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Joseph James Peterson

Case from Cloquet, MN dated Dec 28, 2020

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Male

Race

Native American / American Indian

City

Cloquet

State

Date Of Death

2020-12-28

Age At Death

First Name

Joseph

Last Name

James Peterson

Last Updated

07/10/2026

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In the quiet of a late December night on the Fond du Lac Reservation, the life of 16-year-old Joseph James Peterson Jr. was tragically cut short. Known affectionately as "Migizi" he was a funny, loving, and kind young man from Cloquet, Minnesota, who was known for his generosity and his love for dancing. His friends and family often called him a "Flex God," a testament to his vibrant personality. He was a member of the Bear Clan, "Makwan Odoodeman."

On December 28, 2020, what began as a g ...

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Fox21Online: Update: Victim Identified in Fond du Lac Shooting, Suspect on the Run - Fox21Online

Fox21Online: Authorities Search for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Fond du Lac Teen, Issue Arrest Warrant - Fox21Online

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Joseph James Peterson

Case from Cloquet, MN dated Dec 28, 2020

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