Scientists removing invasive goldfish by the truckload from Chaska lake
Environmental scientists were called to a Carver County lake overrun with invasive fish just days after crews removed roughly 50,000 goldfish from it.
Environmental scientists were called to a Carver County lake overrun with invasive fish just days after crews removed roughly 50,000 goldfish from it.
Stress from pandemic, election taking toll on sleep, experts say
For too many people, that good night of sleep quickly disappeared with the start of the pandemic.
For too many people, that good night of sleep quickly disappeared with the start of the pandemic.
Team of UC Berkeley scientists study poop in sewers for COVID-19 hotspots
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Trump officials remove gray wolf from endangered list, DNR opposes the move
The gray wolf is no longer on the Endangered Species Act list and management of the species has been returned to the states and tribes, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday.
The gray wolf is no longer on the Endangered Species Act list and management of the species has been returned to the states and tribes, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday.
Minnesota scientist reflects on her contributions to Apollo 11 moon landing
The lunar landing launched the nation's space program into the stratosphere, but one of the people responsible for its success is still amazed at her accomplishment here on Earth.
The lunar landing launched the nation's space program into the stratosphere, but one of the people responsible for its success is still amazed at her accomplishment here on Earth.
Restaurant owner installs air purification system as cold weather brings more patrons inside
The Smack Shack in downtown Minneapolis is known for its fresh seafood, but now the restaurant is dishing up something customers won't see on the menu.
The Smack Shack in downtown Minneapolis is known for its fresh seafood, but now the restaurant is dishing up something customers won't see on the menu.
Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuation of over 90,000 in Southern California
The Silverado Fire had burned at least 4,000 acres with zero containment Monday in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles.
The Silverado Fire had burned at least 4,000 acres with zero containment Monday in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles.
NASA astronauts cast 2020 election votes from space
With the COVID-19 pandemic increasing the amount of absentee ballots for the 2020 election, NASA is proving nowhere is too far to exercise your right to vote.
With the COVID-19 pandemic increasing the amount of absentee ballots for the 2020 election, NASA is proving nowhere is too far to exercise your right to vote.
Fearless Jack Russell terrier chases black bear out of family’s backyard
A tiny Jack Russell terrier in Canada managed to send a black bear scampering back into the woods with his ferocious bark.
A tiny Jack Russell terrier in Canada managed to send a black bear scampering back into the woods with his ferocious bark.
12-year-old boy finds 69 million-year-old dinosaur fossil during hike with his dad
Twelve-year-old Nathan wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up, and he's already made what experts are calling a "significant" dinosaur discovery.
Twelve-year-old Nathan wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up, and he's already made what experts are calling a "significant" dinosaur discovery.
Tennessee fisherman catches bass holding snake in its mouth
Proving once again that the sea is filled with unspeakable horrors, a fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a bass with a snake in its mouth.
Proving once again that the sea is filled with unspeakable horrors, a fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a bass with a snake in its mouth.
DNR: Man rescued from BWCA during heavy snow, cold temperatures
A man was rescued from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area during a period of heavy snow and cold temperatures Saturday night, the Minnesota DNR says.
A man was rescued from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area during a period of heavy snow and cold temperatures Saturday night, the Minnesota DNR says.
Strong winds fan Cameron Peak wildfire, largest in Colorado's history
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
Los Angeles man arrested in theft of lemur from San Francisco Zoo
The endangered and elderly lemur was discovered missing Wednesday morning from the Lipman Family Lemur Forest in the San Francisco Zoo.
The endangered and elderly lemur was discovered missing Wednesday morning from the Lipman Family Lemur Forest in the San Francisco Zoo.
DNR: Most of Minnesota passes peak fall colors
The Minnesota DNR said most of the state is past peak fall colors Thursday.
The Minnesota DNR said most of the state is past peak fall colors Thursday.
Astronomers find 24 ‘superhabitable’ planets within Milky Way galaxy
Scientists have found more than a dozen '“superhabitable” planets within our galaxy that could potentially be an even better Earth.
Scientists have found more than a dozen '“superhabitable” planets within our galaxy that could potentially be an even better Earth.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers free tickets to healthcare workers
Healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic will receive two free tickets to visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum through Nov. 18, the Arboretum announced Sunday.
Healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic will receive two free tickets to visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum through Nov. 18, the Arboretum announced Sunday.
Fall colors update: Twin Cities, southern Minnesota peaking this week
Minnesota's fall foliage is full of life across the state this week, according to the Minnesota DNR’s weekly fall colors report.
Minnesota's fall foliage is full of life across the state this week, according to the Minnesota DNR’s weekly fall colors report.
Guy Fieri feeds thousands of first-responders battling California wildfires
Food Network star Guy Fieri prepared an Italian-inspired feast for 2,774 firefighters in California.
Food Network star Guy Fieri prepared an Italian-inspired feast for 2,774 firefighters in California.
Minnesota firefighters return from helping crews at Oregon-California border
Over two dozen Minnesota firefighters are back home after heading west to help stop the wildfires.
Over two dozen Minnesota firefighters are back home after heading west to help stop the wildfires.