Look up tonight: Supermoon to soar into the sky
Look up tonight as a Supermoon will rise into the sky. Nicknamed the Cold Moon as winter weather brings colder temperatures, the moon will only be 221,813 miles away from Earth.
Mountain lion spotted in Duluth, public advised to not approach
Local authorities are warning the public to be cautious after a mountain lion was spotted in Duluth.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam goes live for 2025 season
The popular DNR EagleCam began its season with an improved view of the bald eagle nest it follows.
December skywatching guide: Wrap up 2025 with these can't miss celestial events
With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.
Rare blue eel stuns divers in underwater footage: Floating ‘piece of silk’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
TSA sets all time record for daily screenings
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
Northern MN firefighters rescue deer that fell through ice: Video
A northern Minnesota fire department came to the rescue of a deer that got trapped in icy lake water after falling through thin ice over the weekend.
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office rescues man who got snowmobile stuck in swamp
A man was rescued on Thanksgiving after getting his snowmobile stuck in a swamp the night before, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Lightning on Mars: Scientists capture crackling sounds
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
Northern lights may be visible in some states tonight: Here's where
The northern lights may put on a show tonight for Thanksgiving Eve and be visible in several states.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina
Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.
NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
Teen boys rescued after going through ice in northern MN
Two teenage boys were rescued after falling through thin ice on a lake in northern Minnesota Tuesday afternoon.
Amelia Earhart's final cryptic transmission revealed in newly released government files
Newly unsealed government records related to famed American aviator Amelia Earhart have been made public.
Minnesota State Park entrances will be free on Black Friday
The DNR says admission to all 73 state parks will be free on Black Friday to encourage Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors.
New USGS map shows what's underneath your feet, wherever you go
USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground features. Here’s how to use it.
Look up tonight—the Leonid meteor shower will peak again under clear skies
The Leonid meteor shower will peak again tonight and stargazers will have a great opportunity to see the celestial show thanks to clearer skies.