International Festival of Owls back in southern Minnesota this weekend
The International Festival of Owls is expecting around 3,000 visitors to Houston, Minnesota, for the three-day event.
The International Festival of Owls is expecting around 3,000 visitors to Houston, Minnesota, for the three-day event.
International Festival of Owls this weekend in MN
Organizers of the International Festival of Owls are expecting around 3,000 visitors to Houston, Minnesota, for the three-day event. FOX 9's Hannah Flood has the story.
Organizers of the International Festival of Owls are expecting around 3,000 visitors to Houston, Minnesota, for the three-day event. FOX 9's Hannah Flood has the story.
MN wildfire season starting early
Minnesota's wildfire season is starting early this year as the DNR says conditions are months ahead of schedule. In just the past week and a half, the DNR has responded to 45 wildfires in Minnesota.
Minnesota's wildfire season is starting early this year as the DNR says conditions are months ahead of schedule. In just the past week and a half, the DNR has responded to 45 wildfires in Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR, commercial fishers capture 83 invasive carp on Mississippi River
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and commercial fishers captured dozens of invasive carp in the Mississippi River near Winona.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and commercial fishers captured dozens of invasive carp in the Mississippi River near Winona.
Endangered bumble bee complicates Carver County highway project
A major Carver County road construction project is at risk of being delayed after county officials learned their work could adversely impact an endangered species.
A major Carver County road construction project is at risk of being delayed after county officials learned their work could adversely impact an endangered species.
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
Minnesota DNR announces 13 invasive species as prohibited
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it has classified 13 invasive aquatic plants, fish and invertebrates as prohibited.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it has classified 13 invasive aquatic plants, fish and invertebrates as prohibited.
Biggest snake species in the world discovered while filming with Will Smith in the Amazon
National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details about the largest identified snake, a green anaconda variant.
National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details about the largest identified snake, a green anaconda variant.
Watch: Donkeys interrupt meteorologist’s report, stealing the spotlight
Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'
A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
Count birds this weekend to help researchers around the world
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend to help researchers gather information about birds around the world.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend to help researchers gather information about birds around the world.
Spring is in bloom at the Arboretum
Though it has been a warm winter, it isn?t quite time for spring blooms, except at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Their Spring Flower Show opened on Feb. 8 and will run through March 10. The Arboretum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are also special events planned on some events, including Date Nights on Feb. 15, Feb. 22, and Feb. 29. The highlights of the event include floor-to-ceiling flower installations in the Oswald Visitor Center and a plethora of orchids in the Conservatory.
Though it has been a warm winter, it isn?t quite time for spring blooms, except at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Their Spring Flower Show opened on Feb. 8 and will run through March 10. The Arboretum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are also special events planned on some events, including Date Nights on Feb. 15, Feb. 22, and Feb. 29. The highlights of the event include floor-to-ceiling flower installations in the Oswald Visitor Center and a plethora of orchids in the Conservatory.
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Duluth Fire Department hoses repurposed into animal enrichment toys
The Duluth Fire Department takes decommissioned fire hoses and repurposes them into enrichment toys for the animals at the Lake Superior Zoo.
The Duluth Fire Department takes decommissioned fire hoses and repurposes them into enrichment toys for the animals at the Lake Superior Zoo.
Stingray pregnancy shocks aquarium, shark lab in NC: 'We have no male'
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
Minneapolis offering 1,000 trees in lottery to boost city's canopy
The Minneapolis Health Department partnered with Tree Trust and is offering 1,000 trees to Minneapolis property owners to help build the city's tree canopy.
The Minneapolis Health Department partnered with Tree Trust and is offering 1,000 trees to Minneapolis property owners to help build the city's tree canopy.
How has the warm winter affected plants in Minnesota?
How is this unseasonable weather affecting trees, shrubs and plants? At the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, this question has become one of the top things they have been asked about.
How is this unseasonable weather affecting trees, shrubs and plants? At the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, this question has become one of the top things they have been asked about.
Protecting plants amid warm MN winter
The unseasonably warm winter in Minnesota has some wondering about how plants and trees are faring. FOX 9's Rob Olson has some answers and tips on how to protect your plants during this warm winter.
The unseasonably warm winter in Minnesota has some wondering about how plants and trees are faring. FOX 9's Rob Olson has some answers and tips on how to protect your plants during this warm winter.
Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.