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.
Monarch butterfly and dragonfly migrations are so massive they’re being caught on NWS radar
The National Weather Service’s weather surveillance radar captured a massive migration of monarch butterflies and dragonflies flying over the central United States.
Benton Co. sheriff warns drivers to be on the lookout for deer
The sheriff in Benton County, Minnesota is warning to drivers to keep their eyes peeled for deer.
Enormous lion terrifies photographer with loud roar — then smiles at him
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
Duluth police warn public after 2 dogs bitten by bear
Police in Duluth, Minnesota are warning members of the public after two dogs were reportedly bitten by a black bear.
Buckthorn-eating goats back in action in Burnsville, Minn.
Goats are back in Burnsville, Minnesota to help curb the growth of buckthorn at parks throughout the city.
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import whales or dolphins
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
University of Minnesota warns of suspected rabid bat seen on campus
University of Minnesota officials are warning the campus community after a bat was found acting strangely on the East Bank, according to a U of M SAFE-U Alert.
Plymouth police rescue owl tangled in net
An owl got an assist from some members of the Plymouth Police Department after it got caught in a net, according to Plymouth police.
Bald eagle badly hurt in battle in Marine on the St. Croix, Minn. rehabilitated and released to wild
After spending the last two months healing, a bald eagle has been released back into the wild by The Raptor Center.
DNR: Check your lifts and docks for invasive species when removing them from the water this fall
When taking boats, trailers, docks and lifts out of the water this fall, the DNR is reminding water-goers to remain vigilant about invasive species.
Twin Cities metro to see resurgence of mosquitoes this fall
A summer pest is sticking around this September. Crews with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District are still treating for mosquitoes as the Twin Cities metro area is set to see a fall resurgence of the biting insect.
Sheriff: Elk illegally shot, killed along northwestern Wisconsin highway
Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin say someone illegally shot and killed an elk near the side of a state highway over the weekend.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth’ that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
MDH: Rabid bat found in downtown Minneapolis
State health officials say a bat found in downtown Minneapolis earlier this week has tested positive for rabies.
Warning issued after multiple bear sightings in northern Ramsey County
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is sharing bear safety tips after receiving multiple reported sightings of a bear in northern Ramsey County.
New wolf released on Isle Royale, bringing wolf population up to 15
Another wolf was relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior last week, bringing the total number of wolves on the island to 15.
Warner Nature Center in St. Croix, Minn. to close at end of year
The Warner Nature Center in St. Croix, Minnesota will close at the end of the year, officials from the Science Museum and Manitou Fund announced on Friday.
Bear walks across lawn in North Oaks, DNR confirms 23 area sightings
A family in North Oaks, Minnesota got quite the surprise when they found a black bear walking across their lawn Thursday evening.