University of Minnesota study finds racial disparities in COVID-19 hospitalizations

Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management found Black, Latinx, American Indian and Alaskan Native people are far more likely to be hospitalized due to COVID-19 than white people.

Young bald eagle captured after attacking woman in northern Minnesota

Wildlife officials captured a young bald eagle after it attacked a woman just outside the Cascade Lodge and Restaurant in Lutsen, Minnesota.

A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan

An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan

Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park

Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks. 

Minnesota could return to May's all-time high COVID-19 levels in a few weeks, expert says

Health experts in Minnesota haven’t been shy about linking an increase in COVID-19 cases to the reopening of bars and restaurants, but they say it’s not the only cause for concern.

Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease could start in adolescence

A group of researchers have discovered that certain risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease could begin as early as adolescence.

University of Minnesota study looks at how COVID-19 spreads indoors

A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering shows how the coronavirus moves indoors. 

Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo

A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.

Couple captures stellar engagement photos under comet NEOWISE

The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.

From trash to treasure: Bethel volunteers turn former dump into miles of nature trails

Many people are taking advantage of this time at home with projects around the house. In fact, a group in Bethel, Minnesota teamed up to create something for the entire community.

Family rescues sea turtle tangled in crab trap rope in Tampa Bay

Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.