Ice fishing in MN ending early due to warm weather
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has declared ice out for many Minnesota lakes, including White Bear Lake. For White Bear Lake, it is the earliest ice out in almost 100 years.

Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'

Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.

Las Vegas’ Bellagio helps rescue yellow-billed loon from its fountain

The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.

White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico

A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.

Minnesota's moose population remains stable, DNR says

A new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources report shows that the moose population in Minnesota has remained "relatively stable" in recent years.

Minnesota DNR urges safety on ice house removal deadline

On Monday, the short-lived ice fishing season comes to an end in the metro. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people who still need to pull shelters off the ice to use extreme caution since many of them are too dangerous to reach at this point.

March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear

You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.

Minnesota DNR announces changes to record fish program

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced new opportunities for Minnesotans to catch state record fish. 

International Festival of Owls this weekend in MN
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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
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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.