Minnesotan dies after rabies exposure from bat
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A Minnesotan over the age of 65 is dead after being exposed to a rabies-infected bat earlier this month.

Crews rescue ‘badly’ burned bear from Nevada wildfire

As crew members continued to battle the Davis Fire in Western Nevada, they rescued a bear found with severe burns.

Hundreds of pelicans on Minnesota lake
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Hundreds of pelicans migrating south are hanging out on a Twin Cities lake this week, eating fish before continuing their journey south for winter. It's not uncommon for large groups of pelicans numbering in the hundreds to be spotted in southern Minnesota in the fall.

MN angler catches cat while fishing
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A cat swam to a Minnesota fisherman, and now they're best friends. What started as a routine fishing trip turned into something special for a Minnesota angler. Erik Koffski heard meowing before heading out on his boat, which led to him finding a cat. The cat joined him while fishing ? and now Koffski and the cat have a new friendship. Photojournalist Scott Wise caught up with the pair.

Wisconsin bear attack: Boy shoots, kills animal mauling father

A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.

Hiker mauled by bear, hospitalized with ‘extensive’ injuries: official

A 45-year-old man hiking alone in Alberta, Canada, was mauled by a bear late Friday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed to Fox News Digital Saturday.

West Nile virus: Horse in MN dies after contracting disease

A horse in Todd County, Minnesota, is dead after it contracted West Nile virus (WNV) in August, marking the first confirmed equine case in Minnesota this year. 

City of Minneapolis says to be aware of bats with rabies

The City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) are reminding the community to be aware of bats, report bat exposure and be wary of the rabies risk that comes with bats. 

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

MN DNR on what to expect for 2024 fall colors
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides an update on what to expect for this year's fall colors.

Minnesota DNR shares what to expect for 2024 fall colors

The Minnesota DNR is set to provide an update on what this year's fall colors will look like, after a wet summer. 

Girl, age 12, wins top fishing prize of 'Master Angler Milestone': 'She does it all'

Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.