Minnesota bird migration: Millions flying south for seasonal migration
Millions of birds are flying south for the winter, and anyone in the upper Midwest can see them off before the season ends.
Millions of birds are flying south for the winter, and anyone in the upper Midwest can see them off before the season ends.
Massive bird migration: Most over Wisconsin, 550M across US
Woah! Hundreds of millions of birds were migrating across the country on Wednesday night, with the highest concentration over Wisconsin.
Woah! Hundreds of millions of birds were migrating across the country on Wednesday night, with the highest concentration over Wisconsin.
Minnesota fall colors 2026: Tips, maps and events to make the most of the season
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off autumn with its 2026 fall color forecast, the popular Fall Color Finder webpage, a weekly newsletter and tips for getting outside to enjoy the season.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off autumn with its 2026 fall color forecast, the popular Fall Color Finder webpage, a weekly newsletter and tips for getting outside to enjoy the season.
Minnesota rabies scare: Pest control customers may have gotten false test results
A Minnesota pest control company may have left its customers in the dark about rabies exposures, and state officials are urging anyone who used its services to reach out to the health department to assess any possible risk.
A Minnesota pest control company may have left its customers in the dark about rabies exposures, and state officials are urging anyone who used its services to reach out to the health department to assess any possible risk.
What to expect for 2026 fall colors in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shared what to expect and ways to enjoy the fall color season in the state.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shared what to expect and ways to enjoy the fall color season in the state.
Tahoe bear deaths: Mama bear tried to get her dead cub up, drag it off the road, witnesses say
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
Wisconsin DNR announces early goose hunting season opens Sept. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced early goose season opens Tuesday. The DNR has provided further information and guidelines on what to know if you plan to go out on a hunt.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced early goose season opens Tuesday. The DNR has provided further information and guidelines on what to know if you plan to go out on a hunt.
Wisconsin hunting season opens in September
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released guidelines and information for September's hunting season.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released guidelines and information for September's hunting season.
Partial lunar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Thursday into Friday
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
Emerald ash borer threat: Tiny wasps released in Minnesota to save trees
Tiny wasps are facing a big mission in the fight against emerald ash borer in Minnesota.
Tiny wasps are facing a big mission in the fight against emerald ash borer in Minnesota.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Wisconsin Point sees first piping plover nesting in nearly 50 years
For the first time in nearly half a century, piping plovers have been spotted nesting on Wisconsin Point. This shorebird has been endangered for decades.
For the first time in nearly half a century, piping plovers have been spotted nesting on Wisconsin Point. This shorebird has been endangered for decades.
El Niño 2026: Why this year's pattern could mean warmer Minnesota winter
A super El Niño is setting the stage for an especially wet and warm Minnesota winter, and the impact of the global weather pattern doesn't stop there.
A super El Niño is setting the stage for an especially wet and warm Minnesota winter, and the impact of the global weather pattern doesn't stop there.
How the 'Super El Niño' could affect our weather
This winter, we are expecting to see what is called a “Super El Niño.” FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about what exactly this could mean for us in Minnesota.
This winter, we are expecting to see what is called a “Super El Niño.” FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about what exactly this could mean for us in Minnesota.
El Niño: What it is, how it affects our weather
What is El Niño, where does it come from and how does it affect our weather? FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about how this year’s El Niño weather pattern could affect our winter.
What is El Niño, where does it come from and how does it affect our weather? FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about how this year’s El Niño weather pattern could affect our winter.
This winter's El Niño could be strongest on record
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about what to know about this year’s El Niño weather pattern.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about what to know about this year’s El Niño weather pattern.
Outdoor Retailer trade show kicks off in Minneapolis this week
Outdoor Retailer kicks off in Minneapolis this week, the first year the city will host the massive trade show.
Outdoor Retailer kicks off in Minneapolis this week, the first year the city will host the massive trade show.
Minnesota's 62K acres of forests at risk as USDA moves to end 'Roadless Rule'
A new proposal could open up more than 62,000 acres of Minnesota’s national forests to logging and development under the reversal of the “roadless rule" that has been in effect for 25 years.
A new proposal could open up more than 62,000 acres of Minnesota’s national forests to logging and development under the reversal of the “roadless rule" that has been in effect for 25 years.
Walz executive order hopes to protect BWCA
Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday that he says will protect Minnesota’s wilderness areas by banning new mining permits in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday that he says will protect Minnesota’s wilderness areas by banning new mining permits in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.