A loon killed a bald eagle by stabbing its heart, biologist says

A loon killed a bald eagle by stabbing its heart, biologist says

Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.

Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.

80 degrees still eludes the Twin Cities, but not many others nationwide

80 degrees still eludes the Twin Cities, but not many others nationwide

2020 is finally living up to the spring many of us look forward to: gradually rising temperatures, occasional rains, very little snow. That’s pretty much what we’ve seen. It’s certainly been far more “spring like” than the last couple of years.

2020 is finally living up to the spring many of us look forward to: gradually rising temperatures, occasional rains, very little snow. That’s pretty much what we’ve seen. It’s certainly been far more “spring like” than the last couple of years.

Sun heading toward less active phase, but won’t cause 'mini ice age,' NASA says

Sun heading toward less active phase, but won’t cause 'mini ice age,' NASA says

Astronomers say the sun goes through a period about every 11 years in which sunspots fade away, bringing a period of relative calm, known as a solar minimum.

Astronomers say the sun goes through a period about every 11 years in which sunspots fade away, bringing a period of relative calm, known as a solar minimum.

'Ultra rare' metallic blue bee spotted in Florida

'Ultra rare' metallic blue bee spotted in Florida

Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.

Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.

Minnesota hits goal of 5,000 COVID-19 tests in one day for the first time

Minnesota hits goal of 5,000 COVID-19 tests in one day for the first time

For the first time, the state of Minnesota met its goal of completing 5,000 COVID-19 tests in one day, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. This comes eight days after Governor Tim Walz's previously set goal of reaching 5,000 tests per day by May 4. 

For the first time, the state of Minnesota met its goal of completing 5,000 COVID-19 tests in one day, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. This comes eight days after Governor Tim Walz's previously set goal of reaching 5,000 tests per day by May 4. 

80 degrees remains elusive in the Twin Cities

80 degrees remains elusive in the Twin Cities

Much of the area started our Tuesday back below freezing, the third or fourth time that’s occurred over the last week. But this will likely be the last frozen start to our day for the foreseeable future and is quite likely to be the last until the fall as our pattern shifts going forward. But despite some mild days, the Twin Cities has yet to make it to 80˚ this season, much later than average.

Much of the area started our Tuesday back below freezing, the third or fourth time that’s occurred over the last week. But this will likely be the last frozen start to our day for the foreseeable future and is quite likely to be the last until the fall as our pattern shifts going forward. But despite some mild days, the Twin Cities has yet to make it to 80˚ this season, much later than average.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in need of volunteers as COVID-19 brings more animals needing care

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in need of volunteers as COVID-19 brings more animals needing care

With Minnesota's stay-at-home order still in effect until at least May 18 and while Governor Walz has relaxed some rules for businesses, many are still spending more time at home and outdoors.

With Minnesota's stay-at-home order still in effect until at least May 18 and while Governor Walz has relaxed some rules for businesses, many are still spending more time at home and outdoors.

Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19

Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19

A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.

A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.

COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients

COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients

The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.

The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.

Twin Cities Orthopedics to test patients and staff for COVID-19 before surgeries

Twin Cities Orthopedics to test patients and staff for COVID-19 before surgeries

Hospitals across the state are preparing for elective surgeries to resume on Monday, which means a whole new set of rules and practices to patients and employees safe amid the pandemic.

Hospitals across the state are preparing for elective surgeries to resume on Monday, which means a whole new set of rules and practices to patients and employees safe amid the pandemic.