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Medical Examiner Rules NDSU Student's Death a Homicide

September 25, 2014, 4:26 pm
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Medical Examiner Rules NDSU Student's Death a Homicide

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 6:26pm
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MOORHEAD - A coroner in Minnesota has ruled as a homicide the death of the North Dakota State University student whose body was found this week.
The Ramsey County medical examiner's office on Thursday determined that 18-year-old Thomas Bearson, of Sartell, Minnesota, died as the ''result of homicidal violence.''

Bearson's remains were found Tuesday outside a recreational vehicle store in south Moorhead.

He was last seen at a party Saturday in Fargo.

Police in Moorhead are asking for the public's help to locate Bearson's cellphone and a shoe.

Police described the missing items as a white Nike Air Jordan left tennis shoe size 9{ and a silver iPhone 5.

People with information are asked to call the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660.

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Students Celebrate St. Louis River Days

September 25, 2014, 4:36 pm
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Students Celebrate St. Louis River Days

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 6:36pm

By: 

Maya Holmes
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

DULUTH - This week Duluth Public School's 7th graders are celebrating all the St. Louis River has to offer. As part of St. Louis River Days they canoed on the large body of water at the Chambers Grove Park learning about its unique assets and local wildlife.

Students also participated in other educational, interpretive and activity based fun.

"We're hoping two things, one that the kids have a great time and that they get a deeper connection to both natural place and to their community,” Wilderness Inquiry Director of Programs and Partner Relations Chad Dayton said. “We're also hoping that we can begin to emphasize local public places as extensions of the classroom."

St. Louis River Days will wrap up Saturday with an event at Chambers Grove Park that's free and open to the public.

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Superior Job Fair Provides Access to Dozens of Employers

September 25, 2014, 5:31 pm
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Superior Job Fair Provides Access to Dozens of Employers

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 7:31pm

By: 

Christiana Kelley
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT
Superior Job Fair Provides Access to Dozens of Employers

DULUTH- Veterans and locals had an opportunity to catch employers' attention at the Superior library.A job fair gave them a chance to meet with employers, have their resumes reviewed, and get information on programs like the affordable care act.

Veterans' employment rep, Terry Erickson said "It's important because there's a lot of opportunities out there some persons, veterans, job seekers don't always have the opportunity to find the employers."

About 30 employers set up at the fair.

If you weren't able to make it you can always stop by the Job Center in Superior for more information.

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Congressman Nolan Stops By Local Farm

September 25, 2014, 5:39 pm
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Congressman Nolan Stops By Local Farm

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 7:39pm

By: 

Christiana Kelley
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT
Congressman Nolan Stops By Local Farm

WILLOW RIVER - Congressman Rick Nolan stopped by the La Finca organic farm in Willow River to discuss farmers' needs in northern Minnesota.

A few things the farmers are advocating for are cost sharing programs, better financing for newer farmers, better insurance premiums and help transitioning to organic farming and the congressman has a big passion to help local farmers succeed.

Congressman Nolan said, "Use the resources that are available for promoting food and agriculture and redirect more of them to the small scale farmer, to the organic farmer, to the direct marketing for a wide variety of reasons."

Nolan says doing this will create more jobs, a healthier food supply, and more opportunities.

Farmers say it's a big challenge just to stay afloat because they aren't getting the support they need.

Organic farmer, Charlie Kersey says, "It's a system that's not set up to promote or support farms like ours. You know, organic farms don't generally receive crop subsidies."

Kersey believes it's hard because people think organic produce is more expensive but he says customers are paying what it actually costs to produce the veggies.

Large markets can deflate prices, because they buy from the corporate farms but this practice is harmful to local farmers.

Nolan is trying to get more food suppliers to buy from the local farmers to sustain them.

The Kersey's also run the La Finca market in Sandstone and sell gluten free baked goods so they are doing well.

Not every farmer can say the same thing so hopefully Thursday's meeting is a good start to get them some help.

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Duluth's Unemployment Rate Shows Strong City Growth

September 25, 2014, 5:44 pm
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Duluth's Unemployment Rate Shows Strong City Growth

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 7:44pm

By: 

Christiana Kelley
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT
Duluth's Unemployment Rate Shows Strong City Growth

DULUTH- Thursday, Mayor Don Ness spoke about the recent economic success Duluth is seeing.Ness said the newest data from DEED shows Duluth is a city on the rise.

