What El Niño could mean for Minnesota's ice fishing season

When will Minnesota lakes freeze over this year? While history gives us a decent blueprint for how El Niño affects the length of the ice fishing season and ice condition, a rare atmospheric wild card in the Arctic could completely disrupt the season.

Flooding forces thousands from homes across Arizona, Southwest
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Heavy rain across the Desert Southwest is causing creeks and rivers to overflow, forcing thousands of people from their homes and prompting evacuations in parts of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Sedona and Flagstaff saw significant flooding, while rescue crews and volunteers helped residents affected by rising water.

Minnesota weather: Late October storms bring hail, funnel clouds and heavy rain
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Strong storms swept across Minnesota, producing large hail, heavy rain, gusty winds and reported funnel clouds in parts of Dakota County. Video showed storm damage and severe weather near Cannon Falls, Randolph, Hampton, New Trier and Miesville. Despite the unusual late-October storms, Minnesota has recorded just 22 confirmed tornadoes this year—barely half the average.

Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts

The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction

A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.

Minnesota Zoo welcomes 3 orphaned brown bear cubs rescued in Alaska

The Minnesota Zoo recently welcomed three orphaned brown bear cubs who arrived in Minnesota after being rescued in Alaska earlier this summer.

Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin

Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.

Twin Cities fall colors could peak in the coming days: Map

Fall colors across Minnesota are past their peak in most areas, but Twin Cities residents still have a chance to enjoy an autumn palette before branches become bare.

Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida

A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.

Deer-related crashes spike in the fall. Here's why.

Peak deer mating season is here, creating risky conditions for drivers on Wisconsin roadways.

Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for

Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way. 

Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park

A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.

Map: Fall colors peaking across northern Minnesota

Fall colors are peeking through the green leaves in parts of Minnesota, while some regions up north are already past the peak of the color progression. See what fall colors are like throughout the state.

Where to find fall colors in Minnesota this weekend
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Northern Minnesota is in peak fall colors right now, with some parts of the northland already past peak. Leaves are starting to change in the Twin Cities metro, but it's still lagging behind the rest of the state.