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Howard Lake State Fire Marshal: 7-year-old with lighter started Howard Lake fire that damaged 2 homes, church

HOWARD LAKE, Minn. — A 7-year-old boy playing with a lighter started a fire that damaged two homes and a church in Howard Lake late last month, according to the State Fire Marshal Division.

The division released its investigative report about the fire on the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue Tuesday. The report listed the cause as “juvenile fire setter.”

The boy’s father told investigators that his son used a lighter to set a stick aflame, then stomped it out. A storage shed in the yard caught fire, and the flames eventually spread to the garage and house, a neighboring house and nearby St. James Lutheran Church.

The report states there is “no previous history of juvenile firesetting.”

Per the marshal’s report, all three structures sustained exterior damage, and the house where the fire started also has interior damage. The garage was completely destroyed. No injuries were reported.

Wright County Highway Department reminds of road closures for upcoming projects

WOODLAND TOWNSHIP, MN – The Wright County Highway Department wishes to notify the public of two forthcoming projects that will necessitate road closures, commencing Monday, June 5. One of the projects involves the replacement of a culvert on CSAH 8, situated approximately 100 feet south of 105th Street SW. Weather permitting, the culvert replacement project is scheduled to commence on June 5 and is anticipated to conclude by Thursday, June 8.

The second project will encompass County Road 107, extending between CSAH 6 and CSAH 12, spanning Middleville and Marysville Townships. This particular road segment will undergo a two-part construction process. The initial phase will involve a safety and maintenance undertaking near the intersections of Emerson Avenue and Clementa Avenue. Beginning Monday, June 5, this portion of the project is projected to finalize by Friday, June 16, subject to favorable weather conditions. A larger project on County Road 107 is planned for July, with an estimated completion date in August.

Howard Lake honors its fallen during Memorial Day program

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Howard Lake honors its fallen during Memorial Day program
The annual Memorial Day program took place at the St. James cemetery in Howard Lake.
A large crowd gathered to commemorate the occasion. The program commenced with the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School band performing the Star Spangled Banner. Pastor Mark Loder of St. James Lutheran Church led the attendees in a prayer.

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Winsted American Legion commemorates Memorial Day with program honoring veterans

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The Winsted American Legion hosted its Memorial Day program Monday to honor those who have served or are currently serving in the US Armed Forces.
The service took place at the Holy Trinity Cemetery, where many attended.

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Howard Lake’s St. James Church and two homes damaged by fast-moving blaze on Memorial Day weekend

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Days after a quick-moving fire destroyed a garage, damaged three homes – two beyond repair – and jumped to the St. James Lutheran Church’s steeple, the community of Howard Lake is cleaning up and coming together to support those whose lives have been changed by the event.
St. James Pastor Mark Loder was sitting on his porch enjoying the weather Sunday when he noticed the smell of smoke.

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Lester Prairie honors those that gave all at its Memorial Day program

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The Ray Kirkpatrick American Legion Post 463 hosted its annual Memorial Day program Monday at the Lester Prairie Veteran’s Memorial in Downtown Central Square Park. The solemn event began with the Post 463 Honor Guard proudly posting the colors.

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