Arrest made for arson in Grand Portage house fire

Grand Portage and Hovland Fire Departments, along with two Cook County Sheriff’s Deputies, responded to a structure fire on Townsite Road in Grand Portage at 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3. The fire destroyed a home. The Minnesota State Fire Marshal also attended the scene and is completing the arson investigation.

Lori Jean Dahmen, 46, of Grand Portage was arrested and charged with arson. Dahmen appeared in Cook County Court Wednesday morning.

Two occupants, including Dahmen, were home at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.