Officers rescue owl trapped in soccer net at Shorewood, Minnesota home
Two police officers rescued an owl Friday that had gotten itself trapped in a soccer net in Shorewood, Minnesota.
Two police officers rescued an owl Friday that had gotten itself trapped in a soccer net in Shorewood, Minnesota.
Little boy overwhelmed with emotion at first fish catch: 'First day of my whole life!'
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
Brightest comet in 25 years appearing in a sky near you
If you’ve been on social media the last few days you’ve likely seen some pretty amazing photos of a comet, streaking across the night sky. That's Comet NEOWISE, and it will continue to captivate stargazers for days to come.
If you’ve been on social media the last few days you’ve likely seen some pretty amazing photos of a comet, streaking across the night sky. That's Comet NEOWISE, and it will continue to captivate stargazers for days to come.
Minnesota Zoo reopening to public on July 24
The Minnesota Zoo announced it is opening next weekend for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to close to visitors in March.
The Minnesota Zoo announced it is opening next weekend for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to close to visitors in March.
Bill Nye demonstrates effectiveness of COVID-19 mask materials on TikTok
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
Komodo dragon undergoes emergency surgery after eating water bottle dropped into zoo enclosure
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
Mayflies hatch along Mississippi River, swarm cities of the metro including Hastings, Minn.
Areas south of the Twin Cities metro are dealing with bug problems after a massive swarm of mayflies hatched from the Mississippi River.
Areas south of the Twin Cities metro are dealing with bug problems after a massive swarm of mayflies hatched from the Mississippi River.
Our heat and humidity is likely here to stay
After finishing the warmest June in 15 years in the Twin Cities, we crank up the heat even further as we head through the first week of July and our long Independence Day weekend. While highs in the upper 80s and low 90s are far off from daily record highs, and not exactly unusual around here in July, it will likely be the persistence of these 90 degree temps that will wear us down… and could set records themselves.
After finishing the warmest June in 15 years in the Twin Cities, we crank up the heat even further as we head through the first week of July and our long Independence Day weekend. While highs in the upper 80s and low 90s are far off from daily record highs, and not exactly unusual around here in July, it will likely be the persistence of these 90 degree temps that will wear us down… and could set records themselves.
Summer science experiments for those long summer days
The Kitchen Pantry Scientist, author Liz Lee Heinecke, joined the Buzz with ideas to keep your kids learning all summer long with fun science experiments.
The Kitchen Pantry Scientist, author Liz Lee Heinecke, joined the Buzz with ideas to keep your kids learning all summer long with fun science experiments.
Mille Lacs closed to walleye fishing for month of July after record winter season
The DNR is closing Mille Lacs Lake to walleye fishing for the month of July in order to facilitate a fall walleye season ahead.
The DNR is closing Mille Lacs Lake to walleye fishing for the month of July in order to facilitate a fall walleye season ahead.
Wisconsin family rescues bear with bin stuck on its head
A Wisconsin family helped save a young bear that was struggling to breathe while swimming in a lake with its head caught in a plastic food container.
A Wisconsin family helped save a young bear that was struggling to breathe while swimming in a lake with its head caught in a plastic food container.
Delta Air Lines to reintroduce some beer and wine choices on flights over 500 miles
Major airlines have reduced or eliminated their in-flight alcohol services due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
Major airlines have reduced or eliminated their in-flight alcohol services due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
American Airlines to resume full-capacity flights starting July 1 amid coronavirus pandemic
American Airlines announced Friday that the airline will be booking flights to capacity starting July 1.
American Airlines announced Friday that the airline will be booking flights to capacity starting July 1.
Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
Saharan dust may be coming to Minnesota
Particles of dust from the Sahara Desert may land in Minnesota in the days ahead. Yes, I am referring to the desert in Africa.
Particles of dust from the Sahara Desert may land in Minnesota in the days ahead. Yes, I am referring to the desert in Africa.
Minnesota AG sues ExxonMobil, Koch Industries, API for 'climate deception' practices
The Minnesota Attorney General says the state has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Koch Industries and the American Petroleum Institute for “deceiving” and “defrauding” Minnesotans about climate change.
The Minnesota Attorney General says the state has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Koch Industries and the American Petroleum Institute for “deceiving” and “defrauding” Minnesotans about climate change.
Minnesota DNR changes campsite reservation window from 1 year to 4 months
The Minnesota DNR is only allowing guests to reserve campsites and lodging four months ahead of time in an effort to make the process fairer.
The Minnesota DNR is only allowing guests to reserve campsites and lodging four months ahead of time in an effort to make the process fairer.
Black bear spotted in Union Depot parking garage in St. Paul, Minnesota
A black bear wandered into the parking garage at the Union Depot in St. Paul, Minnesota Wednesday night.
A black bear wandered into the parking garage at the Union Depot in St. Paul, Minnesota Wednesday night.
Missouri woman catches 2 rare ‘ghost deer’ on camera
For the past few weeks, Christie Morgan Schoen has seen what she believes to be two rare albino deer in her Cape Girardeau, Missouri yard. Schoen said they hang out every morning along with a larger brown deer.
For the past few weeks, Christie Morgan Schoen has seen what she believes to be two rare albino deer in her Cape Girardeau, Missouri yard. Schoen said they hang out every morning along with a larger brown deer.