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What caused the fire at Haskell's in Excelsior?

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The cause of the fire at Haskell's in Excelsior has not yet been determined, according to officials.

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Time of incidentAround 1:30 a.m. on May 6, 2026
LocationHaskell's Port of Excelsior, corner of Water and Lake Street on Lake Minnetonka
Damage extentFairly extensive damage to the restaurant; liquor store in same building was spared
Response timeApproximately 90 minutes to control the fire with firefighters from five departments
InjuriesNo injuries reported
Business historyHaskell's has operated since 1934

Fire Cause Unknown

Officials have not determined what started the fire at Haskell's. There is no official word on the cause, and the owner was on-site working with investigators at the time of reporting.

Incident Details

Fire crews responded to the call at approximately 1:30 a.m. Police arrived first and found considerable fire already present. Firefighters from five departments worked approximately 90 minutes to bring the blaze under control. The fire caused fairly extensive damage to the restaurant portion of the building.

Damage Assessment

The restaurant sustained heavy damage from the overnight fire. However, crews successfully prevented the fire from spreading to the liquor store housed in the same building at the corner of Water and Lake Street. No injuries were sustained in the incident.

Community Impact

Haskell's Port of Excelsior has been an institution in the Excelsior community since 1934, serving as a popular summer gathering spot on Lake Minnetonka. Fire officials acknowledged the significant impact the loss would have on the community.

Sources

  1. Fire damages Haskell’s bar and liquor store in Excelsior (kstp.com)
  2. Firefighters battle overnight blaze at Haskell's Port of Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka (cbsnews.com)

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