Update: Cass Co. Fire Reveals Details Of Murder-suicide Incident

OUTING (WJON News) -- A northern Minnesota sheriff says the victim's bodies found in a house fire have been ruled a murder-suicide.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two people who were found dead in Thursday's house fire as 56-year-old Connie Pollock and 63-year-old Jack Pollock.

At approximately 2:45 a.m., the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire on Shady Lane Northeast in the city of Outing.

First responders arriving on the scene found the house fully engulfed in flames. During firefighting efforts, the remains of Connie and Jack Pollock were discovered inside the home.

Autopsies conducted by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Connie Pollock died from a gunshot wound to the chest and Jack Pollock died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have confirmed that this was an isolated incident and have classified it as a murder-suicide.

Beautiful Photos From Clemens Gardens

This weekend was a great one to get out and do something fun. I wanted to destress, so I drove over to Clemens Gardens for a nice stroll through the gardens. What a beautiful place it is. There are flowers everywhere, as well as fountains and statues. These photos only capture part of what's available to see, but in case you haven't had a chance to visit, now is a great time to view them, as everything is in full bloom. Take a look at some beautiful photos and then make a plan to take your own trip. All of your senses will thank you.

Gallery Credit: Photos by Kelly Cordes