2 wolves illegally killed in northern Minnesota, DNR investigating
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating after wildlife researchers found two wolves with GPS-tracking collars in northern Minnesota that had been illegally killed.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating after wildlife researchers found two wolves with GPS-tracking collars in northern Minnesota that had been illegally killed.
3,000 trees to be removed in St. Paul due to emerald ash borer
In St. Paul, several thousand boulevard ash trees are now marked for removal, all victims of the emerald ash borer. Replacement is planned, but not for two years.
In St. Paul, several thousand boulevard ash trees are now marked for removal, all victims of the emerald ash borer. Replacement is planned, but not for two years.
SpaceX targeting Wednesday for next Starlink mission launch
When the launch happens, you can watch it from wherever you are on the FOX 35 News app.
When the launch happens, you can watch it from wherever you are on the FOX 35 News app.
Remembering Challenger: 35 years since tragic explosion
Hundreds of people in Florida and millions watching on live television witnessed the space shuttle Challenger break apart in a mid-air explosion on January 28, 1986, killing 7 people on board.
Hundreds of people in Florida and millions watching on live television witnessed the space shuttle Challenger break apart in a mid-air explosion on January 28, 1986, killing 7 people on board.
Global shark populations have declined more than 70% since 1970, researchers say
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Bell Museum hosts virtual Space Fest Feb. 4-6
The Bell Museum will hold its annual Space Fest event online Feb. 4-6, the museum announced Wednesday.
The Bell Museum will hold its annual Space Fest event online Feb. 4-6, the museum announced Wednesday.
Researchers discover new whale species in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Great white shark bites boat in Gulf waters off Tampa Bay
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
2nd try a success for Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit as rocket reaches space
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.
'Doing great': Philadelphia Zoo celebrates birth of endangered François' Leaf Monkey
Qúy Báu, the name of the newborn which means "precious" in Vietnamese, is the first François’ langur born at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Qúy Báu, the name of the newborn which means "precious" in Vietnamese, is the first François’ langur born at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Winter research put on hold at Isle Royale National Park due to COVID-19
For the first time in 62 years, winter research activities will not happen at Isle Royale National Park.
For the first time in 62 years, winter research activities will not happen at Isle Royale National Park.
DNR unveils new critical habitat license plate featuring pollinators
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources unveiled the design of state’s newest critical habitat license plate, featuring native pollinators.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources unveiled the design of state’s newest critical habitat license plate, featuring native pollinators.
Scientists say 1-2% of bugs lost every year due to climate change, agriculture, pesticides
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year.
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year.
‘Unruly air passengers’ could face prison, fines up to $35K under FAA’s new zero-tolerance policy
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.
Deputies rescue trumpeter swan found on road in Chisago County
Deputies rescued a possibly injured trumpeter swan that was found sitting on the road Friday in Chisago County, Minnesota.
Deputies rescued a possibly injured trumpeter swan that was found sitting on the road Friday in Chisago County, Minnesota.
Astronauts ring in New Year with zero-gravity 'ball drop' in space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
‘Christmas star’: Stunning videos of winter solstice ‘great conjunction’ captured around the world
Stunning videos of the long-anticipated “Christmas star” were captured in Pakistan, India and Ireland on Sunday and Monday.
Stunning videos of the long-anticipated “Christmas star” were captured in Pakistan, India and Ireland on Sunday and Monday.
Minnesotans share photos of the 'Christmas Star'
Minnesotans shared photos of the "Great Conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn on Monday.
Minnesotans shared photos of the "Great Conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn on Monday.
Ursid meteor shower to peak this week: What to know
The Ursid meteor shower will only produce between 5 and 10 meteors per hour
The Ursid meteor shower will only produce between 5 and 10 meteors per hour



















