Twin Cities metro to see resurgence of mosquitoes this fall

A summer pest is sticking around this September. Crews with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District are still treating for mosquitoes as the Twin Cities metro area is set to see a fall resurgence of the biting insect.

Sheriff: Elk illegally shot, killed along northwestern Wisconsin highway

Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin say someone illegally shot and killed an elk near the side of a state highway over the weekend. 

Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth’ that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK

Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.

MDH: Rabid bat found in downtown Minneapolis

State health officials say a bat found in downtown Minneapolis earlier this week has tested positive for rabies. 

Warning issued after multiple bear sightings in northern Ramsey County

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is sharing bear safety tips after receiving multiple reported sightings of a bear in northern Ramsey County.

New wolf released on Isle Royale, bringing wolf population up to 15

Another wolf was relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior last week, bringing the total number of wolves on the island to 15. 

Warner Nature Center in St. Croix, Minn. to close at end of year

The Warner Nature Center in St. Croix, Minnesota will close at the end of the year, officials from the Science Museum and Manitou Fund announced on Friday.

Bear walks across lawn in North Oaks, DNR confirms 23 area sightings

A family in North Oaks, Minnesota got quite the surprise when they found a black bear walking across their lawn Thursday evening.

Residents not pleased with plans to develop area around Minnehaha Parkway

The parkway along Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis is known for its tree-lined trails, bicycles, and pedestrians. But a plan that's been in the works for a while aims to take it all up a notch.

Minnesota woman killed by bear near Canadian border

Authorities are investigating after a woman was reportedly killed by a bear near the Minnesota-Canada border Sunday evening.

UPDATE: DNR believes animal caught on camera in Eden Prairie was a coyote

UPDATE: Eden Prairie police released Friday that DNR officials believe the animal caught on trail cameras on Monday was not a cougar.