12-year-old reels in record-breaking fish from northwestern Montana reservoir

The sucker fish family also ranks as the third-largest family of fish in Montana, with nine species. It is followed by the minnow and salmonid (trout) families.

Minnesota DNR certifies 9 new fishing records

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week it has certified nine new fishing records set by anglers since March.

Trail of Small Wonders opens in St. Louis Park
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A little magic has arrived at the Westwood Hills Nature Center. For the fourth year, the Trail of Small Wonders is back in St. Louis Park. It features a miniature world of 150 hand-made dwellings for fairies, elves, gnomes and trolls. The Opening Day Festival is from 4:30 to 8 p.m., and is free and open to all and the trail is ADA accessible. The fairy houses will remain on display at Westwood Hills Nature Center from July 9th – 27th from sunrise to sunset. It’s located at 8200 West Franklin Avenue in St. Louis Park.

Woman attacked by shark in South Padre: ‘I thought it was a big fish’

A Texas woman recalls her terrifying escape from a shark attack on South Padre Island. The shark bit her left calf off. "My leg is pretty much gone."

Officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of owls – to save other owls

To prevent the extinction of the threatened spotted owl species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to kill thousands of invasive barred owls across forests in the western U.S.

Charlotte the stingray, pregnant fish despite no male companion, has died

Charlotte, a stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species, has died.

DNR adds Aitkin county to deer feed, attractant ban list

Hoping to reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease throughout Minnesota’s wild deer population, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has added Aitkin to its county ban on using deer feed and attractants.

Sacred white bison calf from Yellowstone not seen since birth

Yellowstone National Park officials say a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June 4.

Boa thought to be male gives birth to 14 snakes by extremely rare virgin birth phenomenon

Ronaldo, a 13-year-old Brazilian rainbow boa, was believed to be male and had not been in contact with any other snakes for at least nine years, according to researchers.

Working to keep mosquito population under control
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Mosquitos are thriving in Minnesota due to all the recent rain and warm weather, but the Metropolitan Mosquito Control is working to keep the population under control. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more.

Minnesota DNR closing trails, campgrounds due to flooding

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it is closing some trails, campsites, and even portions of some state parks due to flooding from the recent rain.

Minneapolis' Minnehaha Falls flowing strong after heavy rain: Video

A waterfall in the heart of Minneapolis that attracts more than 850,000 visitors annually is offering quite the show currently as above-average rainfalls continue to pummel most of Minnesota.

National Pollinator Week: Protecting pollinators
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It's National Pollinator Week, and FOX 9's Se Kwon chats with the Minnesota DNR about why they're so important.

Deer crashes through windshield of Rhode Island bus, injuring 3 passengers

A frightening incident occurred in Warwick, Rhode Island, on Monday when a deer crashed through the windshield of a bus, injuring three passengers.