Jessi Pierce fire ruled electrical and accidental: What investigators found 6 months later
A deadly house fire that shook the White Bear Lake community now has a cause — and a warning for families everywhere.
A deadly house fire that shook the White Bear Lake community now has a cause — and a warning for families everywhere.
Investigators determine cause of fire that killed Jessi Pierce, 3 kids
Minnesota state fire investigators have determined the deadly fire in White Bear Lake that claimed the life of NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children was sparked by overheating electrical equipment in a home office.
Minnesota state fire investigators have determined the deadly fire in White Bear Lake that claimed the life of NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children was sparked by overheating electrical equipment in a home office.
Jessi Pierce fatal fire: Authorities to share investigation results Thursday
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's office said it will announce the preliminary results of a six-month investigation into a house fire that took the lives of beloved hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children.
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's office said it will announce the preliminary results of a six-month investigation into a house fire that took the lives of beloved hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children.
Minnesota woman battles ovarian cancer while honoring late friend
Becky Drexler spent years supporting her college friend Connie Dahl as she battled Stage 4 ovarian cancer, which eventually spread to her brain. Connie died in 2017, and just 10 months later, Becky received an ovarian cancer diagnosis of her own.
Becky Drexler spent years supporting her college friend Connie Dahl as she battled Stage 4 ovarian cancer, which eventually spread to her brain. Connie died in 2017, and just 10 months later, Becky received an ovarian cancer diagnosis of her own.
Driver arrested in deadly White Bear Lake motorcycle crash was 3 times over alcohol limit: charges
A man charged in a deadly White Bear Lake motorcycle crash was allegedly driving more than three times over the alcohol limit according to a criminal complaint filed last week.
A man charged in a deadly White Bear Lake motorcycle crash was allegedly driving more than three times over the alcohol limit according to a criminal complaint filed last week.
White Bear Lake motorcycle crash leaves rider dead, SUV driver arrested on suspicion of DWI
An SUV driver was arrested for suspected DWI after he was involved in a crash that left a motorcycle rider dead in White Bear Lake.
An SUV driver was arrested for suspected DWI after he was involved in a crash that left a motorcycle rider dead in White Bear Lake.
White Bear Lake hold dedication for MN soldier killed in Iran operation
A special dedication was held on Memorial Day in White Bear Lake to honor the life of a Minnesota soldier who lost her life during the operation in Iran.
A special dedication was held on Memorial Day in White Bear Lake to honor the life of a Minnesota soldier who lost her life during the operation in Iran.
Man accused of posing as teen at White Bear Lake High School misses court
A 22-year-old man who authorities say used bogus documentation to enroll at White Bear Lake Area High School failed to appear in court, leading to a warrant to be issued for his arrest.
A 22-year-old man who authorities say used bogus documentation to enroll at White Bear Lake Area High School failed to appear in court, leading to a warrant to be issued for his arrest.
Adult posing as teen at White Bear Lake High School charged with forgery
The 22-year-old man who reportedly posed as a teenager and enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in September 2025 is now facing felony charges.
The 22-year-old man who reportedly posed as a teenager and enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in September 2025 is now facing felony charges.
Rep. Engen DWI arrest: Rep. Walter Hudson was passenger in Engen's vehicle, had gun taken by police
A new police report shows that Rep. Walter Hudson was a passenger in the vehicle during Rep. Elliot Engen's recent drunk driving arrest and was carrying a concealed handgun that was confiscated by White Bear Lake officers.
A new police report shows that Rep. Walter Hudson was a passenger in the vehicle during Rep. Elliot Engen's recent drunk driving arrest and was carrying a concealed handgun that was confiscated by White Bear Lake officers.
White Bear Lake community mourns Jessi Pierce, kids at visitation
A public visitation was held Sunday for community members to pay their respects to Jessi Pierce, a beloved Minnesota hockey reporter, as well as her three children, who were all found dead in their home after it caught on fire in White Bear Lake.
A public visitation was held Sunday for community members to pay their respects to Jessi Pierce, a beloved Minnesota hockey reporter, as well as her three children, who were all found dead in their home after it caught on fire in White Bear Lake.
White Bear Lake fatal fire: Search warrant reveals new details
A search warrant released this week outlines the types of items authorities are searching for as they investigate the deadly house fire in White Bear Lake that claimed the lives of beloved hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children.
A search warrant released this week outlines the types of items authorities are searching for as they investigate the deadly house fire in White Bear Lake that claimed the lives of beloved hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children.
Minnesota representative arrested on suspicion of DWI
Minnesota state Rep. Elliot Engen, who is also running for State Auditor, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Friday morning, according to police.
Minnesota state Rep. Elliot Engen, who is also running for State Auditor, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Friday morning, according to police.
White Bear Lake fatal fire: Mike Hinrichs shares statement
Mike Hinrichs and family shared a statement Thursday after his wife and children died in a house fire in White Bear Lake.
Mike Hinrichs and family shared a statement Thursday after his wife and children died in a house fire in White Bear Lake.
Senate honors Minnesota soldier Nicole Amor killed in Kuwait drone attack
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, a Minnesota native who was killed in a March attack while serving with the Army Reserve in Kuwait.
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, a Minnesota native who was killed in a March attack while serving with the Army Reserve in Kuwait.
White Bear Lake fatal fire: Officials release details on ages of children found dead
The White Bear Lake Fire Department shared details on the ages of the children who were found dead in a house fire with their mother, Jessi Hinrichs, who went by Jessi Pierce as a beloved hockey reporter.
The White Bear Lake Fire Department shared details on the ages of the children who were found dead in a house fire with their mother, Jessi Hinrichs, who went by Jessi Pierce as a beloved hockey reporter.
White Bear Lake community unites in grief at concert after tragedies
A grief concert brought the White Bear Lake community together Monday night just days after even more tragic losses touched the city.
A grief concert brought the White Bear Lake community together Monday night just days after even more tragic losses touched the city.
White Bear Lake fatal fire: No evidence fire was intentionally set
Firefighters say there is no evidence that suggests the fire that ripped through a White Bear Lake home, which claimed the lives of a beloved hockey reporter and her three children, was intentionally set.
Firefighters say there is no evidence that suggests the fire that ripped through a White Bear Lake home, which claimed the lives of a beloved hockey reporter and her three children, was intentionally set.
Wild players, staff shocked after Jessi Pierce’s death in White Bear Lake fire
The Minnesota Wild start a three-game road trip at the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night, and the team will be playing with heavy hearts the rest of the season.
The Minnesota Wild start a three-game road trip at the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night, and the team will be playing with heavy hearts the rest of the season.
Beloved hockey reporter Jessi Pierce identified as woman found dead after White Bear Lake fire
Jessi Pierce, a beloved sports reporter who covered the Minnesota Wild, is identified as the woman who died in the White Bear Lake house fire on Saturday.
Jessi Pierce, a beloved sports reporter who covered the Minnesota Wild, is identified as the woman who died in the White Bear Lake house fire on Saturday.