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.

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
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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
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FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg spoke about the Minnesota DNR's new ice fishing rules.

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.

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.

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.

River fishing tips from expert guide

As the weather cools, anglers in the region are turning to moving waters like rivers to catch fish stocking up for winter. Here are river fishing tips from fishing expert Matt Johnson.

Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast

The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.

River fishing tips from expert guide
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As the weather cools, anglers in the region are turning to moving waters like rivers to catch fish stocking up for winter. Matt Johnson, a fishing expert, explained that moving water attracts bait, making it an ideal spot for fish looking to feed. He emphasized the simplicity of using a jig head with a plastic trailer, noting, "You can grab a backpack, one rod, a few baits, and just get lost on the shoreline." A jig and plastic is cost-effective compared to pricier options like crankbaits, and some bladed jigs when fishing a river where snags often happen.

Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.

Crappie fishing tips for fall: Best baits and locations

As fall progresses, crappie fishing enthusiasts are finding success in the weeds in lakes like Minnetonka.

Catch crappies now: Late fall fishing tips
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As temperatures fall, anglers adapt. Here are some tips for catching crappie in the late autumn months.

Body of second avalanche victim with Minnesota ties recovered, 1 still missing

Alaska authorities announced the recovery of the remains of a man who was killed in an avalanche that also took the lives of two other men he was heli-skiing with.