Cat rescued, given oxygen after fire at Minneapolis fourplex

Two residents were injured and a cat was rescued in a fire at a fourplex apartment building in Minneapolis' Near North neighborhood Monday morning. 

Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer speaks out for first time since Hollywood shooting

Ryan Fischer, Lady Gaga’s dog walker who was shot during a violent dognapping in Hollywood last week, spoke out on Monday for the first time since the horrific incident. His recollection of the events also revealed the acts of a mystery good Samaritan. 

Wisconsin hunters exceed wolf target by nearly 100 animals

Wisconsin hunters and trappers killed nearly double the number of wolves that the state allotted for a weeklong season, and they did it so quickly that officials ended the hunt after less than three days, according to figures released Thursday.

Anoka Police K-9 continues recovery after bullet struck trachea

Anoka Police K-9 Bravo is recovering Monday after a bullet hit his trachea in an incident near Braham, Minnesota.

Anoka Police K-9 Bravo shot during deadly altercation

A police dog named Bravo was shot during a deadly exchange of fire between police and a suspect near Braham, Minnesota. 

An endangered species in the U.S. has been cloned for the first time

Meet Elizabeth Ann. Created from the frozen cells of a black-footed ferret that died more than 30 years ago, she’s giving scientists new hope about preserving endangered species.

Deputies help rescue baby owl that lost its home

The baby is now being taken care of by the nonprofit Wild at Heart Wildlife Sanctuary.

Bear bites woman through toilet in outhouse

Shannon Stevens told The AP that she sat down on the toilet and felt something immediately bite her.

Rescue cat saves family by sniffing out gas leak in their home

Lilly, a rescue cat in Lake Oswego, Oregon, saved her owners when she sniffed out a dangerous gas leak at their home on Friday, according to local reports.

More than 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters

Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.

Dog found after running car stolen in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Police asked for the public’s help in locating a dog that was inside of a running car that was stolen from outside a gas station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota Monday night, but the dog and car were located safely Tuesday evening.