Sacred land returned to Upper Sioux Community
The land that makes up the Upper Sioux Agency State Park in Granite Falls was returned to the Upper Sioux Community on Friday. This is said to be the first time the state of Minnesota has returned a state park to a Native American community.
The land that makes up the Upper Sioux Agency State Park in Granite Falls was returned to the Upper Sioux Community on Friday. This is said to be the first time the state of Minnesota has returned a state park to a Native American community.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit for summer 2024 revealed
Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake will be catch-and-release during the spring and early summer months.
Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake will be catch-and-release during the spring and early summer months.
The Raptor Center celebrates 50 years
Every year, The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota treats 1,000 birds of prey. But sadly, not every raptor that comes into the center is able to be released into the wild. Those birds become winged ambassadors and help teach an important lesson about the role we play in the health of raptors. The Raptor Center does welcome the public for guided tours Tuesday through Sunday. Book the tour ahead of time online.
Every year, The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota treats 1,000 birds of prey. But sadly, not every raptor that comes into the center is able to be released into the wild. Those birds become winged ambassadors and help teach an important lesson about the role we play in the health of raptors. The Raptor Center does welcome the public for guided tours Tuesday through Sunday. Book the tour ahead of time online.
MN lawmakers consider classroom egg hatching ban
Should students be able to hatch all types of eggs in their classrooms? At the state Capitol Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed a proposal that would prohibit waterfowl, including ducks, geese and swans, from being incubated in schools.
Should students be able to hatch all types of eggs in their classrooms? At the state Capitol Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed a proposal that would prohibit waterfowl, including ducks, geese and swans, from being incubated in schools.
Experienced surfer recounts 1st shark encounter in Hawaii: 'I was just in shock'
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Invasive mussels pose threat to Yellowstone National Park
Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.
Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.
Arizona couple finds rattlesnake in the backseat of the car
The woman thinks she was driving around with the snake in the back of her car for two weeks.
The woman thinks she was driving around with the snake in the back of her car for two weeks.
DNR keeping an eye on fire danger in MN
Warm dry winter conditions creating challenges and concerns for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Already this year Red Flag Warnings have been declared and fire crews have battled wildfires. Sunday morning DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist Karen Harrison shares some of what the DNR is tracking into the spring. She also points out that people are responsible for 90% of wildfires, and prevention is key especially as people get out to enjoy warm weather earlier in the year.
Warm dry winter conditions creating challenges and concerns for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Already this year Red Flag Warnings have been declared and fire crews have battled wildfires. Sunday morning DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist Karen Harrison shares some of what the DNR is tracking into the spring. She also points out that people are responsible for 90% of wildfires, and prevention is key especially as people get out to enjoy warm weather earlier in the year.
Early ice out on White Bear Lake boosts local businesses
In yet another record for Minnesota, this year's ice out was declared on White Bear Lake on Friday, March 8, the earliest date since 1928.
In yet another record for Minnesota, this year's ice out was declared on White Bear Lake on Friday, March 8, the earliest date since 1928.
Ice fishing in MN ending early due to warm weather
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has declared ice out for many Minnesota lakes, including White Bear Lake. For White Bear Lake, it is the earliest ice out in almost 100 years.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has declared ice out for many Minnesota lakes, including White Bear Lake. For White Bear Lake, it is the earliest ice out in almost 100 years.
Bear gang steals trash can from Connecticut driveway
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Las Vegas’ Bellagio helps rescue yellow-billed loon from its fountain
The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.
The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.
White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico
A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.
A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.
Minnesota's moose population remains stable, DNR says
A new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources report shows that the moose population in Minnesota has remained "relatively stable" in recent years.
A new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources report shows that the moose population in Minnesota has remained "relatively stable" in recent years.
Scientists photograph ‘lost bird,’ not seen for decades, during expedition in Africa
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
Minnesota DNR urges safety on ice house removal deadline
On Monday, the short-lived ice fishing season comes to an end in the metro. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people who still need to pull shelters off the ice to use extreme caution since many of them are too dangerous to reach at this point.
On Monday, the short-lived ice fishing season comes to an end in the metro. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people who still need to pull shelters off the ice to use extreme caution since many of them are too dangerous to reach at this point.
March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
Minnesota DNR announces changes to record fish program
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced new opportunities for Minnesotans to catch state record fish.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced new opportunities for Minnesotans to catch state record fish.