EagleCam eaglet grounded after storm released by DNR after check-up
An EagleCam eaglet that went missing from its nest after a storm has been released by the Minnesota DNR after making a recovery at the Raptor Center.
An EagleCam eaglet that went missing from its nest after a storm has been released by the Minnesota DNR after making a recovery at the Raptor Center.
Mayfly hatches expected in coming weeks along Mississippi River
With mayfly hatches expected along the Mississippi River in the coming weeks, officials are preparing for swarms that often leave massive piles of dead bugs on local streets and highways.
With mayfly hatches expected along the Mississippi River in the coming weeks, officials are preparing for swarms that often leave massive piles of dead bugs on local streets and highways.
Wild horses in Anoka County found after sheriff's office asks public for help
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating and recovering two wild horses that escaped their enclosure.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating and recovering two wild horses that escaped their enclosure.
Emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests
Paul Cigan with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources discusses the fight against emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests.
Paul Cigan with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources discusses the fight against emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests.
Twin Cities company helps wildfire efforts
A St. Paul company is helping fight wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9’s Maury Glover shows us the new water scooping system that can shave critical minutes off of firefighting efforts.
A St. Paul company is helping fight wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9’s Maury Glover shows us the new water scooping system that can shave critical minutes off of firefighting efforts.
Boundary Waters campfire burning ban in effect
If you’re planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northern Minnesota this month, you’ll need to plan your trip around latest burning ban restrictions due to dry conditions and renewed wildfire concerns. FOX 9 has what you need to know.
If you’re planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northern Minnesota this month, you’ll need to plan your trip around latest burning ban restrictions due to dry conditions and renewed wildfire concerns. FOX 9 has what you need to know.
Minnesota DNR launching electronic licensing system Tuesday
It's a big week for those that enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota. The DNR is launching the state's new electronic licensing system on Tuesday. This is the DNR's first major update to fishing and hunting licensing in more than 25 years. Jamie Gangawire with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the preparations.
It's a big week for those that enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota. The DNR is launching the state's new electronic licensing system on Tuesday. This is the DNR's first major update to fishing and hunting licensing in more than 25 years. Jamie Gangawire with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the preparations.
Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
Como Zoo's corpse flower Horace could bloom in the coming days
Horace, a corpse flower at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, could just be days away from blooming again.
Horace, a corpse flower at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, could just be days away from blooming again.
New record-length lake trout caught on Lake Superior certified by DNR
The DNR has confirmed that a new state record-length lake trout was caught in May.
The DNR has confirmed that a new state record-length lake trout was caught in May.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
WATCH: Black bear wanders through Edina neighborhood
Edina resident John Meehan woke up Saturday morning to a black bear making its way through his backyard.
Edina resident John Meehan woke up Saturday morning to a black bear making its way through his backyard.
Black bear spotted wandering Edina neighborhood
Edina resident John Meehan sent FOX 9 footage from an outdoor camera of a black bear wandering through a yard early Saturday morning. It's the latest in a series of several bear sightings around the Twin Cities.
Edina resident John Meehan sent FOX 9 footage from an outdoor camera of a black bear wandering through a yard early Saturday morning. It's the latest in a series of several bear sightings around the Twin Cities.
Twin Cities bear sightings on the rise
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area, and residents are advised to secure food sources like birdfeeders and pet food to prevent attracting them.
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area, and residents are advised to secure food sources like birdfeeders and pet food to prevent attracting them.
Black bear spotted in Burnsville as sightings grow across Twin Cities
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area as experts say Minnesota’s bear population is growing and expanding south.
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area as experts say Minnesota’s bear population is growing and expanding south.
Officials grapple with Rochester geese population
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
Deep-sea nightmare: The bone-chilling fish lurking along the ocean floor
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
Bear caught on camera exploring front yard, driveway in Burnsville
A bear was caught on camera strolling through the front yard and driveway of a home in Burnsville.
A bear was caught on camera strolling through the front yard and driveway of a home in Burnsville.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Black bears caught on Blink camera wandering Elk River neighborhood
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera as a pair of black bears were wandering around his driveway.
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera as a pair of black bears were wandering around his driveway.