Shop fire in western Minnesota kills several dogs

The fire is not considered suspicious and was believed to have been caused by a wood stove, authorities said.

Minnesota Zoo animals are ecstatic it's snowing!

While the snowfall causes havoc on metro roads, the animals at the Minnesota Zoo are having a blast playing in the fresh snow. 

Southern Minnesota K-9 helps find 30 pounds of drugs during first day on the job

A K-9 with the Renville County Sheriff’s Office had an eventful first day of work after he helped locate a substantial amount of drugs and thousands of dollars in cash. 

Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts

According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.

Holiday foods that are surprisingly good for your dog

There’s good news for people who want to celebrate turkey day with their favorite furry friend.

Tennessee authorities search for person who set dog on fire

“Our team is heartbroken by Diamond’s story,” Metro Animal Care and Control said in a Facebook post.

Why jellyfish show up on shore during a storm – and why most fish don’t

Most other sea creatures don’t make such an appearance – so, what makes the jellyfish different? The answer is both simple and complex, and involves the animal’s biology and behavior.

Firefighters rescue dog from freezing water in Stearns County lake

Firefighters in Stearns County made a heroic rescue Thursday after a dog fell through thin ice off the shore of a lake. 

Kitten caught in bus engine rescued thanks to quick-thinking mechanics

One Brooklyn Center Transit Center operator was surprised to hear crying before noticing what appeared to be a kitten stuck somewhere in the underside of the bus. The revelation led to a new family connection.

Voyageurs Wolf Project publishes montage of Minnesota trail cam footage

The footage shows a wolf pack trekking through the snow and by a lake, adorable wolf puppies playing in the woods, a bear with its cub, a bobcat, a wolf howling at night and more.

Dog who ran away during house fire reunited with family

A community in southern Minnesota came together to help a family whose dog ran away in the chaos as their house was on fire. Nine days later, Gypsy is back with her family. 

Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies

Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.