The report shows the unemployment rate has dropped significantly.

Mayor Ness said, "Duluth's unemployment rate is now at 4.3 percent. That's the lowest that the unemployment rate has been for the city of Duluth since December of 2006. and it's also the lowest unemployment rate for any August since 2001."

There were also only 788 new claims for unemployment insurance in August, which is 22.8% less than a year prior.

The report also found job growth is strong right now.

There were 534 private sector jobs added between July and August.

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Dog Lovers Show Support at Park Fundraiser

September 25, 2014, 6:21 pm
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Dog Lovers Show Support at Park Fundraiser

Thursday, September 25, 2014

By: 

Diane Alexander
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Twin Ports

Topics: 

  • Dog Park
  • Fundraiser
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/dog%20park%20fundraiser%20092514.mp4
DULUTH - Dog lovers from across Duluth are one step closer to getting a new place to play with their pets.Primrose Retirement Community was host to a spaghetti dinner and silent auction raising money for a new dog park at Observation Park.Organizers said they need $8,000 to make it happen and are confident the park will be open within a month and a half."It's been long, and like you say, ups and downs. We've been to the parks commission three times and having to raise funds for it. So to have it actually built will be really exciting," said Denette Lynch, an event organizer.If you would like to donate, you can write a check to 'City of Duluth Parks Department' and on the memo line write 'dog park.' For more information, email duluthdogparks@yahoo.com.
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Bentleyville Volunteers Needed At Bayfront This Weekend

September 25, 2014, 8:39 pm
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Bentleyville Volunteers Needed At Bayfront This Weekend

Thursday, September 25, 2014
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Twin Ports

Topics: 

  • Entertainment
  • Community
  • Business
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/bentlyville%20volunteers%20092514.mp4
DULUTH - Bentleyville Tour of Lights needs your help this weekend to get ready for the big holiday season.All you have to do is show up at Bayfront Park Saturday or Sunday starting at 8:30 a.m.10 semi-trucks full of lights, cords and decorations need to be unloaded."Sometimes people give us a hard time because we are setting up so early, but now is the time to do it when the weather is warm. Our hands aren't freezing. It's not raining. It's not cold and we can get a lot of work done when it's beautiful," said Nathan Bentley, owner of Bentleyville Tour of Lights.Bentleyville candy bars go on sale this weekend at Holiday gas stations.Look for the golden ticket because it could get you a round-trip flight and hotel stay in Chicago.There's also 200 other prizes in the candy bars.
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Essentia Honors People Who've Overcome Disabilities

September 25, 2014, 8:46 pm
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Essentia Honors People Who've Overcome Disabilities

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 10:46pm
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

DULUTH - Essentia Health honored people in the community Thursday who have overcome disabilities and inspired others to do the same.

One of the awards recognized a person 18 or younger who've made a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and who demonstrates optimal use of his or her abilities.

Officials with Essentia say everybody can help improve the lives of others.

"You can volunteer in our rehabilitation unit, or other units -- help people just read letters to them; be a person to have a conversation with," said Sheila Davidson, of Essentia in Duluth.

If you're interested in volunteering, contact Essentia's Medical Rehabilitation Center.

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Weekend Spotlight: Sept. 26, 27, 28

September 25, 2014, 8:58 pm
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Discovering Ashland's Hidden Tunnels

September 26, 2014, 12:02 pm
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Discovering Ashland's Hidden Tunnels

Friday, September 26, 2014

By: 

Julia Russell

Photojournalist: 

Devin Elmore
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Northwestern WI
  • Wisconsin

Topics: 

