Minnesota bear cub rescued from tree, brought to Wisconsin rehabilitation center
A young bear cub who was found in a tree in Minnesota is now recovering at a rescue center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
A young bear cub who was found in a tree in Minnesota is now recovering at a rescue center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
9-year-old Minnesota boy survives shark attack in Miami
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
‘There’s so much more to learn about our planet’: Researchers name top 10 marine species discovered in 2020
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Loring Park among 13 proposed sites for gypsy moth treatment
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is planning to complete gypsy moth treatments at 13 sites throughout Minnesota this spring, including Loring Park in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is planning to complete gypsy moth treatments at 13 sites throughout Minnesota this spring, including Loring Park in Minneapolis.
Endangered songbirds are losing their chance to learn mating calls, putting species at risk
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
Minnesota astronaut excited for 2nd trip to space
Minnesota native and NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is about to catch another rocket ride into space.
Minnesota native and NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is about to catch another rocket ride into space.
JetBlue passenger facing $14,500 fine after refusing to wear mask or stop drinking his own alcohol, FAA says
The FAA says the man not only refused to keep his mask on but also kept drinking alcohol he brought onto the plane for his flight to the Caribbean.
The FAA says the man not only refused to keep his mask on but also kept drinking alcohol he brought onto the plane for his flight to the Caribbean.
'Dude, I just need you to exit the car, please!': Snake hitches ride, terrifies woman
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
Astronaut from Minnesota set to blast off for second mission to International Space Station
A Minnesota native is set to make his second trip to space next month with to Russian astronauts headed to the International Space Station.
A Minnesota native is set to make his second trip to space next month with to Russian astronauts headed to the International Space Station.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to add new campground
One of Minnesota’s more popular state parks is getting a new campground.
One of Minnesota’s more popular state parks is getting a new campground.
Turkey storms into and destroys dentist's office
The large bird reportedly caused significant damage to the dentist's waiting room
The large bird reportedly caused significant damage to the dentist's waiting room
Asteroid Apophis: Huge space rock to pass by Earth, even closer in 2029
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
Humans are likely cause of shift in Atlantic hurricane cycles, climate study suggests
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
'Space hurricane' seen in Earth's upper atmosphere for first time
For the first time in history, astronomers have detected what they've deemed a "space hurricane" in Earth's upper atmosphere.
For the first time in history, astronomers have detected what they've deemed a "space hurricane" in Earth's upper atmosphere.
A fast thaw has Minnesota river towns on alert this spring
Only two-and-a-half weeks ago, high temperatures were still below zero in the Minnesota area, but now we are close to 50.
Only two-and-a-half weeks ago, high temperatures were still below zero in the Minnesota area, but now we are close to 50.
UK meteor flashes across night sky, stuns hundreds of residents
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to prepare ISS for new solar wings
NASA's Kate Rubins and Victor Glover ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
NASA's Kate Rubins and Victor Glover ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
Science Museum of Minnesota reopens doors after pandemic pause
The Science Museum of Minnesota welcomed back guests on Saturday for the first time since November.
The Science Museum of Minnesota welcomed back guests on Saturday for the first time since November.
2 skiers defy death in descent of Yosemite's Half Dome
Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and skied back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat.
Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and skied back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat.