Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
Wife of missing BWCA canoeist holding onto hope after boating mishap
The wife of a Ham Lake canoeist missing in the far northern extremes of the state’s boundary waters is desperately holding onto hope and faith that her husband will come home safe.
The wife of a Ham Lake canoeist missing in the far northern extremes of the state’s boundary waters is desperately holding onto hope and faith that her husband will come home safe.
These sea creatures could inspire new underwater robots, study finds
The tiny creatures propel themselves through water similar to the way a spacecraft fires thrusters to move in space.
The tiny creatures propel themselves through water similar to the way a spacecraft fires thrusters to move in space.
MN officials identify missing canoeists in BWCA as search continues
Despite tough conditions, authorities in St. Louis County say search efforts are continuing on Monday for two missing canoeists in northern Minnesota.
Despite tough conditions, authorities in St. Louis County say search efforts are continuing on Monday for two missing canoeists in northern Minnesota.
New wildlife area opens near Rochester, Minn.
A new wildlife recreation area is now open in southern Minnesota.
A new wildlife recreation area is now open in southern Minnesota.
Bemidji teen's health fight after bug bites
In 2023, Bemidji teen Kellen Knutson lost his ability to walk and talk, and doctors later found that he tested positive for two infectious diseases caused by tick and mosquito bites. FOX 9's Leah Beno has more on the teenager's recovery.
In 2023, Bemidji teen Kellen Knutson lost his ability to walk and talk, and doctors later found that he tested positive for two infectious diseases caused by tick and mosquito bites. FOX 9's Leah Beno has more on the teenager's recovery.
Minnesota summer air quality threatened by wildfires
Gloomy skies, coupled with an air quality alert across parts of the state last weekend, have some people this weekend wondering if Mother Nature was giving a warning about the summer ahead.
Gloomy skies, coupled with an air quality alert across parts of the state last weekend, have some people this weekend wondering if Mother Nature was giving a warning about the summer ahead.
Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population
Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.
Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Colorado angler helps authorities crack down on gigantic invasive fish: 'Highly unusual'
Colorado authorities recently announced that they've recovered massive invasive fish from a local pond – all thanks to a local fishing enthusiast.
Colorado authorities recently announced that they've recovered massive invasive fish from a local pond – all thanks to a local fishing enthusiast.
2 Minnesota camping spots named among the best in the Midwest
Two Minnesota locations have been recognized among the Top 10 Best Places to Camp in the Midwest.
Two Minnesota locations have been recognized among the Top 10 Best Places to Camp in the Midwest.
Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
2 record-breaking shovelnose sturgeons caught within 4 days in MN
Two record-breaking shovelnose sturgeons were caught within a few days of each other in Minnesota in March.
Two record-breaking shovelnose sturgeons were caught within a few days of each other in Minnesota in March.
Minnesotans enjoy fishing opener on Saturday
Many Minnesotans were out on lakes and rivers enjoying the fishing opener in the state on Saturday. FOX 9 photojournalist, Eric Gedrose, captured some anglers enjoying the day.
Many Minnesotans were out on lakes and rivers enjoying the fishing opener in the state on Saturday. FOX 9 photojournalist, Eric Gedrose, captured some anglers enjoying the day.
Minnesota DNR adds 18 new fish species to official catch-and-release state records
Anglers participating in the fishing opener this weekend could make history as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) added more than a dozen new species of fish to its catch-and-release record book this year.
Anglers participating in the fishing opener this weekend could make history as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) added more than a dozen new species of fish to its catch-and-release record book this year.
Species added to catch and release MN records
Those participating in the state fishing opener this weekend could make history, as the Minnesota DNR added more than a dozen new species of fish to its catch and release record book this year.
Those participating in the state fishing opener this weekend could make history, as the Minnesota DNR added more than a dozen new species of fish to its catch and release record book this year.
Food storage, bear interaction guidelines updated for BWCA travelers
If you’re planning to camp in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northern Minnesota this summer, new rules are being implemented for food storage to help prevent bear interactions.
If you’re planning to camp in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northern Minnesota this summer, new rules are being implemented for food storage to help prevent bear interactions.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.