Moment of Zen: Loon family spotted at French Regional Park
FOX 9 Photojournalist Ahmad-Seraj Sarim was at French Regional Park in Plymouth Wednesday morning and spotted a family of loons in the water.
FOX 9 Photojournalist Ahmad-Seraj Sarim was at French Regional Park in Plymouth Wednesday morning and spotted a family of loons in the water.
Black bears wander into Elk River neighorhood
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera at his home. A couple of bears wandered into the driveway, and one was looking for food in a birdfeeder.
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera at his home. A couple of bears wandered into the driveway, and one was looking for food in a birdfeeder.
Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Zebra mussels detecting dog now on patrol for Minnesota DNR
The DNR says you can expect a new type of patrol at boat launches this summer as the department hopes to combat the spread of zebra mussels.
The DNR says you can expect a new type of patrol at boat launches this summer as the department hopes to combat the spread of zebra mussels.
Minnesota DNR electronic licensing system for fishing, hunting set to launch in June
The Minnesota DNR is set to launch a new electronic licensing system for fishing and hunting licenses in June. During the transition, fishing license sales will be temporarily paused, but anglers will be allowed to fish without a license,
The Minnesota DNR is set to launch a new electronic licensing system for fishing and hunting licenses in June. During the transition, fishing license sales will be temporarily paused, but anglers will be allowed to fish without a license,
Brainerd Lakes fishing forecast: What to expect Memorial Day weekend
As cabin goers head north for the weekend, anglers in the Brainerd Lakes area are gearing up for what could be some of the best fishing of the season so far.
As cabin goers head north for the weekend, anglers in the Brainerd Lakes area are gearing up for what could be some of the best fishing of the season so far.
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
Minnesota rescue crew saves stranded canoers in BWCA: video
A late-night wilderness adventure turned into a dramatic helicopter rescue in the Boundary Waters after two canoers became stranded without their gear.
A late-night wilderness adventure turned into a dramatic helicopter rescue in the Boundary Waters after two canoers became stranded without their gear.
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
Boundary Waters flooding: Flood advisory in effect until Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Boundary Waters, warning of dangerous water levels and hazardous conditions for campers and paddlers.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Boundary Waters, warning of dangerous water levels and hazardous conditions for campers and paddlers.
Loon lays egg on Mother's Day, footage captured on Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera
A loon on the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera laid an egg on Mother's Day.
A loon on the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera laid an egg on Mother's Day.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Help feed the Great Lakes Aquarium's otters
Help feed the Great Lakes Aquarium's otters by donating rainbow smelt.
Help feed the Great Lakes Aquarium's otters by donating rainbow smelt.
Gov. Walz previews fishing opener weekend in Stillwater
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 to preview the 2026 Fishing Opener, the unofficial kickoff to summer across the state. Thousands of anglers are expected on the water as Walz highlights the importance of fishing to Minnesota’s economy. The governor discusses plans to go fishing with legislative leaders and his family during the weekend.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 to preview the 2026 Fishing Opener, the unofficial kickoff to summer across the state. Thousands of anglers are expected on the water as Walz highlights the importance of fishing to Minnesota’s economy. The governor discusses plans to go fishing with legislative leaders and his family during the weekend.
Minnesota catch-and-release bass season draws anglers ahead of opener
Early bass fishing is making waves as anglers take advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release season before the traditional opener.
Early bass fishing is making waves as anglers take advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release season before the traditional opener.
MN prespawn bass fishing: Catch-and-release season tips
Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season is giving anglers access to the prespawn bite before opener. FOX 9 joins pro angler Josh Douglas near Mille Lacs Lake to share tips on where to find bass and the best lures to use.
Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season is giving anglers access to the prespawn bite before opener. FOX 9 joins pro angler Josh Douglas near Mille Lacs Lake to share tips on where to find bass and the best lures to use.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Fat Bird Week begins in Wisconsin
Celebrating its “chunky native birds,” the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is hosting its annual Fat Bird Week May 8th through May 15, allowing people to vote on their favorite feathery friends that play a significant role in the state’s pollination efforts.
Celebrating its “chunky native birds,” the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is hosting its annual Fat Bird Week May 8th through May 15, allowing people to vote on their favorite feathery friends that play a significant role in the state’s pollination efforts.