'Cocaine cat' escaped from owner during traffic stop, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat broke its leg and later tested positive for cocaine.

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake: Business owners thrilled about full season

For the first time in years, walleye fishing will be open all summer long at Mille Lacs Lake. Resorts and bait shops are ecstatic about the potential impact on their local economy.

5-year-old angler reels in record catch

It's not the first time 5-year-old Akeley's skills have been in the spotlight.

Hawaiian man nicknamed 'Dolphin Dave' accused of harassing humpback whale

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said 65-year-old David Jiménez of Maui was cited after he allegedly harassed wildlife in the state park.

Wolf spotted snacking on deer near Clearwater, Minnesota
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FOX 9 viewer Nick Danielson sent us the video of a wolf 3 miles south of the Kwik Trip in Clearwater, Minnesota, eating a dead deer. Danielson said it's "very uncommon" to see a wolf this far down south. (These videos are looped)

Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen

When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.  

Ice fishing in Minnesota: Deadline to remove shelters approaching

People who haven't removed their fish houses from lakes in Minnesota should do so soon as the deadline is approaching for inland waters. 

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake open all summer

There's good news for anglers on Mille Lacs Lake this summer as the Minnesota DNR has loosened regulations for walleye fishing for open water season.

Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
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New research shows that flamingos may be similar to popular high school students ? forming cliques with like-minded individuals within their flocks. In the study, published in the journal Nature on March 1, scientists analyzed the personalities and social behavior of Caribbean and Chilean flamingos to examine opportunities for social support.

Minnesota farm's donkey has rare set of twin donkeys [extended cut]
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An exciting and unexpected moment at a Webster, Minnesota, farm last week as a rare set of twin donkeys were born. The amazing moment is one of many at the Rolling Acres Ranch that is just the beginning of a dream come true for Darick and Madi Kvam.