Black bears invade Lake Tahoe homes as break-ins surge and locals fortify defenses
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
Twin Cities regional parks hit 69.1 million visits in 2025, second-highest on record
Twin Cities parks and trails are more popular than ever, with new investments and improvements drawing millions of visitors.
Twin Cities parks and trails are more popular than ever, with new investments and improvements drawing millions of visitors.
‘Meadow Makers’ group tends to plants at Theodore Wirth Park
Did you know a group of volunteers gathers every week at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis to take care of the plants there? They call themselves “Meadow Makers,” and it’s open to anyone. Susan Wilkins, the curator for the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden at the park, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the group.
Did you know a group of volunteers gathers every week at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis to take care of the plants there? They call themselves “Meadow Makers,” and it’s open to anyone. Susan Wilkins, the curator for the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden at the park, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the group.
Fish mortality reports rising as prolonged heat continues, MN DNR says
Rising temperatures are leading to rising fish mortality rates, according to the Minnesota DNR.
Rising temperatures are leading to rising fish mortality rates, according to the Minnesota DNR.
Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs near Alaska state park
A woman was attacked by a brown bear Saturday while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska, authorities said.
A woman was attacked by a brown bear Saturday while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska, authorities said.
Superior National Forest working to reopen parts of BWCA
Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall said he was working outlined the status of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure and plans to reopen parts of the BWCA amid the wildfires fight.
Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall said he was working outlined the status of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure and plans to reopen parts of the BWCA amid the wildfires fight.
Crews continue battling northern MN wildfires
More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in the northern regions of Minnesota, spreading across thousands of acres burned so far. FOX 9’s Cody Matz provides a breakdown on the continuing efforts to control the blazes.
More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in the northern regions of Minnesota, spreading across thousands of acres burned so far. FOX 9’s Cody Matz provides a breakdown on the continuing efforts to control the blazes.
FWC: 13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
West Nile virus detected in Wisconsin mosquitoes: What you need to know
Wisconsin health officials are urging people to take precautions after mosquitoes and a wild bird tested positive for West Nile virus — the first confirmed cases of 2026.
Wisconsin health officials are urging people to take precautions after mosquitoes and a wild bird tested positive for West Nile virus — the first confirmed cases of 2026.
MN wildfires: 2 fires could merge into massive blaze
Two burning wildfires in the Superior National Forest could merge into a huge blaze.
Two burning wildfires in the Superior National Forest could merge into a huge blaze.
Boundary Waters closed: Wildfires burn in northern MN
The entire Boundary Waters wilderness is officially closing to the public due to rapid wildfire growth in the Superior National Forest. Following a lightning storm on July 7th, multiple fires—including the 5,000-acre Thumb fire and the 3,000-acre Bear Trap fire—have rapidly expanded under dry, windy conditions.
The entire Boundary Waters wilderness is officially closing to the public due to rapid wildfire growth in the Superior National Forest. Following a lightning storm on July 7th, multiple fires—including the 5,000-acre Thumb fire and the 3,000-acre Bear Trap fire—have rapidly expanded under dry, windy conditions.
Black bear activity leads to restrictions at a Chippewa National Forest campground
The U.S. Forest Service has placed a restriction on what camping gear can be used at the West Winnie Campground within the Chippewa National Forest due to black bear activity.
The U.S. Forest Service has placed a restriction on what camping gear can be used at the West Winnie Campground within the Chippewa National Forest due to black bear activity.
Isle Royale wolf activity closes Three Mile campground
Emboldened wolves at Isle Royale National Park led authorities to close one of the campgrounds.
Emboldened wolves at Isle Royale National Park led authorities to close one of the campgrounds.
Body found at Palisade Head cliff in Tettegouche State Park, second death this year
Authorities say they are investigating after a body was found and recovered from the base of Palisade Head, a well-known cliff in Tettegouche State Park.
Authorities say they are investigating after a body was found and recovered from the base of Palisade Head, a well-known cliff in Tettegouche State Park.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
Lawsuit filed over veterans’ access to campsite
A dispute over zoning rules and whether veterans can camp on a Lake Vermillion campground have the group and landowner suing St. Louis County. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
A dispute over zoning rules and whether veterans can camp on a Lake Vermillion campground have the group and landowner suing St. Louis County. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
St. Louis County faces federal lawsuit over blocked free campsite for veterans
Veterans and a Lake Vermilion landowner are pushing back against St. Louis County’s restrictions on a charity campsite.
Veterans and a Lake Vermilion landowner are pushing back against St. Louis County’s restrictions on a charity campsite.
11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.