Knudtson barn burns down

Local fire departments were called to a structure fire Sunday morning at the Mike Knudtson farm. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the barn was on fire. The only animals in the barn at the time were cats, and three were rescued. This barn was built in 1953, when the original barn burned down. Departments responding to the fire included Lake Mills, Scarville, Forest City, Emmons, and the Lake Mills Ambulance Service.