LAC LA CROIX — Teams from Minnesota assisted in a cross-border search Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, for a missing man near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office stated it was contacted by the Ontario Provincial Police to assist in a search of Lake Lac La Croix near the U.S./Canadian border.
Canadian authorities are on the lookout for 47-year-old Peter Buckle, who was last known to be using his cabin on the Canadian side of the lake. Searches by Canadian authorities located Buckle’s boat and a campsite on an island in U.S. waters after checking his empty cabin.
St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Rescue Squad assisted with air, water and land searches Saturday and into Sunday, but Buckle was not located as of Monday morning.
“The Sheriff's Office remains in communication with Canadian authorities and community members should any further assistance be needed moving forward,” a press release stated.
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Plus: High flu rates reported across Northern Minnesota; and Hibbing Public Utilities will host a town hall meeting on elevated lead levels. -
ContributedRiggs was first elected to sheriff in November 2022, having served since January 2023. -
Dr. Daniel Hoody at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center advises precautions for combatting flu and other respiratory illnesses, and Essentia Health advises choosing care carefully. -
Contributed/Nicole Neri / Minnesota ReformerThe Attorney General’s Office and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office set up a portal for people to submit photos, videos and other evidence they think may help prosecutors. -
Contributed/Wadena County Sheriff's OfficeWadena County Sheriff Michael Carr announced that he would not seek a sixth term at the end of 2026. Sgt. Bryan Savaloja intends to run for the top law enforcement job. -
Contributed/Joe DasovichDasovich highlighted his team's accomplishments during his first term and expressed his wish to see that work continue. -
And: MDH will not follow CDC vaccination guidance changes; and Itasca, Beltrami sheriffs to seek 2nd terms, Wadena County sheriff to retire.
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The Minnesota Department of Health will continue to recommend vaccination against 17 infectious diseases, aligning itself with professional medical associations. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEHibbing School District Superintendent Rick Aldrich resigned Jan. 7, 2025, due to a health condition. The district is also set to lose its business manager Jan. 15. -
Contributed/Nicole Neri / Minnesota ReformerThe Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will no longer have access to the case materials or the ability to conduct interviews to complete a thorough investigation.
