'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Parasite discovered in Wisconsin trout stream for first time
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging anglers to thoroughly clean their equipment after discovering a specific parasite in a wild trout for the first time.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging anglers to thoroughly clean their equipment after discovering a specific parasite in a wild trout for the first time.
Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
National Flower Day: Plant this "weed" to help the monarch butterfly population
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
Goat tests positive for avian influenza — a first in the United States
A goat kid in Stevens County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first case in the United States of bird flu in a domestic ruminant.
A goat kid in Stevens County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first case in the United States of bird flu in a domestic ruminant.
Dozens of eagles spotted at Minnesota lake: Video
Dozens of eagles were spotted at Lake Traverse in Wheaton, Minnesota, on Sunday.
Dozens of eagles were spotted at Lake Traverse in Wheaton, Minnesota, on Sunday.
Dozens of eagles spotted at Minnesota lake
Dozens of eagles were spotted at Lake Traverse in Wheaton, Minnesota. Check out this video by Carol Bauer via Storyful taken on March 17, 2024.
Dozens of eagles were spotted at Lake Traverse in Wheaton, Minnesota. Check out this video by Carol Bauer via Storyful taken on March 17, 2024.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
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.