Blue Origin rocket launches first wheelchair user into space
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.
Get your telescope ready: 3I/ATLAS comet swings by Earth early Friday morning
Comet 3I/ATLAS will pass by Earth on its way out of the solar system.
Blue Origin's historic rocket launch scrubbed Thursday
Blue Origin’s 37th New Shepard rocket launch was set to lift off Thursday from West Texas, but it was scrubbed at the last minute.
Minnesota walleye fishing: DNR considers reducing statewide limit
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is considering a reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit for the first time in decades.
3I/Atlas making closest approach to Earth this week
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
Must-see video: Father, son dramatically rescued from deep in the alligator-infested Florida Everglades
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
Look up this weekend - Geminids meteor shower will peak and put on a spectacular display
The Geminids meteor shower will light up the night sky this weekend and put on a celestial show.
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.
Deer rescue caught on camera in northern MN
Northern Minnesota firefighters came to the rescue of a deer that fell through thin ice along a lake in St. Louis County on Saturday.
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.
New DNR ice fishing rules and insight
FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg spoke about the Minnesota DNR's new ice fishing rules.
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.