DNR: Trumpeter swans in icy water likely not in trouble
Wildlife officials say trumpeter swans or other waterfowl that appear to be trapped in ice or icy water are likely not in trouble.
Don't veer for deer: Deer-vehicle crashes 'at their peak right now' in Minnesota
Don’t veer for deer: That’s the message from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety following a number of vehicle crashes across the state.
Why the U of M's Raptor Center is treating more sick and injured eagles than ever
Minnesotans love to see eagles in the state, but more and more the majestic birds are requiring treatment for their injuries at the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center.
Deer gets caught in batting cage net
A deer became entangled in the netting of a batting cage in Colorado last week.
Gov. Tim Walz travels to Fergus Falls, Minnesota for deer hunting opener
Gov. Tim Walz will host the annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener this weekend in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Minneapolis Park Board investigating pesticide misuse allegations near Lake Harriet
The Minneapolis Park Board is investigating claims that park staff improperly sprayed and dumped pesticides in wetlands and gardens near Lake Harriet.
Anglers allowed to keep 1 walleye on Mille Lacs Lake this winter
Anglers will once again be allowed to keep walleye on Mille Lacs Lake during the upcoming winter fishing season.
Baby cheetah paired with rescue dog at Cincinnati Zoo
A baby cheetah has been paired with a rescue puppy at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the two playmates have quickly become best friends.
MnDOT study working to minimize construction impact on bats
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is experimenting with new technology to help minimize the negative impacts road and bridge construction can have on bats.
Amazing pictures show squirrel with a pumpkin on its head
Swedish photographer Geert Weggen was able to capture the remarkable images thanks to having fed the squirrels in the past, SWNS reports. The photographer said his images are almost like telling a story. "So like with Halloween, I can imagine them as dancing skeletons," he said in comments obtained by the news outlet.
More than 20,000 youth licenses sold ahead of first statewide youth deer hunting season
A record amount of youth licenses were sold ahead of Minnesota's first statewide youth deer hunt, according to the Minnesota DNR.
Homeowners desperate for help as high water levels remain on Lake Shamineau
Home and cabin owners on a lake south of Motley, Minnesota are feeling desperate.
Minnesota girl bags 12-point buck first time hunting
Deer hunting trends in Minnesota may be on the decline, but one Chisago City girl is keeping the tradition alive with a remarkable first hunt.
Minnesota joins lawsuit against Trump Administration for Endangered Species Act rollbacks
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined 20 other states in suing the Trump Administration for rolling back parts of the Endangered Species Act.
Police officers help tangled bald eagles in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Police officers in Apple Valley, Minnesota helped a pair of bald eagles Monday that were tangled together and unable to fly.
Man says alligator found in Prior Lake, Minnesota was his escaped pet
Weeks after a young Minnesota girl found an alligator near her grandparents' home, a man said the reptile was his pet that escaped months ago.
DNR mandates chronic wasting testing for certain permit zones
This deer hunting season, deer harvested in four separate parts of Minnesota will need to be brought to the Department of Natural Resources so they can be tested for chronic wasting disease.
Iowa angler sets new Minnesota record with muskie caught on Lake Vermilion
An angler from Iowa caught and released Minnesota's new state record muskie over the summer.
'Habitual runaway' emu prompts search in Benton County, Minn.
Officials are searching for a missing emu in Benton County, Minnesota.
Twin Cities repair shops seeing more work as deer become more active
With the sun setting earlier and deer getting more active this time of year, it's a bad mix for drivers.