On 12/06/2023, at approximately 8:30pm, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office received multiple calls to 911 regarding a possible explosion somewhere within Fredenberg Township.  Reporting parties described the incident as a brief flash of light followed by a loud explosion. On 12/07/2023, at approximately 1:30pm, a property owner in Fredenberg Township called 911 to report possibly finding the source of the complaint on his property, which strongly suggests the explosion was an illegal firework. 

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office will hold a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday, December 12, at 11 a.m. at the Public Safety Building, 2030 Arlington Avenue, Duluth. Six new deputies will take an oath to serve and be sworn in. An additional nine deputies will be recognized for recent promotions.