Overview
- St. Louis County deputies were called around 10:22 a.m. to a residence off Laine Road in Alden Township, about 12 miles northwest of Two Harbors.
- The sheriff’s office said heavy, wet snow combined with strong winds caused the tree to give way, and no foul play is suspected.
- The victim’s wife told authorities she was away for about 45 minutes after last seeing him clearing snow and returned to find him under the tree.
- An overnight storm dropped several inches across the Arrowhead region, with more than 10 inches recorded at Duluth International Airport.
- Bentleyville Tour of Lights is temporarily closed after significant damage, and organizers report cleanup is slowed by wind gusts reaching 45 mph.