  • Human Interest
  • Community
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/Ashland%20Tunnel%2092614.mp4
ASHLAND - It seems as if every town in the Northland has its own unique history and Ashland is no exception.Underneath the streets of Ashland used to be an entire city.Due to a tragic accident and years of deterioration the underground streets were filled in. All it takes is a walk down the stairs to find what's left of Ashland's so called underground city."It was dark and dreary yeah there was no lighting for sure," said museum manager Jan Cameron. If you look at Ashland's landscape now it's pretty flat but it didn't start out that way. In the 1800's the town was uneven and fairly swampy. When building the town early settlers created structures that matched the natural landscape. So some businesses ended up being in the bottom of a ravine."Instead of having this deep ravine for people to walk through or to drive through or get back and forth with their horses and buggies. They started to put boardwalks in," said Cameron. The boardwalks were similar to railroad bridges and were built level to the top of Ashland's rolling ravines. So buildings in the valleys w ere underneath Ashland's Main Street."Pretty soon when you got to about 100 years bridges that were underneath the road started to collapse," said Cameron. For 100 years that's the way Ashland was."It took some heavy traffic. We had the trolley line, we had a bus line, we had trucks that came down this street so it was pretty sturdy," said... It was a tragic accident triggering the city to eliminate the boardwalk streets."We did have a snow plow go through and that was when the city became really aware that something had to be done," said Cameron. In 1980 the lower level shops were boarded up and the once deep ravines were filled with sand leaving the basements of Ashland's oldest buildings with doors and windows leading nowhere."It gives you just kind of an eerie feeling knowing that people could go out those walls and now it's completely enclosed," said Cameron. There's only a handful of buildings left with lingering history hidden in the basement. Two of them being Ashland's museum and the new location of the Chequamegon Food Co-op. So next time you're driving down Ashland's Main Street you'll think of the unplanned history that's left stories and hidden treasures buried and boarded up."It really wasn't a system it was just the way it ended up being built," said Cameron. For more pictures and information on how Ashland used to be visit the historical society located in Ashland's downtown.
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Duluth Public Library Announces Winner of One Book Contest

September 26, 2014, 1:22 pm
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Duluth Public Library Announces Winner of One Book Contest

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 3:22pm
PRESS RELEASE

DULUTH - The Duluth Public Library is delighted to announce that the votes are in: the book selected by readers throughout the Northland for One Book, One Community 2015 is Linda LeGarde Grover's The Dance Boots, a collection of short stories.

This and three other books were candidates for the honor: The Lighthouse Road by Peter Geye, Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, and Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.

"This is the first time the public has selected the book, and the community response was outstanding," said Carla Powers, Duluth Public Library manager. Powers surprised Grover by announcing the result of the vote at the Bookstore at Fitger's Thursday night, where the author was launching her new novel, The Road Back to Sweetgrass. "This is the first time the Northland has chosen the book, and they chose a local author," observed Powers. "That says a lot about our community."

The public voted online through the Duluth Public Library's website, its Facebook and Twitter feeds, and on paper ballots at local libraries and bookstores throughout the region.

Book lovers in Cloquet, Duluth, Hibbing, Superior, and Virginia all participated in the selection process, making it a truly regional selection.

One Book, One Community events will be held in spring 2015, and those events will be announced early in 2015.

In the meantime, all are encouraged to pick up a copy of The Dance Books from their local library or bookstore and start reading.

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Pumpkin Hunt Held for Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch in Duluth

September 26, 2014, 1:28 pm
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Pumpkin Hunt Held for Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch in Duluth

Friday, September 26, 2014 - 3:28pm
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

DULUTH - Area children got up close and personal with horses at the Seeds of Hope youth ranch Friday.
It's part of the annual pumpkin hunt.

It's an event where kids can participate in a number of activities including a maze, hay rides, pumpkin hunts, crafts and more.

Seeds of Hope is a non-profit organization solely run by donations.

Their main goal is to provide an exciting experience for children.

"Just that they can play, we have a lot of learning about horses, about being outside on a nice day and just our program," said director Wendy Krook.

A community pumpkin hunt will be held Saturday at the ranch from 1 to 4 p.m.

The cost per person is $10.

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Glensheen Mansion Flood Repairs Making Headway

September 26, 2014, 3:03 pm
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Glensheen Mansion Flood Repairs Making Headway

Friday, September 26, 2014

By: 

Maya Holmes

Photojournalist: 

Harry Baker
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Twin Ports

Topics: 

