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EagleCam nest falls from tree
The Minnesota DNR announced the end of chick season since the chances of the female eagle laying another egg are very slim.
MINNEAPOLIS — Followers of a popular live-streaming camera from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources got devastating news on Sunday morning when the DNR posted to social media that the eagle’s nest had fallen from its tree.
Officials said on Sunday afternoon they have a few theories about what happened to cause the nest to fall, including the weight from the heavy snow on April 1. Officers noted that the branch supporting the nest was dead and that the 20-year-old nest weighed more than 2,000 pounds.
Earlier in the day the fate of the single eaglet inside the nest was unknown, but around 10 a.m. the DNR posted the chick had been found and did not survive the fall.
This news was published several hours after officials said they were in the area assessing the situation of the EagleCam nest. The nest fell just before 8 a.m. and crews posted several updates to social media throughout the morning. The live stream camera, found here, can be reversed to Sunday morning around 7:53 a.m to watch the nest fall.
The DNR is asking anyone who might know the location of the nest to stay away and not visit. The area is on state land and is protected by both state and federal laws. Trespassing is not allowed.
On Sunday DNR officials saw adult eagles flying around the area and said it would be unlikely the pair would rebuild their nest in the same area. Even if the couple does rebuild, the chances of the female laying another egg are very slim.
Just one week earlier, on March 26, the only egg in the nest hatched, revealing a tiny, fuzzy eaglet.
This eagle pair has had an eventful year, including the loss of one egg and more than one heavy snowstorm.
“The nest has been in the tree and added to several 100 lbs. probably every year since 2003, that’s when the nest was first found and located by DNR, so it’s a 20-year old nest,” said Lori Naumann, with the DNR Nongame Wildlife Program. “It’s devastating, I was in shock.
Much of Minnesota received heavy, wet snow over the weekend, pushing snow totals for the year to the third heaviest in recorded state history.
The DNR’s EagleCam has been in operation for 10 years and is part of the Minnesota DNR Nongame Wildlife Program, which helps to support more than 700 species in the state. The EagleCam’s 24/7 live video stream is supported by donations.
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Enrollment moves upward in Universities of Wisconsin system
MADISON, Wis. — Overall enrollment in the Universities of Wisconsin system’s four-year schools ticked upward this fall compared with last year, data released Tuesday shows.
The system released enrollment numbers as of the 10th day of the 2024 fall semester. They show overall enrollment stood at 164,431 students, up 1.2% from the 10th day of the 2023 fall semester.
UW-Green Bay saw 975 new students for a 10.5% increase in enrollment, the largest percentage jump among the 13 four-year schools. Enrollment at UW-Madison, the system’s flagship university, increased nearly 3%. UW-Superior, the most remote campus, in Douglas County in far northwestern Wisconsin, saw a 3.6% increase.
Five schools saw their enrollment shrink, including Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Parkside, Platteville and Stout.
Overall enrollment at the system’s two-year branch campuses fell 22%. The most dramatic drop-off was at UW-Stevens Point’s Marshfield campus, where enrollment plunged nearly 45% compared with fall 2023.
UW officials have blamed declining numbers of high school graduates and more graduates eschewing college for the workforce for faltering enrollment.
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Student at Anoka Technical College stabbed with screwdriver
An adult male was arrested after the incident.
ANOKA, Minn. — A student was stabbed in the hand at Anoka Technical College Tuesday, authorities said.
A spokesperson with the Anoka Police Department told KARE 11 that officers were dispatched early in the afternoon. At the school, it was learned a student was stabbed in the hand with a screwdriver.
An adult male was taken into custody, officials said. The student was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Anoka Technical College said in a statement that safety and security is the top priority for everyone on campus:
Just before noon today, an incident occurred between two students at Anoka Technical College, in the automotive lab, resulting in one of the students receiving an injury to the hand. The Anoka Police Department responded and took the suspect into custody. The victim was treated by on-campus security officers before going to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
At Anoka Technical College, our top priority is the safety and security of everyone on campus. This incident is being investigated by the college and local law enforcement. Support services are available for students and employees impacted by this situation.
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BCA identifies man shot by police in St. Paul
The BCA said the 40-year-old man was still hospitalized at Regions Hospital on Tuesday.
ST PAUL, Minn. — Police have identified the man shot and injured by officers after pointing a gun at police on Monday evening.
According to a press release from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Earl Bennett, 40, was shot by police near Allianz Field.
Officials said Bennett does not have a permanent address but has been staying in the Twin Cities Metro area.
Bennett is hospitalized in critical but stable condition at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
The incident started just before 7:45 p.m. Monday when police were called to the 400 block of Pierce Street for reports of shots fired. Officers found a man with a handgun when they responded to the scene.
St. Paul police spokesman Sgt. Mike Ernster told reporters on Monday night that when officers approached the man, he put the gun to his own head. Police began to negotiate with the man for a peaceful surrender, but he reportedly refused to drop the weapon, instead walking south on Snelling Avenue.
Police attempted to use “less lethal” means to subdue Bennett, but when he lifted his handgun and pointed it at police, multiple officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect.
The BCA said it is in the early stages of its investigation.
All the officers who discharged their weapons have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
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