 Despite the loss of a garage, a weekend fire left only minimal damage to a home near Bemidji in Turtle Lake Township. The Bemidji Fire Department responded to the call just before noon on Saturday. When firefighters arrived, they found a large fire in a detached garage that endangered the home and another garage. The fire department was able to confine the fire to the original structure, leaving only minor damage to other buildings. The fire did cause major damage to the original structure and the contents. Firefighters from both Bemidji and Blackduck were on scene for approximately three hours. While the fire appears to be accidental in nature, the case remains under investigation.