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Woman, 5-year-old boy found dead in Minnesota

Orono, Minn. -- Police say a woman and a young boy were found dead in Orono, CBS Minnesota reports

According to police, the bodies were discovered when officers responded to a welfare check. Upon their arrival, authorities found a 47-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy dead. Their identities are being withheld pending family notification. 

At this time, the relationship between the woman and the boy remains unclear. 

Authorities said there is no risk to the public and they "are not currently looking for any suspects."

The investigation is ongoing. 

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