Rare white bison calf spotted in Yellowstone National Park could fulfill prophecy
A Montana photographer has a picture she definitely will not forget after snapping a photo of a rare – and, potentially, sacred – white bison calf in Yellowstone National Park.
Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
High water levels in Minnesota rivers causing danger in water and on trails
Across Minnesota right now, rivers are unpredictable, fast moving and dangerous due to high water levels from a recent deluge of rain.
2 overturned kayakers rescued from Wisconsin river on Sunday
Authorities are reminding outdoor enthusiasts about the importance of lifejackets when in water after two overturned kayakers were rescued from a river in Wisconsin on Sunday.
High water closes St. Croix River boat launches; no-wake rule enforced
After a wet, rainy month of May, several boat launches along the St. Croix River closed this weekend because of high water levels.
Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia
A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.
Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt
Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.
Watch: Vermont bear rescued after weeks-long ordeal with head stuck in bucket
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
BWCA search: Man rescued by helicopter after signaling MN State Patrol plane
A 69-year-old man was rescued late Thursday night after he got separated from his group during a trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) earlier that morning, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Mosquito levels high in Minnesota thanks to frequent rain
May was the third-wettest month in the past 10 years with statewide rainfall totals, and the precipitation has led to "heavy mosquito activity" – with each additional rainfall hatching more eggs.
'Floating' Joro spiders are moving north: Will they spread to MN?
Could the "floating" Joro spider that is spreading along the Eastern Seaboard make it's way to Minnesota?
Survivor of BWCA canoe accident recounts deadly ordeal
Erik Grams says he and his brother Reis had been going to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) for more than 30 years.
Rare juvenile T. rex fossil unearthed by 3 boys, now on display at Denver museum
A juvenile T. rex fossil, discovered by a group of children during a hike near Marmarth, North Dakota, is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Bison gores 83-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
Bear meets sprinkler in northern MN — and it's hilarious: Video
A black bear wandered into a yard in northern Minnesota and encountered a sprinkler — the outcome was adorable and hilarious.
Fish without a license this weekend in MN -- if you bring your kid
Minnesota residents have a great opportunity to fish without a license this weekend during "Take a Kid Fishing" Weekend.
Body of second missing BWCA canoeist found
The body of the second missing canoeist was found in the Boundary Water Canoe Area (BWCA) Monday, a few days after the body of the other missing canoeist was found.