  • Glensheen Mansion
  • Construction
  • Flood
  • Human Interest
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/glensheen%20repairs%20092614.mp4
DULUTH - Orange barrels lined up on Hwy 61 have been the scene for quite some time as crews are working to get Glensheen Mansion back to its original glory. "There was water coming in through the window wells in the basement during the flood,” Glensheen Mansion Marketing Director Jane Pederson said. “Some of the holes were as big as a football they ended up seeing so it was pretty crazy." Fast forward two years and millions of dollars later crews are still repairing the historic estate's original landscaping. Water proofing the window wells, re–doing the mansion's formal entrance retaining wall, repairing damaged areas within Tischer Creek, repaving and other touch ups are some projects on the list of things damaged by the historic flood."It's going really well we have great partnerships with all of the contractors that are here, they're super good to us,” said Pedersen. “The construction is moving a long and most of it has been completed on time." Glensheen staff say since this is a restorative project with nothing being built from scratch, repairs take longer to do and require expertise. They also tell FOX 21 construction has not significantly hurt business. The majority of the front of the house construction is expected to wrap up by the end of October. Glensheen is still offering a fall deal. Anyone who brings in a colored leaf will get $2 dollars off a standard tour.
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Running to Prevent Suicide

September 26, 2014, 3:10 pm
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Running to Prevent Suicide

Friday, September 26, 2014

By: 

Maya Holmes

Photojournalist: 

Harry Baker
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Twin Ports

Topics: 

  • Suicide Awareness
  • Race
  • 5K
  • Community
  • Health
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/EMOTIONS%20IN%20MOTION%20092614.mp4
DULUTH - A race will kick off to bring awareness to something people suffer with in silence. The first ever Emotions in Motion: Duluth 5k for Suicide Awareness is coming to Duluth. The walk run will take place at Leif Ericson Park going down the boardwalk. Proceeds will go to the suicide prevention organization save.org to help fund community education, resources and grief support. "It's just not much of a talked about topic,” race coordinator Alyssa Johnsen said. “I feel like if people do talk about it more and feel more open to it that will be able to help save lives and prevent suicide." You can register for the race online at save.org or at the event on September 27th starting at 8 a.m..
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September Marks National Literacy Month

September 26, 2014, 3:15 pm
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September Marks National Literacy Month

Friday, September 26, 2014

By: 

Maya Holmes
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Twin Ports

Topics: 

  • Literacy
  • Books
  • Reading
  • Education
  • Community
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/LITERACY%20MONTH%20092614.mp4
DULUTH - This month people all over the country are rallying behind efforts to fight illiteracy. September marks National Literacy Month. Anyone from librarians to educators are hosting activities and celebrations in an effort to make a difference in the way kids learn. Librarians we talked to say while reading and writing is the core of literacy, it also helps develop kid’s vocabulary, motor and listening skills. "My advice of parents of very young children is talk to your children and not just directional, not business type of talk, but really have a conversation with them,” Duluth Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Susan Schumacher said. “Tell them stories, read books with them, talk about what you're doing as you're doing it." Duluth Public Libraries offer weekly story times, reading to a dog and other programs.
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Students March in Homecoming Parade

September 26, 2014, 3:23 pm
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Students March in Homecoming Parade

Friday, September 26, 2014

By: 

Maya Holmes
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Twin Ports

Topics: 

  • Homecoming Parade
  • Education
  • Human Interest
  • Community
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/SHS%20PARADE%20092614.mp4
SUPERIOR - This week Superior High School students celebrated 50 years of blue Spartan pride. Celebrations culminated with the high schools annual homecoming parade before the football game. Twenty floats including organizations, student groups and cheerleaders marched down 28th Street."It's nice to have the kids be able to show school spirit, wrap themselves around the home football games,” Superior High School Teacher Deana Wells said. “Really get into experiencing high school life and having fun at the same time." Every day this week students participated in homecoming activities like dressing up in their class color and favorite hometown or super hero.
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Cook County Attorney Sentenced in Sexual Misconduct Case

September 26, 2014, 4:10 pm
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Cook County Attorney Sentenced in Sexual Misconduct Case

Friday, September 26, 2014

By: 

Christiana Kelley
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Minnesota
  • Twin Ports

Topics: 

