Moose on the Loose at Deer River High Paul Lundgren 15 years ago From WCCO: “Students at Deer River High School got a surprise nature lesson without leaving the classroom after spotting a moose wandering around the school’s bus garage.” Photo gallery here. Deer River is about 100 miles northwest of Duluth. Recommended Links:Wolves and Other Wildlife on the Mithrandir TrailNorthwoods Creatures in Wild Remote CountrySummer Vignettes of Minnesota WildlifeSpring Vignettes in the Northwoods