FOX 9's Rob Olson: What I did after I got bitten by a tick
I write this as a first-person account, simply hoping it’s helpful. Lyme Disease is relatively rare, but with more than a thousand lab-confirmed or clinically diagnosed cases in Minnesota each year, and a few thousand more cases where it’s suspected, it’s prevalent enough to be aware of.
I write this as a first-person account, simply hoping it’s helpful. Lyme Disease is relatively rare, but with more than a thousand lab-confirmed or clinically diagnosed cases in Minnesota each year, and a few thousand more cases where it’s suspected, it’s prevalent enough to be aware of.
Baby tigers born at the Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo announced their Amur tiger gave birth to a litter of cubs on Mother's Day this year.
The Minnesota Zoo announced their Amur tiger gave birth to a litter of cubs on Mother's Day this year.
Como Zoo names baby zebra 'Aurora' after Minnesota's new sports team
The Como Zoo's baby zebra now has a name.
The Como Zoo's baby zebra now has a name.
Leave baby deer alone, Minnesota DNR urges
Fawns spend up to 95% of their first 10 days of life alone, which is how they survive.
Fawns spend up to 95% of their first 10 days of life alone, which is how they survive.
Watch: Trombone-playing music teacher scares off bear from Canadian school
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Summer of sharks at Sea Life at Mall of America
Sea Life at Mall of America has welcomed a new resident, a baby zebra shark, for the summer of the shark. The shark was born at the Minnesota Zoo.
Sea Life at Mall of America has welcomed a new resident, a baby zebra shark, for the summer of the shark. The shark was born at the Minnesota Zoo.
Ex-MMA trainer fights kangaroo that attacked his dogs in wild video
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
Contest to name 2 new wolf pups at International Wolf Center
Voting is open until June 10 to choose the names for the International Wolf Center's two new wolf pups.
Voting is open until June 10 to choose the names for the International Wolf Center's two new wolf pups.
Bison gores woman, tosses her 10 feet in Yellowstone after getting too close
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
Project in northern Minnesota forest works to protect red pines
An experiment forest in the Chippewa National Forest is weighing ways to save the giant red pines.
An experiment forest in the Chippewa National Forest is weighing ways to save the giant red pines.
Texas fishermen reel in rare black alligator gar: 'Wild experience'
Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.
Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.
Experimental forests in northern Minnesota study the future impacts of climate change
Many Minnesotans head north to enjoy the lakes and forests. But nestled in those trees, not far from the water, is something intriguing if not mysterious.
Many Minnesotans head north to enjoy the lakes and forests. But nestled in those trees, not far from the water, is something intriguing if not mysterious.
Black bear charges into Wisconsin home, attacks couple
A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.
A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.
Duck crashes through helicopter windshield, injuring MN State Patrol pilot
A State Patrol helicopter pilot is recovering after a duck hit him in the head while he was flying.
A State Patrol helicopter pilot is recovering after a duck hit him in the head while he was flying.
Watch: Voyageurs Wolf Project captures wolf pups running in northern Minnesota
Video shared by the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows a pack of wolf pups trying to keep up with their parents in northern Minnesota.
Video shared by the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows a pack of wolf pups trying to keep up with their parents in northern Minnesota.
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
First wild mammal tests positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
A wild fox has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Anoka County.
A wild fox has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Anoka County.
Jumping worms in Minnesota: How to stop the spread
The University of Minnesota is asking for the public’s help in stopping the spread of the "highly invasive" jumping worm.
The University of Minnesota is asking for the public’s help in stopping the spread of the "highly invasive" jumping worm.
Watch: Voyageurs Wolf Project trail cam captures the traffic of the Northwoods
Watch the fauna of northern Minnesota as captured by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.
Watch the fauna of northern Minnesota as captured by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.
Wildlife rehab center encourages people to bring in sick birds
From March 28 through May 1, 2022, the Raptor Center had tested 188 birds on entry to its center, resulting in 114 positive cases, including great horned owls, bald eagles and red-tailed hawks.
From March 28 through May 1, 2022, the Raptor Center had tested 188 birds on entry to its center, resulting in 114 positive cases, including great horned owls, bald eagles and red-tailed hawks.