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Boy shot, another boy stabbed at Hibbing park, police say
HIBBING, Minn. — An investigation is ongoing after Hibbing police say two boys were hurt in a shooting and stabbing early Wednesday morning at Bennett Park. Police say officers responded to the sounds of multiple gunshots at the park just before 2 a.m. They found two boys: one shot in the abdomen and the other stabbed. Both were transported to the hospital for their injuries. Police say the two boys knew each other but didn't give their exact ages. Police also say charges are expected to be filed, though it's unclear if one or both victims may face them. Bennett Park is located right next to Hibbing Golf Course. Hibbing is around 90 minutes northwest of Duluth.Hibbing police are investigating with assistance from the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Chisholm Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol.
Minnesota K-9s joining the fight against human trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS — Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose."We have to take what is a really dark, a heinous crime and shine light on it," Tammy Lee, CEO of the nonprofit Our Rescue, said. It's a crime that often unfolds at large events: human trafficking."Human trafficking are people who are trafficked against their will. They are people who are extorted sexually for other people's financial gain," Lee said.That's where K-9s come in. "Predators who are trafficking women and children will have lots of images called child sexual abuse material on these flash drives or on these hidden devices...
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