No one was living in the home at the time of the fire. The house was in the process of being remodeled, and it's believed that a wood stove being used to heat the building during the project is the cause of the fire.

Commissioner Keith Nelson of Fayal Township will serve as Board Chair for the third time. Commissioner Patrick Boyle has been chosen as Vice Chair. The Board also approved its schedule for 2018.

A fire - possibly caused by an electric heater left unattended - destroyed a workshop building in Rice Lake. No one was injured.

The fire caused significant damage to a home near Chisholm. The origin of the fire remains under investigation. Three people escaped the fire but were taken to the hospital to be checked for smoke inhalation.

A missing hunter was found alive, but suffering from hypothermia after experiencing vehicle problems. He'd spent the night in his truck, then attempted to walk to find help.