Small community of St. Benedict loses local business to fire
A fire in the small community of St. Benedict this week has destroyed a popular local hotel and bar.
The St. Benedict Hotel burned down Tuesday night. Greg Arsenault, who owns the hotel and bar with an attached living space, said the building was completely destroyed. St. Benedict is located North of Humboldt, just off Highway 20.
The hotel and bar was a popular spot for residents and visitors to the tiny community of about 80 people. Arsenault has owned and operated the bar for the past four years.
“Lots of people came through the door, that’s for sure,” Arsenault told northeastNOW. “I’m sad and heartbroken, and what do you do? You go on, I guess.”