Sheriff's Office • 100 North Fifth Avenue West • Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: (218) 726-2340 • www.stlouiscountymn.gov
Gordon Ramsay Sheriff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date:1/29/25
Media Contact: Division Commander Nate Skelton (218) 312-8131
Northwoods School Bus Accident
On 1/29/25 at approximately 0812 hours the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, EMS and Fire Departments, received a report of a single school bus accident on Olsen Rd E. near the Northwoods School in the City of Cook. The school bus slid off of the roadway and struck 2 trees and came to rest against a light pole that was not knocked down. 31 students and the driver were on board, 2 students were transported by ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries. The accident is being investigated by the Sheriff's office in conjunction with the Minnesota State Patrol. Preliminary indications are that Icy conditions were believed to be a contributing factor in the crash. School officials have been working with and notifying parents in this matter. Investigation is ongoing with personnel still on scene at this time.
Assisting Agencies:
Minnesota State Patrol
MN DNR
Cook Fire and EMS
Orr EMS
Virginia Fire/EMS
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