Minnesota bear cub rescued from tree, brought to Wisconsin rehabilitation center
A young bear cub who was found in a tree in Minnesota is now recovering at a rescue center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
A young bear cub who was found in a tree in Minnesota is now recovering at a rescue center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
9-year-old Minnesota boy survives shark attack in Miami
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
Loring Park among 13 proposed sites for gypsy moth treatment
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is planning to complete gypsy moth treatments at 13 sites throughout Minnesota this spring, including Loring Park in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is planning to complete gypsy moth treatments at 13 sites throughout Minnesota this spring, including Loring Park in Minneapolis.
Endangered songbirds are losing their chance to learn mating calls, putting species at risk
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
'Dude, I just need you to exit the car, please!': Snake hitches ride, terrifies woman
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to add new campground
One of Minnesota’s more popular state parks is getting a new campground.
One of Minnesota’s more popular state parks is getting a new campground.
Turkey storms into and destroys dentist's office
The large bird reportedly caused significant damage to the dentist's waiting room
The large bird reportedly caused significant damage to the dentist's waiting room
A fast thaw has Minnesota river towns on alert this spring
Only two-and-a-half weeks ago, high temperatures were still below zero in the Minnesota area, but now we are close to 50.
Only two-and-a-half weeks ago, high temperatures were still below zero in the Minnesota area, but now we are close to 50.
2 skiers defy death in descent of Yosemite's Half Dome
Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and skied back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat.
Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and skied back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat.
Wisconsin hunters exceed wolf target by nearly 100 animals
Wisconsin hunters and trappers killed nearly double the number of wolves that the state allotted for a weeklong season, and they did it so quickly that officials ended the hunt after less than three days, according to figures released Thursday.
Wisconsin hunters and trappers killed nearly double the number of wolves that the state allotted for a weeklong season, and they did it so quickly that officials ended the hunt after less than three days, according to figures released Thursday.
Mount Etna lights up Sicily's night sky with 6th eruption in 8 days
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
1,700 rehabilitated turtles returned to Texas waters
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
‘Magic of mother nature’: Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ illuminates El Capitan
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
Eden Prairie officers rescue bald eagle during bitter cold
A bald eagle is on the mend after Eden Prairie police officers rescued it during the bitter cold snap last week, according to the Eden Prairie Police Department.
A bald eagle is on the mend after Eden Prairie police officers rescued it during the bitter cold snap last week, according to the Eden Prairie Police Department.
Bear bites woman through toilet in outhouse
Shannon Stevens told The AP that she sat down on the toilet and felt something immediately bite her.
Shannon Stevens told The AP that she sat down on the toilet and felt something immediately bite her.
Mother lays egg on Minnesota DNR EagleCam
A little, feathery bundle of joy is on the way for the bald eagles on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EagleCam.
A little, feathery bundle of joy is on the way for the bald eagles on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EagleCam.
Bald eagle treated at U of M Raptor Center finds new home at zoo
A bald eagle treated at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center is on his way to a new home at a New Jersey zoo.
A bald eagle treated at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center is on his way to a new home at a New Jersey zoo.
2 wolves illegally killed in northern Minnesota, DNR investigating
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating after wildlife researchers found two wolves with GPS-tracking collars in northern Minnesota that had been illegally killed.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating after wildlife researchers found two wolves with GPS-tracking collars in northern Minnesota that had been illegally killed.
3,000 trees to be removed in St. Paul due to emerald ash borer
In St. Paul, several thousand boulevard ash trees are now marked for removal, all victims of the emerald ash borer. Replacement is planned, but not for two years.
In St. Paul, several thousand boulevard ash trees are now marked for removal, all victims of the emerald ash borer. Replacement is planned, but not for two years.
Great white shark bites boat in Gulf waters off Tampa Bay
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.