  A first analysis of the AMANDA-B 10-string array data is presented. A total
of 113 days of data from its first year of operation in 1997 have been
analyzed. High energy neutrinos generate upward moving muons. Cosmic ray muons
penetrating the ice sheet to a depth of 2000 m are the major source of
background. We discuss the method used to reject the background of
approximately 0.5*10^9 downgoing muons and leave 17 upward going events. The
neutrino candidates are discussed and compared with expectations.
