John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon canceled due to lack of snow

Organizers initially hoped to postpone the race until later this winter, but as the weather remains unpredictable and warm, they did not want to, “impede on another established race."

Man dies after shark attack along Maui beach

A tragic incident unfolded in Maui, Hawaii, as a 39-year-old man lost his life following a shark encounter at a beach on 93 Hana Highway in Paia.

Organizations offer diabetic alert dogs for those in need

A pair of Minnesota-based nonprofits, “Wishes and More" and “Picnics With A Pup," are delivering a Christmas bonus to 16-year-old Abby and her diabetic alert dog, Finley.

Missing dog back home after community search in St. Joseph

A 2-year-old Yorkie mix was back with his family in time for Christmas after they spent seven days searching for the lost dog near St. Cloud.

Christmas Eve tragedy: Young bald eagle dies from gunshot wound in Virginia

A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Virginia as a young bald eagle succumbed to a gunshot wound, causing grief and sparking legal repercussions.

Tracking Santa: How penguins also brave arctic temperatures

It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.

Overcrowded animal shelters seeing surge in pets from struggling families

The number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip. Adoptions haven’t kept pace with the influx of pets.

St. Joseph neighbors come together to search for missing dog

A 2-year-old Yorkie-mix named Huevo has now been missing in the St. Cloud area for three days. This week, strangers from around the community are coming together to support the pet’s owners in a search across St. Joseph.

Deputy lassos loose goat in Rochester neighborhood: Video

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage of a deputy assisting with an unusual call on Sunday.

3 sled dogs killed, 1 hurt in Alaska crash with Polaris snowmobile test rider

A Polaris snowmobile test rider from Minnesota was involved in an accident with a dog sled team that killed three dogs and injured a fourth in Alaska on Monday.