Authorities have identified a northern Minnesota skier who died in a weekend accident at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Christian Richard Hufnagle, 21, of International Falls, was pronounced dead at the Aurora hospital, according to the Gilbert Police Department. The agency, which handles calls for Biwabi k, reported that first responders were called to the hill for an injured skier Saturday. The release did not indicate the nature or time of the accident or the skier’s injuries. Giants Ridge Ski Patrol staff brought Hufnagle off the slopes, and the Biwabik Ambulance Service transported him to the nearby hospital, but lifesaving measures were unsuccessful. Police said the Giants Ridge Ski Patrol was assisting in an investigation of the accident. Related Articles Sheriff: Parents won’t be charged after son, 3, fatally shot himself in December Richard Carlbom will lead Minnesota DFL, succeeding Ken Martin On Minnesota’s Iron Range, Trump’s tariffs could be boom or bust High school hockey coach, Lakeville officer returns home 2 months after injury Letters: Only Republicans can stop the chaos and security risk ...read more read less