Forest Service: Lutsen Mountains plans to nearly double in size, add 8 new lifts

Documents published by the Superior National Forest and the National Forest Service show Lutsen Mountains Ski Area’s plan to nearly double in size, build a two new base areas and construct numerous new chairlifts.

SeaWorld penguins tour the park in celebration of World Penguin Day

Scout, Delta and Pippa enjoyed a Saturday out of their enclosure going on a great adventure around the Orlando theme park.

As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner

The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.

Pig leads police officers on 45-minute pursuit before capture

The incident on Friday and was caught on body-cam footage by responding officers of the Stamford Police Department. 

Parts of Fort Snelling State Park closed due to spring flooding

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has closed several parts of Fort Snelling State Park due to flooding from the spring thaw. 

Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener postponed to 2021

The 2020 Minnesota governor's fishing opener has been postponed to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials rescue entangled bald eagles in Greenfield, Minnesota

Two bald eagles were rescued after they became entangled in the air and fell to the ground in Greenfield, Minnesota.

Possible cougar sighting in Dodge County, Minnesota

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a possible cougar sighting early Monday morning.

Minnesota wildcat sanctuary speaks out against 'Tiger King' cub petting

A Minnesota wildcat sanctuary is speaking out against controversial practices shown in "Tiger King," the popular Netflix docuseries that has captivated viewers holed up in their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Second eaglet hatches on Minnesota DNR's EagleCam

There are now two eaglets on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam with a third egg that could hatch any day. 

Good news: Minnesota State Parks to remain open during COVID-19 pandemic

Minnesota’s state parks, recreation areas, campgrounds and other public lands will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the DNR will adjust or cancel some public events.

Eaglet hatches on DNR's EagleCam for first time since 2017

If you're looking for a way to take your mind off the COVID-19 pandemic, tune into the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam where an eaglet just hatched in the nest for the first time in three years.