Como Zoo Conservatory corpse flower is blooming: Watch live

Frederick the corpse flower, a rare, stinky plant at the Como Zoo Conservatory, has started to bloom. That means you now have a limited window to take a sniff of the pungent flower. More info here:

Emerald ash borer found in 4 new Minnesota counties, quarantine expanding

The DNR has confirmed the presence of an insect larvae that kills ash trees by tunneling through them and depriving nutrients in four new Minnesota counties.

Plastic lid finally removed from bear's neck after 2 years

Wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck for two years.

Honda joins space race with successful reusable rocket test

Honda has entered the space race with the successful launch and landing of a reusable rocket, marking a significant step in its space ambitions.

BWCA recreation fees could more than double under proposed increases

The proposed increases would raise the cost of a youth trip from $8 to $20, while also raising the cost of an adult or senior trip from $16 to $40.

Turtle lays eggs near MN cabin
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A turtle lays eggs at a cabin on Knife Lake in Mora, Minnesota, and then makes its way to the water. It's a busy time of year for turtles laying eggs. In several weeks, the eggs will hatch and the baby turtles will make their way to the water.

Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home

A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.

See it: Angler shatters Idaho state record with unforgettable catch

An Idaho man made the catch of a lifetime when he caught a grass carp weighing nearly 70 pounds, officials announced this week.

Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts

Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.

Cicadas blamed for crash that left car on its side

An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.