DNR reminders ahead of firearm deer season this weekend
Minnesota DNR Big Game Program Leader Barb Keller shared some helpful reminders ahead of the state's firearm deer season beginning this weekend.
2nd escaped monkey killed as search continues after Mississippi crash
Authorities in Mississippi say a second escaped monkey has been shot and killed following a truck crash that released several primates along Interstate 59 near Heidelberg.
Monkey truck Mississippi latest: Mother shoots, kills one fearing for her children
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
Going for Gold: Geologist finds flecks of treasure in the metro
Lucas Lundgren is a geologist by trade, but in his free time he pans for gold across the Midwest. He calls himself 'Glacial Gold Hunter', and he's created quite a following on YouTube and Instagram.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
Minnesota Zoo welcomes Snooki the sea turtle
The Minnesota Zoo is now the home of a loggerhead sea turtle named Snooki, in a nod to the “Jersey Shore" star.
Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing
Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.
Upper Red Lake walleye limit set for winter season
Anglers on Upper Red Lake can keep four walleye for the 2025-26 winter season, a change from the five allowed during open-water months.
Bass fishing tips for autumn in Minnesota
Autumn is a unique time for fishing as many anglers turn to hunting, leaving boat ramps less crowded as fish feed more aggressively in response to falling temperatures.
Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree
In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.
Autumn fishing in Minnesota: Tips and tactics
Recent cold snaps are changing fish behavior as autumn settles in, leading some anglers to change fishing patterns with the season.
Alaska authorities ID remains of avalanche victim with Minnesota ties
Alaska authorities identified the remains of a missing heli-skier who was caught in an avalanche with two friends earlier this year.
Watch: Rescuers save wounded jaguar struggling to cross Brazil’s Rio Negro
A wounded jaguar struggling to cross Brazil’s Rio Negro was rescued by officials near Manaus after spending hours in the water.
Record-breaking great white ‘Contender’ spotted again off Canada’s coast
Contender, the largest male great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic, is on the move and was recently pinged off the coast of Canada.
Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export
Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.
Outdoor Retailer names Minneapolis its new home for trade show
After years in Salt Lake City, Outdoor Retailer says it's bringing its trade show, a showcase for the outdoor industry, to Minneapolis for 2026 and the foreseeable future.
















