Air taxis in Minnesota? MnDOT partners with NASA to examine future of aerial transport
Air taxis coming to Minnesota? A new partnership between MnDOT and NASA will focus on ways to use emerging aerial technologies in Minnesota and beyond.
Air taxis coming to Minnesota? A new partnership between MnDOT and NASA will focus on ways to use emerging aerial technologies in Minnesota and beyond.
Baby raccoon freed after getting head stuck in sewer cover
Firefighters in Michigan helped a furry friend get out of a tight situation this week.
Firefighters in Michigan helped a furry friend get out of a tight situation this week.
Fight the summer slide with a STEM robotics camp
The non-profit "Minnesota Stem Partnership" is making sure youth have a place to learn about robotics, drones, and other tech this summer. Director Dr. Michael Wulf and program manager Lindsey Wilson joined the Buzz to chat about this summer's robotics camp.
The non-profit "Minnesota Stem Partnership" is making sure youth have a place to learn about robotics, drones, and other tech this summer. Director Dr. Michael Wulf and program manager Lindsey Wilson joined the Buzz to chat about this summer's robotics camp.
University of Minnesota works on gene-editing techniques to stop zebra mussels
Genetic control strategies being developed at the University of Minnesota are aimed at killing off zebra mussels once and for all.
Genetic control strategies being developed at the University of Minnesota are aimed at killing off zebra mussels once and for all.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse: Where, when and how to watch
NASA says the "ring of fire" solar eclipse happens because the moon is too far away from Earth and cannot completely block out the sun’s view, leaving what appears to be a fiery ring around the moon.
NASA says the "ring of fire" solar eclipse happens because the moon is too far away from Earth and cannot completely block out the sun’s view, leaving what appears to be a fiery ring around the moon.
Partial solar eclipse visible at sunrise in Twin Cities Thursday
Heads up early birds!
Heads up early birds!
White House press corps flight to UK delayed for hours by cicadas
A charter flight for the White House press corps, who will follow President Biden on his first overseas trip to the United Kingdom, has been delayed by cicadas, Fox News has confirmed.
A charter flight for the White House press corps, who will follow President Biden on his first overseas trip to the United Kingdom, has been delayed by cicadas, Fox News has confirmed.
Jupiter's largest moon seen in first close-up in two decades
The spacecraft flew closer to Jupiter’s largest moon than any other in more than two decades, offering dramatic glimpses of the icy orb.
The spacecraft flew closer to Jupiter’s largest moon than any other in more than two decades, offering dramatic glimpses of the icy orb.
Cicadas delay White House press ahead of Biden overseas trip
“Watch out for the cicadas,” Biden then told reporters. “I just got one. It got me.”
“Watch out for the cicadas,” Biden then told reporters. “I just got one. It got me.”
Cicadas could be cause of large mass on radar, NWS says
The National Weather Service says a “fuzziness” appearing on their radar could be caused by swarms of cicadas.
The National Weather Service says a “fuzziness” appearing on their radar could be caused by swarms of cicadas.
Cicada blamed for Ohio car crash after flying into driver's face
A cicada flew into a driver’s car window and hit them in the face, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole in Ohio, police said.
A cicada flew into a driver’s car window and hit them in the face, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole in Ohio, police said.
Jeff Bezos plans to go to space aboard Blue Origin flight in July
Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.
Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.
Minnesota wildlife center captures last escaped wolf after week-plus search in Anoka County
All four missing wolves are now accounted for after escaping a wildlife center in Anoka County, sparking a week-long search.
All four missing wolves are now accounted for after escaping a wildlife center in Anoka County, sparking a week-long search.
Video: Florida beachgoers circled by hammerhead sharks
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
Congressional UFO report draws no definite conclusions on sightings
A new U.S. government report fails to give a definitive explanation of aerial phenomena spotted by military pilots but finds no direct evidence they are linked to aliens.
A new U.S. government report fails to give a definitive explanation of aerial phenomena spotted by military pilots but finds no direct evidence they are linked to aliens.
Dinosaurs ‘definitely’ still exist, survey says 46% in US think
Nearly half of Americans believe dinosaurs still exist in remote corners of the world. But more than half believe there was a creature called the “doyouthinktheysarus.”
Nearly half of Americans believe dinosaurs still exist in remote corners of the world. But more than half believe there was a creature called the “doyouthinktheysarus.”
SpaceX completes launch for resupply mission to space station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to carry a Dragon spacecraft on its second cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to carry a Dragon spacecraft on its second cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Beloved lioness dies at Minnesota Wildcat Sanctuary
26-year-old Shanti Deva died this week at the Minnesota Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota. Rescue officials said she was the leader of the lion pack and was adored by park staff for her outgoing personality.
26-year-old Shanti Deva died this week at the Minnesota Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota. Rescue officials said she was the leader of the lion pack and was adored by park staff for her outgoing personality.
NASA picks 2 new missions to Venus to study 'lost habitable' world
NASA is sending missions to Venus to better understand the solar system’s hottest planet and how it evolved so differently from Earth.
NASA is sending missions to Venus to better understand the solar system’s hottest planet and how it evolved so differently from Earth.
Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.



















