West Nile virus spike in Minnesota mosquitoes
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The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is warning the public about a spike in West Nile virus detected in Minnesota mosquitoes. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego spoke with an official about what can be done.

Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail

A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.

Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment

The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.

New tiny world beyond Neptune discovered, giving boost to ‘Planet Nine’ theory

Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.

Iceland volcano eruption caught on camera

A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

Iceland volcano eruption footage captured via drone
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Close-up drone footage of an Icelandic volcano eruption was shot by Hordur Kristleifsson. Iceland tourism officials say it is the 12th eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021

WI bear attack: Why black bears attack humans
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Cady Sartini with the Stephens Foundation Wisconsin Black Bear Research Project explained the situations in which black bears often attack humans, after a woman was seriously hurt in a bear attack over the weekend.

Questions remain following Wisconsin bear attack: Expert weighs in

A 69-year-old woman was transported to the hospital Saturday after being attacked by a black bear in Barron County, Wisconsin. While details about the incident are limited, bear experts say black bear attacks are extremely rare.

Western Wisconsin woman attacked by bear
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Wisconsin wildlife authorities are searching for a black bear that severely injured a 69-year-old woman.

Using wasps to fight emerald ash borer
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is using wasps in areas known to have emerald ash borer. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Bears play in fountain in Minnesota yard
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Bears were captured on video playing in the front yard of a home in Dayton, Minnesota, on July 9, 2025. Terri and John Leeds told FOX 9 this is the third year they've had bears in their yard.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy named acting NASA administrator

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will dually serve as acting NASA administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.