidji firefighter straightens his hose while he waits for water pressure as firefighters battle a fire that started at about 5:30 p.m. Friday at El Rancho, an old abandoned building along Fifth Street Northwest. Beltrami County Sheriff Phil Hodapp said the building had been vacant for a number of years. The building was a total loss. Crews fought to keep the fire from spreading to surrounding structure. MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER

Building destroyed by fire

A Bemidji firefighter straightens his hose while he waits for water pressure as firefighters battle a fire that started at about 5:30 p.m. Friday at El Rancho, an old abandoned...

news / local Sun, Aug 26, 2012 - 12:27am

A Bemidji firefighter straightens his hose while he waits for water pressure as firefighters battle a fire that started at about 5:30 p.m. Friday at El Rancho, an old abandoned building along Fifth Street Northwest. Beltrami County Sheriff Phil Hodapp said the building had been vacant for a number of years. The building was a total loss. Crews fought to keep the fire from spreading to surrounding structure. MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER

Video of Friday's structure fire in Bemidji

Here is David Quam's video of Bemidji firefighters battling a blaze that started at about 5:30 p.m. Friday at El Rancho, an old abandoned building along Fifth Street Northwest. Beltrami...

news / local Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 9:00pm

Grass fire spreads to Easy Bean farm near Milan, destroys art studio but home saved

MILAN -- Cleanup work is underway today at the Easy Bean Farm east of Milan, where a fast-moving grass fire on Monday destroyed an art studio and its contents, granary...

news / region Wed, Mar 21, 2012 - 12:54am

Fire, smoke and water severely damaged the Alberta home of the Kenneth Tracy family early Tuesday morning, but all people in the home escaped injury thanks to a smoke detector, said Morris Fire Chief Doug Storck.

Family safe but fire destroys Alberta home

Members of the Kenneth Tracy family and a family friend escaped an early morning fire in Alberta Tuesday, but the house is expected to be declared a complete loss. Morris...

news Tue, Jan 12, 2010 - 2:24pm

Fire damages home near Hoffman

A house fire near Hoffman early this morning caused damage. Ritchie LaVern Johnson called 911 shortly after 1 a.m. to report that his house at 3011 Island Road SW in...

news Thu, Dec 17, 2009 - 9:07am

Morris firefighters, city manager disagree on contributions to pensions

By Tom Larson Sun Tribune A disagreement about city money that goes to the Morris Fire Department Relief Association's pension fund will be hashed out during an informational meeting July...

news Fri, Jul 17, 2009 - 6:48pm

Fire destroys bean company offices

Fire destroyed the offices of the Kelley Bean Company late Friday night, May 1. Four fire departments worked to extinguish the blaze in the Perham Industrial Park, with some firefighters...

news Sat, May 09, 2009 - 4:44am

A Callaway firefighter douses a fire at the home of Tim and Doreen Hauge at 23938 Highview Oaks Road north of Detroit Lakes Tuesday morning. The Hauge's duaghter, Rachel, and her newborn were in the home at the time of the fire, and she was awaken by the family dog, Miss Muffin. Rachel got the baby, herself and Miss Muffin out of the house without injury.

Mom, newborn safe after house fire north of Detroit Lakes

A mother and her newborn baby are safe, thanks to the family dog, after a fire broke out at a home north of Detroit Lakes Tuesday morning. The Callaway and...

news Wed, Apr 29, 2009 - 8:50am

Letters to the Editor

Helping a pioneer "He lies in an unmarked grave." I've always felt that was one of the saddest sentences in the English language. That's why I'd like to see the...

Fri, Feb 27, 2009 - 4:51pm

David and Lisa Hanson home

Two fires near Kensington destroy home, granary

Two separate fires in the Kensington area - one late Friday night and the other early Saturday morning - destroyed a log home and a farm building. The first fire...

news Tue, Feb 10, 2009 - 12:00am

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