Levi Axtell found incompetent to stand trial

After a comprehensive two-day competency hearing, which included the insights of two psychologists, a former Sawtooth Clinic doctor, and a local doctor, the intricate state of Levi Axtell’s mental health during the March 8, 2023 murder of Lawrence Scully, 77, was revealed. The culmination of this hearing was Judge Hanke’s ruling that Levi is not currently competent to stand trial.

Gunflint Clean Up 2025

The Gunflint Clean Up held Saturday, June 7 was a huge success!!! 95 volunteers picked up litter alongside the Gunflint Trail. Volunteers wore their blue event t-shirts and gloves and scoured the ditches helping beautify the area. Andrea Hofeldt, owner of Loon Lake Lodge, and Shari Baker, owner of Gunflint Pines organized the event trying to create more awareness of litter while creating a fun community building event.