Police: Teen Dies After North St. Paul High School Prom

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities say an 18-year-old girl died Saturday night after attending her North St. Paul High School prom.

Maplewood Police Chief Paul Schnell said Sunday that officers were called to a residence on the 2300 block of Schadt Drive at 11:08 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-orld girl unresponsive. First responders attempted to resuscitate the girl and she was transported to WoodWinds Hospital in Woodbury, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.

Authorities identified the girl Sunday as Anna Jaskulka and confirmed that she attended North St. Paul High School.

Schnell said investigators are actively working the case and they believe she was consuming alcohol. Authorities are also looking into if other substances were involved in her death.

Officials with North St. Paul High School released a statement on Jaskulka's death Sunday night.

"We are truly saddened by the loss Anna Jaskulka, Anna was a student with a bright personality and kind heart. She will be deeply missed. North High will have extra counselors available in the days ahead to support students and staff during this difficult time," North High School Principal Greg Nelson said.

The case remains under investigation.