Man Arrested After Strangling Deputy, 4-Hour Tree Standoff Minnesota

A man in Rice Lake, Minnesota, allegedly assaulted a St. Louis County deputy by aggressively strangling him during an attempted arrest before fleeing on foot and climbing a 30-foot tree. This led to a four-hour standoff during which law enforcement, including multiple local police and fire departments, negotiated with the man until he voluntarily came down and was taken into custody without further incident. The deputy received medical treatment and was released. The incident occurred in the 4100 block of Willard Road, and the suspect was later jailed. The coordinated response involved the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Duluth Police Department, Hermantown Police Department, Superior Police Department, Rice Lake Fire Department, Duluth Fire Department, and Mayo Ambulance. Details remain subject to updates as investigations continue.