Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process

Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.

This summer's drought could mean shortened, muted fall color season

The severe and extreme drought across much of Minnesota this summer is putting stress on trees, which will impact their colors this fall. 

'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask

Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away

An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.

Illinois teen reels in record-setting northern pike in Boundary Waters

A teenager from Illinois reeled in a record-breaking northern pike while fishing in the Boundary Waters this summer, according to the Minnesota DNR.

Bear sightings on rise as they seek food amid drought

Black bear sightings are on the rise in Minnesota, as this summer's drought has made it harder for the bears to find the food they need to prepare for hibernation. 

Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida

A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.

Air quality briefly improved amid 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, UN says

The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.

Lake Huron sinkhole may hold secrets to how Earth got its oxygen

Scientists have discovered a previously unconsidered link between the length of daytime and the oxygen levels on Earth. Their theory was inspired by what they found at the bottom of Lake Huron.

Animal rights groups sue to stop Wisconsin wolf hunt

A coalition of animal rights groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday to stop Wisconsin’s wolf hunt this fall and invalidate a state law mandating annual hunts, arguing the statutes don’t give wildlife officials any leeway to consider population estimates.

Officials see increase in mosquitoes throughout metro, expect more after rainfall

Officials say that for the first time this year, weekly mosquito numbers exceeded the 10-year average - even before this past weekend's rain. Now, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says it's expecting numbers to increase significantly this week and next.

Squirrel stashes nuts in Minnesota officer's squad

An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.

U.S. Forest Service stops taking donations for firefighters after extra supplies attract bears

The U.S. Forest Service says it will stop accepting donations for firefighters called in to battle the Greenwood fire in northern Minnesota after officials ran out of storage space for the supplies, attracting the attention of bears.

Woman sentenced to jail, fined for walking on thermal ground at Yellowstone

Madeline Casey was sentenced to seven days in jail and $2,000 in fines after walking directly on thermal ground in Yellowstone, prosecutors said.