One fatality was reported after emergency responders were dispatched to the area of the Pike Lake Public Access in Canosia Township for a report of a male who had gone under water. The male had been scuba diving with another person near the dock area and was observed going beneath the surface of the water shortly after requesting assistance to the dock. The male was quickly removed from the water within minutes by his diving partner and a nearby witness. Lifesaving efforts began immediately but were ultimately unsuccessful, and the 31-year-old male, identified as Justin James Cyril Swan from Alberta, Canada was pronounced dead at the scene. 

A Duluth jury found Dakota Daniel Thorstenson, 29, guilty of Kidnapping, Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First-Degree, and Third-Degree Assault. 

On July 17th, 2023 at approximately 5:40 P.M. St. Louis County Sheriff's deputies assisted by Morse Fire and First Responders, Ely Police Department, and the Lake County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred in the 2100 block of Grant Mcmahan Blvd in Morse Township-Ely, Mn. 

On July 17th, 2023 at approximately 8:20 P.M. Saint Louis County Sheriff's deputies along with the Cook Fire department responded to a Canadian National Train derailment that occurred in Field township approximately 6 miles north of Cook, Mn. 

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and White Township are coming together to host a National Night Out party, and this year will include a free health fair as part of the event. Activities will be held at the Loon Lake Community Center, 3816 Highway 100 in Aurora, MN 55705 (Loon Lake Community Center) on Tuesday August 1, from 4:30-8 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free, family-friendly event.