Cat tour of Minneapolis neighborhood draws hundreds

About 300 people joined in on the fifth annual walking tour of Minneapolis' Wedge neighborhood to catch glimpses of furry felines.

Minneapolis man catches 54.5-inch musky on Bde Maka Ska

A Minneapolis man netted a 54.5-inch musky on Bde Maka Ska Monday, leaving his friends and family stunned.

Animal Humane Society reopens programs and services to public

The Animal Humane Society is preparing to fully reopen this week, including welcoming walk-in visitors to adoption centers. 

Boy holds lemonade stand to help support Farmington Police K-9

Over the last couple of weekends in the Twin Cities south metro, a lemonade stand has had so many people stopping by, it’s bringing a small town together.

‘Real life’ SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star spotted by NOAA diver

A sponge and a starfish resembling the beloved cartoon characters SpongeBob and Patrick caught the eye of NOAA during a recent live stream.

Firefighters rescue dog trapped 5 days in wall of Cincinnati home

Gertie the dog was missing for five days until the Cincinnati Fire Department found her trapped in between the walls in an Ohio garage.

Lost dog rescued after being stranded at sea for 3 hours

A springer spaniel was saved by rescuers after being lost at sea for three hours and seemed to enjoy his ride back to his owners on the lifeboat.

Push to rename 'Asian carp' amid worries over racism

Some government agencies are taking the step to rebrand "Asian carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the coronavirus pandemic.

2 bull sharks swam up Mississippi River to St. Louis, study finds

A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.

U of M study: Cats more susceptible than dogs to coronavirus infection early in pandemic

Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine found early on during the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, household pets were most susceptible to being infected with the virus than dogs.

Group asks public to help change offensive name of moth

Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.

Minnesota Wild adopt new dog, Celly

The Minnesota Wild has adopted a new dog as part of their Adopt-A-Dog Program, the team announced Tuesday.

Push for Blaine to prohibit pet stores from selling puppy mill puppies

Community members and humane organizations are calling on the city of Blaine to stop the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores.