Hundreds of pelicans on Minnesota lake
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Hundreds of pelicans migrating south are hanging out on a Twin Cities lake this week, eating fish before continuing their journey south for winter. It's not uncommon for large groups of pelicans numbering in the hundreds to be spotted in southern Minnesota in the fall.

The Bond Between: How a nonprofit is helping dogs and owners after emergencies

Terry O’Brien and his dog, Castle, are often inseparable. This is why when O’Brien recently had a major and sudden health issue, one of his biggest concerns was Castle.

Cat swims to MN fisherman, now they're best friends

What started as a routine fishing trip turned into something special for one Minnesota angler after catching an unexpected guest.

MN angler catches cat while fishing
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A cat swam to a Minnesota fisherman, and now they're best friends. What started as a routine fishing trip turned into something special for a Minnesota angler. Erik Koffski heard meowing before heading out on his boat, which led to him finding a cat. The cat joined him while fishing ? and now Koffski and the cat have a new friendship. Photojournalist Scott Wise caught up with the pair.

Duluth family's cat found in sewer after being missing for 2 months

A Duluth family is overjoyed after reuniting with their cat, Drifter, after he was found in a closed-off sewer nearly two months after the cat went missing. 

West Nile virus: Horse in MN dies after contracting disease

A horse in Todd County, Minnesota, is dead after it contracted West Nile virus (WNV) in August, marking the first confirmed equine case in Minnesota this year. 

St. Paul man on a mission to walk blind, deaf dog on every bridge in Twin Cities

On a warm summer day, there is nothing better than getting outside to go for a walk. But for Abe Switters, it's more than just exercise. He's building a bridge to a better life for his dog, Nanna.

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.

Como Zoo welcomes birth of 2 rare Amur tiger cubs

The Como Zoo welcomed the birth of two critically endangered Amur tiger cubs — the first cubs to be born at the zoo in more than 40 years.

Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure

The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.

Ohio trooper rescues injured kitten from busy highway, now awaiting adoption

A heartwarming video shows an Ohio state trooper rescuing an injured kitten from a busy highway in Canton. The Ohio State Highway Patrol released footage of the trooper stopping his vehicle on Interstate 77 to safely remove the black and white kitten.