Fire Destroys Northwoods Grocery & Café in Nevis

A devastating fire destroyed the Northwoods Grocery & Cafe in Nevis, Minnesota, early Tuesday morning. The blaze began in the basement around 5:45 a.m. and was not fully extinguished until mid-afternoon due to its difficult location. Nevis Fire Chief Brent Nicklason described the event as a major loss for the small community, highlighting the store’s role in providing necessities. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but the owner plans to rebuild. The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office will release more details soon. Multiple fire departments and North Memorial Ambulance responded, with significant community support noted.