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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Larissa Donovan/KAXERelatives confirmed that 17-year-old Dylon Oothoudt of Walker was the male found dead Sept. 13, 2026, in a Cass Lake yard. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide by gunshot wound. -
Contributed/Brainerd Fire Department FacebookThe National Weather Service and public safety officials will be able to use data collected by the Climavision radar installed Sept. 15, 2026, to inform weather warnings. -
Plus: MN Court of Appeals to host oral arguments at Pequot Lakes High School. -
Emma Krab/KAXEAll county cameras have been removed as of Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Cameras under city jurisdiction may remain. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is surveying people's fish-eating habits to help limit contaminants in water bodies and make fish safer to eat. -
Emma Krab/KAXEThe tax used to fund civic center improvements will end Dec. 31, 2026. -
Contributed/Michelle BedfordGet to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from longtime On The River host and volunteer, Michelle Bedford. -
Maria Hileman/KAXEKAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Known Only Locally, The Brothers Burn Mountain, Tattletale and a Community Open House Jam. -
Contributed/Chad KaddatzDuring the week of Sept. 15, 2026, we enjoy reports of changing leaves and migrating birds and insects. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
Contributed/Grand Rapids PlayersGrand Rapids Players present the original play “Frankenfeldt” Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 2-4 at the Ives Studio Theater in the Reif Center. The director and two actors guest on “Area Voices.”
