April 9 – A home in Lakewood Township near Duluth was destroyed by fire this evening. Firefighters were dispatched shortly before 6:00 p.m. to the 3200 block of Beach Street. A family cat died in the fire. No human injuries were reported. The Lakewood, Duluth, Minnesota Air National Guard, Gnesen, Normanna, and Rice Lake fire departments responded to the call. The cause is under investigation by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department and Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office. According to the sheriff’s department, foul play is not suspected.
