Gov. Walz previews fishing opener weekend in Stillwater
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 to preview the 2026 Fishing Opener, the unofficial kickoff to summer across the state. Thousands of anglers are expected on the water as Walz highlights the importance of fishing to Minnesota’s economy. The governor discusses plans to go fishing with legislative leaders and his family during the weekend.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 to preview the 2026 Fishing Opener, the unofficial kickoff to summer across the state. Thousands of anglers are expected on the water as Walz highlights the importance of fishing to Minnesota’s economy. The governor discusses plans to go fishing with legislative leaders and his family during the weekend.
Minnesota catch-and-release bass season draws anglers ahead of opener
Early bass fishing is making waves as anglers take advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release season before the traditional opener.
Early bass fishing is making waves as anglers take advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release season before the traditional opener.
MN prespawn bass fishing: Catch-and-release season tips
Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season is giving anglers access to the prespawn bite before opener. FOX 9 joins pro angler Josh Douglas near Mille Lacs Lake to share tips on where to find bass and the best lures to use.
Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season is giving anglers access to the prespawn bite before opener. FOX 9 joins pro angler Josh Douglas near Mille Lacs Lake to share tips on where to find bass and the best lures to use.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Fat Bird Week begins in Wisconsin
Celebrating its “chunky native birds,” the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is hosting its annual Fat Bird Week May 8th through May 15, allowing people to vote on their favorite feathery friends that play a significant role in the state’s pollination efforts.
Celebrating its “chunky native birds,” the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is hosting its annual Fat Bird Week May 8th through May 15, allowing people to vote on their favorite feathery friends that play a significant role in the state’s pollination efforts.
MN fishing opener is this Saturday: What to know
Brian Nerbonne with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources joined FOX 9 All Day to preview the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend.
Brian Nerbonne with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources joined FOX 9 All Day to preview the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend.
Elon Musk sought $80B for Mars colonization, OpenAI president says in trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
Minnesota angler catches state record 80-inch lake sturgeon on Rainy River
A massive lake sturgeon caught on the Rainy River has set a new Minnesota record and highlights the remarkable comeback of this ancient fish.
A massive lake sturgeon caught on the Rainy River has set a new Minnesota record and highlights the remarkable comeback of this ancient fish.
Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
J. Craig Venter, pioneer of human genome sequencing, dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
DNR electronic licensing system preview
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it continues to work on rolling out a new electronic system for people to purchase hunting and fishing licenses. FOX 9 was onset of a demonstration of the new system provided by officials on Thursday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it continues to work on rolling out a new electronic system for people to purchase hunting and fishing licenses. FOX 9 was onset of a demonstration of the new system provided by officials on Thursday.
Superior National Forest issues emergency road closures due to washouts
An emergency road closure has been issued in Superior National Forest due to washouts.
An emergency road closure has been issued in Superior National Forest due to washouts.
Minnesota cougar population reproduction evidence caught on camera
For the first time in over a century, researchers have documented evidence of cougars reproducing in Minnesota.
For the first time in over a century, researchers have documented evidence of cougars reproducing in Minnesota.
Cougar population rebounding in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project has captured video evidence of the cougar population reproducing in Minnesota for the first time in 100 years.
The University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project has captured video evidence of the cougar population reproducing in Minnesota for the first time in 100 years.