Minnesota state parks are free these days in 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is waiving entry fees for state parks on four different days in 2024.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is waiving entry fees for state parks on four different days in 2024.
Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Watch: Moose deadpans to camera after getting pied in the face with snow
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”
The Endangered Species Act turns 50: A reflection on its mixed legacy
The powerful law charged the federal government with saving every endangered plant and animal in America. It enjoyed nearly unanimous bipartisan support but soon became controversial.
The powerful law charged the federal government with saving every endangered plant and animal in America. It enjoyed nearly unanimous bipartisan support but soon became controversial.
'You are the father!': Maury Povich declares paternity results for Denver Zoo orangutan
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
Minneapolis cougar headed to taxidermist, educational display
A cougar that was prowling neighborhoods in Minneapolis this month may soon go on display in the city, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced Wednesday.
A cougar that was prowling neighborhoods in Minneapolis this month may soon go on display in the city, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced Wednesday.
Study: Chimpanzees recognize photos of friends they haven't seen for decades
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
35 anglers rescued on floating ice in Minnesota lake
Thirty-five people had to be rescued Sunday evening after ice broke away from the shore of Upper Red Lake, north of Bemidji.
Thirty-five people had to be rescued Sunday evening after ice broke away from the shore of Upper Red Lake, north of Bemidji.
These US national parks will require a reservation in 2024
If you’re planning on visiting a national park somewhere in the United States in 2024, be sure to check if you may require a reservation to enter.
If you’re planning on visiting a national park somewhere in the United States in 2024, be sure to check if you may require a reservation to enter.
Yuletide owl found roosting in Kentucky family's Christmas tree for days before being found
The bird's home was disturbed when the family went on their yearly hunt for the perfect tree.
The bird's home was disturbed when the family went on their yearly hunt for the perfect tree.
‘The feeling was magical’: Fishermen spot hundreds of dolphins leaping through English channel
We saw huge amounts of dolphins jumping, chasing and swimming together, and before we knew it, we were in the middle of the pod,” Jake Davidson recalled.
We saw huge amounts of dolphins jumping, chasing and swimming together, and before we knew it, we were in the middle of the pod,” Jake Davidson recalled.
Massive skull of ancient 'sea monster' discovered in England
After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.
After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.
Minnesota shaped forest: How did it get there?
In northwest Minnesota there is a pine forest in the shape of Minnesota. How did it get there?
In northwest Minnesota there is a pine forest in the shape of Minnesota. How did it get there?
Massive 52-foot fin whale washes up on San Diego's Pacific Beach
“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.
“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.
Minneapolis cougar’s history details a lonely journey striking out for a mate
The popular Minneapolis cougar will be the subject of scientific studies in death as he was in life.
The popular Minneapolis cougar will be the subject of scientific studies in death as he was in life.
Minneapolis cougar made massive journey
The cougar traveled more than 500 miles to get to Minneapolis, all the way from Nebraska. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.
The cougar traveled more than 500 miles to get to Minneapolis, all the way from Nebraska. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.
Dramatic deer rescue from Lake Bemidji: Video
A buck was rescued from Lake Bemidji after getting trapped on the ice.
A buck was rescued from Lake Bemidji after getting trapped on the ice.
Cougar hit, killed on I-394 after Minneapolis cougar sightings
A cougar was hit and killed on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning.
A cougar was hit and killed on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning.
Rare blonde raccoon becomes frequent visitor at Iowa home
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
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Cougar wandering around Minneapolis neighborhood [RAW]
A cougar was spotted wandering around in Minneapolis this week. The City of Minneapolis issued an alert on Tuesday, saying the cougar was recently spotted near Kenwood Park. Officials say there's concern the large cat might be using the Cedar Lake trail system near the Lake of the Isles. Neighbors found tracks in the snow, a full day after the cougar was first spotted on home security footage. The DNR says it?s evidence that the cat remains in the area.
A cougar was spotted wandering around in Minneapolis this week. The City of Minneapolis issued an alert on Tuesday, saying the cougar was recently spotted near Kenwood Park. Officials say there's concern the large cat might be using the Cedar Lake trail system near the Lake of the Isles. Neighbors found tracks in the snow, a full day after the cougar was first spotted on home security footage. The DNR says it?s evidence that the cat remains in the area.