Superior National Forest working to reopen parts of BWCA
Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall said he was working outlined the status of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure and plans to reopen parts of the BWCA amid the wildfires fight.
Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall said he was working outlined the status of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure and plans to reopen parts of the BWCA amid the wildfires fight.
Crews continue battling northern MN wildfires
More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in the northern regions of Minnesota, spreading across thousands of acres burned so far. FOX 9’s Cody Matz provides a breakdown on the continuing efforts to control the blazes.
More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in the northern regions of Minnesota, spreading across thousands of acres burned so far. FOX 9’s Cody Matz provides a breakdown on the continuing efforts to control the blazes.
FWC: 13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
West Nile virus detected in Wisconsin mosquitoes: What you need to know
Wisconsin health officials are urging people to take precautions after mosquitoes and a wild bird tested positive for West Nile virus — the first confirmed cases of 2026.
Wisconsin health officials are urging people to take precautions after mosquitoes and a wild bird tested positive for West Nile virus — the first confirmed cases of 2026.
MN wildfires: 2 fires could merge into massive blaze
Two burning wildfires in the Superior National Forest could merge into a huge blaze.
Two burning wildfires in the Superior National Forest could merge into a huge blaze.
Boundary Waters closed: Wildfires burn in northern MN
The entire Boundary Waters wilderness is officially closing to the public due to rapid wildfire growth in the Superior National Forest. Following a lightning storm on July 7th, multiple fires—including the 5,000-acre Thumb fire and the 3,000-acre Bear Trap fire—have rapidly expanded under dry, windy conditions.
The entire Boundary Waters wilderness is officially closing to the public due to rapid wildfire growth in the Superior National Forest. Following a lightning storm on July 7th, multiple fires—including the 5,000-acre Thumb fire and the 3,000-acre Bear Trap fire—have rapidly expanded under dry, windy conditions.
Black bear activity leads to restrictions at a Chippewa National Forest campground
The U.S. Forest Service has placed a restriction on what camping gear can be used at the West Winnie Campground within the Chippewa National Forest due to black bear activity.
The U.S. Forest Service has placed a restriction on what camping gear can be used at the West Winnie Campground within the Chippewa National Forest due to black bear activity.
Isle Royale wolf activity closes Three Mile campground
Emboldened wolves at Isle Royale National Park led authorities to close one of the campgrounds.
Emboldened wolves at Isle Royale National Park led authorities to close one of the campgrounds.
Body found at Palisade Head cliff in Tettegouche State Park, second death this year
Authorities say they are investigating after a body was found and recovered from the base of Palisade Head, a well-known cliff in Tettegouche State Park.
Authorities say they are investigating after a body was found and recovered from the base of Palisade Head, a well-known cliff in Tettegouche State Park.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
Lawsuit filed over veterans’ access to campsite
A dispute over zoning rules and whether veterans can camp on a Lake Vermillion campground have the group and landowner suing St. Louis County. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
A dispute over zoning rules and whether veterans can camp on a Lake Vermillion campground have the group and landowner suing St. Louis County. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
St. Louis County faces federal lawsuit over blocked free campsite for veterans
Veterans and a Lake Vermilion landowner are pushing back against St. Louis County’s restrictions on a charity campsite.
Veterans and a Lake Vermilion landowner are pushing back against St. Louis County’s restrictions on a charity campsite.
11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
Minneapolis launches updated bikeway map showing newly charted routes
Minneapolis is making it easier for cyclists to navigate the city with a newly updated interactive bikeway map.
Minneapolis is making it easier for cyclists to navigate the city with a newly updated interactive bikeway map.
Woman escapes grizzly bear after terrifying encounter while walking her dog
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
DNR adds 5 counties to deer feeding, attractant ban
In an effort to curb chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday added five counties to the state's deer feeding and attractant ban. Michelle Carstensen with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to discuss what it means.
In an effort to curb chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday added five counties to the state's deer feeding and attractant ban. Michelle Carstensen with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to discuss what it means.
Caught on camera: Baby deer stuck in levee rescued by Chaska PD, DNR officers
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.
Minnesota DNR expands deer feeding ban to 5 more counties to slow CWD spread
Minnesota wildlife officials are expanding a ban on deer feeding and attractants to help fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Minnesota wildlife officials are expanding a ban on deer feeding and attractants to help fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).