  • Crime
  • Community
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/scannell%20sentencing%20092614.mp4
DULUTH- St. Louis county judge, Shaun Floerke considered arguments and pleas from both sides; he heard requests from the victim's family and ultimately decided on jail time for Cook County attorney Tim Scannell.The prosecution asked the judge to sentence Scannell to 180 days in jail along with several years of probation. However, Scannell's attorney said Scannell suffers from severe PTSD and that much time in a segregated population would unravel much of the former attorney's progress. The judge gave Scannell 30 days. Scannell's attorney, Joe Tamburino said, "this man because of the suffering that he had basically back in December, 2011 from being shot four times, changed his life. And when you're suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder it's almost like an organic change in your mind and you're forever not the same." Scannell will also be on probation for 10 years. He will have to register as a sex offender for ten years and he will have to do 300 hours of community service. He also will not be allowed near the victim or her family, or be allowed any unsupervised time with females under the age of 18. Scannell was found guilty in July on two counts of sexual misconduct for his relationship with a 17 year old girl.Scannell did apologize for his behavior and cried saying he could never take his actions back or make amends. The victim's mother told the judge her daughter said that even with the sentencing this would never be over for her.
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Actors Teach Kids How to Deal with Bullying

September 26, 2014, 4:18 pm
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Actors Teach Kids How to Deal with Bullying

Friday, September 26, 2014

By: 

Christiana Kelley
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Minnesota
  • Twin Ports

Topics: 

  • Education
  • Community
  • Anti-Bullying
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/Bully%20play%200092614.mp4
DULUTH- Duluth Edison– Raleigh students were treated to a play by Climb theater, to help them learn what to do if they find themselves in a bullying situation or witness to one.Cast member, Justin Cervantes said, "the kids could say stop or they could engage in something else or they could just walk away and so throughout the show there are these acronyms that they come up with. Like there's ACT, act like you don't care, change the subject and take off." The theater tours throughout the Midwest in hopes of teaching kids how to respect one another how to respect the environment. They even have a show about financial awareness. If you'd like the Climb theater to perform at your school, contact the outreach coordinator at http://www.climb.org/
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Advocates Raise Awareness to End Domestic Violence

September 26, 2014, 6:20 pm
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Advocates Raise Awareness to End Domestic Violence

Friday, September 26, 2014

By: 

Christiana Kelley
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

Regions: 

  • Wisconsin

Topics: 

  • Community
  • Crime
  • Fundraising
http://www.fox21online.com/sites/default/files/CASDA%20vosot%20092614.mp4
SUPERIOR- Advocates against domestic violence took to the streets to raise awareness and remember lives lost to the crime.The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, or CASDA held their annual walk to end abuse the money raised goes toward supportive services to victims of abuse. Executive director, Kelley Burger said, "the advocates cannot do it alone. We cannot end violence in our communities, and the way we do that is by making sure that our community knows, is informed about domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse and that they join us and become part of this community effort to end violence." CASDA helps 500 new victims each year and they say they field over 2000 phone calls. They say it's very important to keep holding these walks to raise awareness. For more information go to: http://www.casda.org/
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Man Attacked By Black Bear in Pine County

September 27, 2014, 12:34 pm
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Man Attacked By Black Bear in Pine County

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 2:34pm

By: 

Christiana Kelley
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT
Man Attacked By Black Bear in Pine County

PRESS RELEASE- On 09/27/2014 at 03:32hrs the Pine County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting that a man had been attacked by a black bear northeast of the Village of Duxbury in northern Pine County.The attack occurred over a mile in dense wild-land, generally east of the end of School House Drive in Duxbury.

The reporting party was not clear as to what had happened, but reported that a male hunter had been tracking a wounded bear in the woods and now needed medical help.

Pine County Dispatch Center dispatched Sandstone Ambulance, Duxbury EMS, and Duxbury Fire to the scene.

Responders on scene advised dispatch that the male was a great distance back into the woods and would require responders to travel on the reporting party's ATVs.

Pine County Dispatch Center then dispatched two Deputies to the scene to assist.

The victim was found with severe lacerations and bites to his chest, arms and legs.

Before being loaded into an air ambulance, the victim told Deputies that while tracking the wounded bear, it charged out of the darkness and knocked the victim to the ground, clawing and biting him.

The victim attempted to fight off the attack by stabbing at the bear with his hunting knife.

The victim was transported by air ambulance to North Memorial Hospital, were he is listed in stable condition.

The bear fled the area and has not been located. There is no risk to the general public.

The Minnesota DNR has been notified and is investigating this incident in conjunction with the Pine County Sheriff's Office.

No further details or information at this time.

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