UTICA, Minn. ­— Fire claimed a large barn on a farm south of Utica despite the efforts of fire crews from three nearby communities. No injuries were reported. No animals were lost. The fire call was about 8:05 p.m. Crews responded from Altura, seven miles away; Lewiston, five miles away; and St. Charles, six miles away. Firefighters cleared the scene about 10 p.m.

Hay lost but no animals. On Sandstone Drive off County Road 33 about 1-1/2 miles south of Utica. Image: St. Charles Fire Department