St. Louis County

Authorities believe alcohol and speed were factors in the accident.

They're thought to have gone through the ice on a snowmobile.

The deputy required hospital treatment after the assault.

The crash happened in St. Louis County Sunday morning.

It was one of two related ATV crashes in Buhl, Minnesota.

Fortunately, the St. Louis County deputy was uninjured.

The children are aged 5 and 6.