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Rescue effort underway in BWCA after storms inundate northeastern Minnesota

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2 years ago

June 19, 2024

Rescue effort underway in BWCA after storms inundate northeastern Minnesota

A rescue effort was underway Tuesday night in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness after a child was injured during thunderstorms that battered northeastern Minnesota.

According to Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen in Grand Marais, there was a medical incident in the BWCAW after a 9-year old boy in a tent was struck by a tree that fell during the storms.

As of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, search and rescue crews were on their way to evacuate the boy, but had not yet reached the campsite, according to Eliasen. The sheriff also stated that the evacuation would probably be by boat.

No other details, including where the boy was located in the 1 million-acre wilderness, were available late Tuesday.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning, a flood warning and related advisories for nearly all of northeastern Minnesota after torrential rains fell on the region.

There were reports of 4 to 8 inches of rainfall as the storms wound down late Tuesday.

Rivers and streams were in danger of rising rapidly, including in the Boundary Waters. Flooding or complete washouts of forest roads and gravel roads were reported in the region, according to the NWS office in Duluth.

On the North Shore, flooding and debris were reported on Minnesota 61 between Silver Bay and Lutsen. Rivers flowing into Lake Superior were rapidly rising and were expected to continue doing so into Wednesday.

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Here’s how much snow parts of Minnesota got on Saturday, Feb. 28

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9 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Here’s how much snow parts of Minnesota got on Saturday, Feb. 28

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Storm reports in from Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 28.

LANESBORO, Minn. (FOX 9) – Impressive snow totals were reported in parts of Minnesota after a narrow band of heavy snowfall worked its way across the state.

Minnesota snow totals for the last day of February 2026

Snow totals for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (FOX 9)

By the numbers:

Many areas saw more snow than was expected before temperatures warm up in the coming days.

The following snow totals were reported across Minnesota:

Lanesboro: 10 inches
Preston: 10 inches
St. Peter: 7 inches
Stewartville: 7 inches
Caledonia: 6 inches
Nicollet: 6 inches
New Ulm: 5.5 inches
Rochester: 4.9 inches
Mankato: 4.5 inches

The Source: This story uses information from the FOX 9 weather forecast and the National Weather Service.

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East Range Police Department officer passes away

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21 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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East Range Police Department officer passes away

A police officer in northern Minnesota unexpectedly passed away earlier this week.

The East Range Police Department said that Sgt. Cody Siebert passed away on Friday, less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a brain infection.

The department said that Siebert was known for his happy-go-lucky personality and that “if you couldn’t get along with Cody, it was your fault.”

Siebert started at the K9 program in Babbitt with K9 Taconite (Tac) before going to the East Range Police Department.

“The hole left by Sgt. Siebert’s passing will be impossible to fill,” East Range police said. “We at ERPD love you and will miss you always. We have it from here.”

Mesabi East Schools also stated that the district was “truly blessed to have him walking our halls, greeting students, encouraging staff, and building relationships that went far beyond the badge.”

Click here for a GoFundMe to support Siebert’s family.

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How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota

What happens to day care providers when families decide to stay home? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis is joined by early childhood education reporter Kyra Miles to talk about how the the increase of federal immigration agents is affecting the child care industry and children, families and child care workers.

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