St. Paul family of 10 sickened by carbon monoxide

A St. Paul family of 10 was taken to a hospital after being sickened by dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in their home.

KSTP-TV reports that emergency crews responded to the home about 9 a.m. Monday. The family members were reported in stable condition at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Thirteen chickens also were in the house, and one of them died. Carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly gas. The source of the leak wasn't immediately clear.

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