Devil's Kettle Trail in northern MN recognized as top hiking trail

The Devil's Kettle trail at Judge C.R. Magney State Park in Minnesota's Arrowhead Region has been voted the top hiking trail in the nation in a USA Today survey.

Giant rat species captured on video for 1st time in Papua New Guinea

A newly released video shows the first-ever footage of the subalpine woolly rat, one of the world’s largest rodents, captured in Papua New Guinea.

Video: Monkeys caught kidnapping baby monkeys of a different species

Scientists have found surprising video evidence of what they call monkey kidnappings – and they’re trying to figure out why.

Video shows alligator eating baby gator in Florida's Everglades

A tour group in Florida’s Everglades came across an unsettling sight: they witnessed an adult alligator eating a baby gator in a "National Geographic moment."

Alligator made famous in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies at more than 80 years old

The gator was known for his work in popular films such as Happy Gilmore. He has been at a sanctuary in Colorado since his retirement in 2006.

'Mallard Maternity Ward' ducklings hatch
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A mother duck laid her eggs in a planter in a St. Anthony Village shopping center, and now her ducklings have hatched.

St. Louis Park canoeist found dead in Boundary Waters

The body of a St. Louis Park, Minn. man was recovered from Iron Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area after a U.S. Forest Service worker came across a capsized canoe over the weekend.

New coloring book for grown ups offers history lesson of Saint Paul Parks

"Parks & People: A Colorful History of Saint Paul Parks" is a new coloring book celebrating the beauty, history, and cultural significance of Saint Paul's beloved park system.

Fishing season officially underway in Minnesota
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Fishing season has officially started in Minnesota. FOX 9's Babs Santos talks with some anglers.

Watch: Australian diver shares surprise encounter with a swimming scallop

An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.

Lake Minnetonka carp: A bright idea to tackle problem makes waves with some homeowners

At 10 p.m., Jay Nygard wandered into his backyard and began recording on his phone. Just beyond his dock in West Arm Bay, a boat of bow fisherman were hunting carp.

Overnight carp fishing causing controversy
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Overnight carp fishing is causing controversy on Lake Minnetonka. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.

Minnesota Governor?s fishing opener
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The 2025 Governor?s fishing opener is underway at Cross Lake. Fox 9?s Jared Piepenburg talks with Gov. Tim Walz about the fishing opener and what he?s most looking forward to this season.

Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed

A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.

Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC

A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.