Man says alligator found in Prior Lake, Minnesota was his escaped pet
Weeks after a young Minnesota girl found an alligator near her grandparents' home, a man said the reptile was his pet that escaped months ago.
Weeks after a young Minnesota girl found an alligator near her grandparents' home, a man said the reptile was his pet that escaped months ago.
DNR mandates chronic wasting testing for certain permit zones
This deer hunting season, deer harvested in four separate parts of Minnesota will need to be brought to the Department of Natural Resources so they can be tested for chronic wasting disease.
This deer hunting season, deer harvested in four separate parts of Minnesota will need to be brought to the Department of Natural Resources so they can be tested for chronic wasting disease.
Iowa angler sets new Minnesota record with muskie caught on Lake Vermilion
An angler from Iowa caught and released Minnesota's new state record muskie over the summer.
An angler from Iowa caught and released Minnesota's new state record muskie over the summer.
'Habitual runaway' emu prompts search in Benton County, Minn.
Officials are searching for a missing emu in Benton County, Minnesota.
Officials are searching for a missing emu in Benton County, Minnesota.
Twin Cities repair shops seeing more work as deer become more active
With the sun setting earlier and deer getting more active this time of year, it's a bad mix for drivers.
With the sun setting earlier and deer getting more active this time of year, it's a bad mix for drivers.
Flock of 600,000 ducks appears on National Weather Service radar near Duluth
A flock of 600,000 ducks appeared on National Weather Service radar near McGregor, Minnesota Wednesday.
A flock of 600,000 ducks appeared on National Weather Service radar near McGregor, Minnesota Wednesday.
Monarch butterfly and dragonfly migrations are so massive they’re being caught on NWS radar
The National Weather Service’s weather surveillance radar captured a massive migration of monarch butterflies and dragonflies flying over the central United States.
The National Weather Service’s weather surveillance radar captured a massive migration of monarch butterflies and dragonflies flying over the central United States.
Benton Co. sheriff warns drivers to be on the lookout for deer
The sheriff in Benton County, Minnesota is warning to drivers to keep their eyes peeled for deer.
The sheriff in Benton County, Minnesota is warning to drivers to keep their eyes peeled for deer.
Enormous lion terrifies photographer with loud roar — then smiles at him
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
Duluth police warn public after 2 dogs bitten by bear
Police in Duluth, Minnesota are warning members of the public after two dogs were reportedly bitten by a black bear.
Police in Duluth, Minnesota are warning members of the public after two dogs were reportedly bitten by a black bear.
Buckthorn-eating goats back in action in Burnsville, Minn.
Goats are back in Burnsville, Minnesota to help curb the growth of buckthorn at parks throughout the city.
Goats are back in Burnsville, Minnesota to help curb the growth of buckthorn at parks throughout the city.
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import whales or dolphins
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
University of Minnesota warns of suspected rabid bat seen on campus
University of Minnesota officials are warning the campus community after a bat was found acting strangely on the East Bank, according to a U of M SAFE-U Alert.
University of Minnesota officials are warning the campus community after a bat was found acting strangely on the East Bank, according to a U of M SAFE-U Alert.
Plymouth police rescue owl tangled in net
An owl got an assist from some members of the Plymouth Police Department after it got caught in a net, according to Plymouth police.
An owl got an assist from some members of the Plymouth Police Department after it got caught in a net, according to Plymouth police.
Bald eagle badly hurt in battle in Marine on the St. Croix, Minn. rehabilitated and released to wild
After spending the last two months healing, a bald eagle has been released back into the wild by The Raptor Center.
After spending the last two months healing, a bald eagle has been released back into the wild by The Raptor Center.
DNR: Check your lifts and docks for invasive species when removing them from the water this fall
When taking boats, trailers, docks and lifts out of the water this fall, the DNR is reminding water-goers to remain vigilant about invasive species.
When taking boats, trailers, docks and lifts out of the water this fall, the DNR is reminding water-goers to remain vigilant about invasive species.
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.
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.
Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin say someone illegally shot and killed an elk near the side of a state highway over the weekend.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
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.
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.