Bryce Campbell was charged with arson and insurance fraud Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. 

 
The charges mark a monumental shift in the storyline of this podcast. Julie Censullo, the story editor of this podcast, attended a press conference in St. Paul where the charges were formally announced. Joe Friedrichs arrived about an hour later, after driving from Grand Marais. 
 
In this episode, Julie and Joe discuss what this means in the short term and moving forward.  
 
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