Como Zoo's corpse flower Horace could bloom in the coming days
Horace, a corpse flower at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, could just be days away from blooming again.
Horace, a corpse flower at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, could just be days away from blooming again.
Astronauts sheltering on International Space Station after new leak found
Five astronauts have been told to take shelter aboard the International Space Station after a new leak was found.
Five astronauts have been told to take shelter aboard the International Space Station after a new leak was found.
New record-length lake trout caught on Lake Superior certified by DNR
The DNR has confirmed that a new state record-length lake trout was caught in May.
The DNR has confirmed that a new state record-length lake trout was caught in May.
Northern Lights likely to be visible across northern US Thursday night
The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the northern U.S. on Thursday and possibly early Friday after a strong geomagnetic storm watch was issued.
The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the northern U.S. on Thursday and possibly early Friday after a strong geomagnetic storm watch was issued.
June skywatching guide: From planet conjunctions to new moons, here is what to look up for
From the conjunction of two of the brightest plants in our galaxy to the June solstice, this month has countless opportunities to witness astronomical events.
From the conjunction of two of the brightest plants in our galaxy to the June solstice, this month has countless opportunities to witness astronomical events.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
WATCH: Black bear wanders through Edina neighborhood
Edina resident John Meehan woke up Saturday morning to a black bear making its way through his backyard.
Edina resident John Meehan woke up Saturday morning to a black bear making its way through his backyard.
Black bear spotted wandering Edina neighborhood
Edina resident John Meehan sent FOX 9 footage from an outdoor camera of a black bear wandering through a yard early Saturday morning. It's the latest in a series of several bear sightings around the Twin Cities.
Edina resident John Meehan sent FOX 9 footage from an outdoor camera of a black bear wandering through a yard early Saturday morning. It's the latest in a series of several bear sightings around the Twin Cities.
Loud sonic boom heard and felt by hundreds across parts of New England
The meteor disbanded about 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, releasing energy equivalent to nearly 300 tons of TNT that produced a loud enough boom to startle the region and spark the ever important question: "What was that?"
The meteor disbanded about 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, releasing energy equivalent to nearly 300 tons of TNT that produced a loud enough boom to startle the region and spark the ever important question: "What was that?"
Twin Cities bear sightings on the rise
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area, and residents are advised to secure food sources like birdfeeders and pet food to prevent attracting them.
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area, and residents are advised to secure food sources like birdfeeders and pet food to prevent attracting them.
Black bear spotted in Burnsville as sightings grow across Twin Cities
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area as experts say Minnesota’s bear population is growing and expanding south.
Black bear sightings have increased in the Twin Cities area as experts say Minnesota’s bear population is growing and expanding south.
Officials grapple with Rochester geese population
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
City officials in Rochester are trying to control its largely expanding geese population, which they say now tops 40,000.
UN says next five years to smash heat records
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
Deep-sea nightmare: The bone-chilling fish lurking along the ocean floor
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
Bear caught on camera exploring front yard, driveway in Burnsville
A bear was caught on camera strolling through the front yard and driveway of a home in Burnsville.
A bear was caught on camera strolling through the front yard and driveway of a home in Burnsville.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Black bears caught on Blink camera wandering Elk River neighborhood
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera as a pair of black bears were wandering around his driveway.
Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera as a pair of black bears were wandering around his driveway.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
Moment of Zen: Loon family spotted at French Regional Park
FOX 9 Photojournalist Ahmad-Seraj Sarim was at French Regional Park in Plymouth Wednesday morning and spotted a family of loons in the water.
FOX 9 Photojournalist Ahmad-Seraj Sarim was at French Regional Park in Plymouth Wednesday morning and spotted a family of loons in the water.


















