Turf-eating beetle discovered in Minnesota for the first time, DNR asks for vigilance
An insect that can cause major damage to turf grass has been discovered in the state of Minnesota for the first time, the DNR warned Monday.
An insect that can cause major damage to turf grass has been discovered in the state of Minnesota for the first time, the DNR warned Monday.
Jogger spots black bear on University of St. Thomas campus Sunday
The University of St. Thomas says a jogger reported seeing a bear on campus Sunday morning.
The University of St. Thomas says a jogger reported seeing a bear on campus Sunday morning.
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.
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
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.
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.
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.
A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering shows how the coronavirus moves indoors.
Promising research could lead to blood diagnosis test for Alzheimer's disease
New, promising research on Alzheimer’s disease could open up the possibility in the future for a blood diagnosis test for the disease.
New, promising research on Alzheimer’s disease could open up the possibility in the future for a blood diagnosis test for the disease.
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.
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.
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
Man saves drowning coyote pup, takes it on 10-day rafting trip
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
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.
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.
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.
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.