HIBBING — The man accused of killing 24-year-old Parker Johnson of Hibbing in November has been indicted by a grand jury and charged with first-degree premeditated murder.
Daniel Dale of Hoyt Lakes made his first court appearance Tuesday, May 19, on the upgraded felony charge.
The 31-year-old remains in custody in the St. Louis County Jail after he was arrested on domestic assault charges last month while out on bail. That alleged altercation involved a potential witness in the murder case. After those additional charges, the judge agreed to increase his bail amount to $4 million. That bail remained in place after Tuesday's hearing.
In Minnesota, prosecutors may only charge someone with first-degree murder after convening a grand jury. The felony carries the most severe penalties for homicide, with the potential for life imprisonment with or without the possibility of parole.
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Lorie Shaull/KAXECrowds of varying sizes showed up in both the sunshine and during a heavy downpour for annual Fourth of July parades in Iron Range communities. -
Contributed/Carlton County Board Meeting Recording / CivicMediaA data center discussion is on the agenda for the Carlton County Committee of the Whole meeting on July 7, 2026. A local group is asking for a yearlong moratorium. -
Canva illustrationThe Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office responded at 2:32 p.m. July 3, 2026, to the crash site, about a half-mile east of Highway 25 on County Highway 22. -
The Brainerd lakes area city celebrates the Fourth of July before a quick turnaround to prep for its signature event: Bean Hole Days. -
Plus: Sigurd Olson mural to be painted in Ely; and where to find fireworks, parades and more in the Northland.
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KAXE/Charlie MitchellCo-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan discuss the harmless spiders of Minnesota, the spread of invasive yellow irises, and more.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe! -
And: 14 anti-ICE protesters plead not guilty in federal court; Water levels on Lake Ore-Be-Gone threaten Gilbert tourism; and 3M's old Camp Wonewok is under new management.
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We've partnered with ICTV to interview local candidates for the 2026 election. District 1 is in northwestern Itasca County, and three candidates are headed to a primary.
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Contributed/KAXEJune's wrap-up of music includes songs from Pigeon, Racoma, Orquestra Pacífico Tropical, Suki Waterhouse, and albums from Bella White, Joey Quiñones and Lizzie No & Co. -
Contributed/St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon RamsayThe vehicles collided at an intersection near Cook on July 1, 2026. Ayden Houde, 20, of Orr suffered life-threatening injuries.
