Black bear spotted in Burnsville as sightings grow across Twin Cities
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area as experts say Minnesota’s bear population is growing and expanding south.
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area as experts say Minnesota’s bear population is growing and expanding south.
Officials grapple with Rochester geese population
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
Deep-sea nightmare: The bone-chilling fish lurking along the ocean floor
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
Bear caught on camera exploring front yard, driveway in Burnsville
A bear was caught on camera strolling through the front yard and driveway of a home in Burnsville.
A bear was caught on camera strolling through the front yard and driveway of a home in Burnsville.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Black bears caught on Blink camera wandering Elk River neighborhood
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera as a pair of black bears were wandering around his driveway.
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera as a pair of black bears were wandering around his driveway.
Moment of Zen: Loon family spotted at French Regional Park
FOX 9 Photojournalist Ahmad-Seraj Sarim was at French Regional Park in Plymouth Wednesday morning and spotted a family of loons in the water.
FOX 9 Photojournalist Ahmad-Seraj Sarim was at French Regional Park in Plymouth Wednesday morning and spotted a family of loons in the water.
Black bears wander into Elk River neighorhood
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera at his home. A couple of bears wandered into the driveway, and one was looking for food in a birdfeeder.
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera at his home. A couple of bears wandered into the driveway, and one was looking for food in a birdfeeder.
Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Zebra mussels detecting dog now on patrol for Minnesota DNR
The DNR says you can expect a new type of patrol at boat launches this summer as the department hopes to combat the spread of zebra mussels.
The DNR says you can expect a new type of patrol at boat launches this summer as the department hopes to combat the spread of zebra mussels.
Minnesota DNR electronic licensing system for fishing, hunting set to launch in June
The Minnesota DNR is set to launch a new electronic licensing system for fishing and hunting licenses in June. During the transition, fishing license sales will be temporarily paused, but anglers will be allowed to fish without a license,
The Minnesota DNR is set to launch a new electronic licensing system for fishing and hunting licenses in June. During the transition, fishing license sales will be temporarily paused, but anglers will be allowed to fish without a license,
Brainerd Lakes fishing forecast: What to expect Memorial Day weekend
As cabin goers head north for the weekend, anglers in the Brainerd Lakes area are gearing up for what could be some of the best fishing of the season so far.
As cabin goers head north for the weekend, anglers in the Brainerd Lakes area are gearing up for what could be some of the best fishing of the season so far.
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
Minnesota rescue crew saves stranded canoers in BWCA: video
A late-night wilderness adventure turned into a dramatic helicopter rescue in the Boundary Waters after two canoers became stranded without their gear.
A late-night wilderness adventure turned into a dramatic helicopter rescue in the Boundary Waters after two canoers became stranded without their gear.
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
Boundary Waters flooding: Flood advisory in effect until Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Boundary Waters, warning of dangerous water levels and hazardous conditions for campers and paddlers.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Boundary Waters, warning of dangerous water levels and hazardous conditions for campers and paddlers.
Loon lays egg on Mother's Day, footage captured on Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera
A loon on the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera laid an egg on Mother's Day.
A loon on the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera laid an egg on Mother's Day.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.