Black bears invade Lake Tahoe homes as break-ins surge and locals fortify defenses
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
American Airlines ground stop issued by FAA; systems coming back online, American says
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
Twin Cities regional parks hit 69.1 million visits in 2025, second-highest on record
Twin Cities parks and trails are more popular than ever, with new investments and improvements drawing millions of visitors.
Twin Cities parks and trails are more popular than ever, with new investments and improvements drawing millions of visitors.
‘Meadow Makers’ group tends to plants at Theodore Wirth Park
Did you know a group of volunteers gathers every week at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis to take care of the plants there? They call themselves “Meadow Makers,” and it’s open to anyone. Susan Wilkins, the curator for the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden at the park, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the group.
Did you know a group of volunteers gathers every week at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis to take care of the plants there? They call themselves “Meadow Makers,” and it’s open to anyone. Susan Wilkins, the curator for the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden at the park, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the group.
U.S.-Russian space crew lands safely after 241 days aboard ISS
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
Fish mortality reports rising as prolonged heat continues, MN DNR says
Rising temperatures are leading to rising fish mortality rates, according to the Minnesota DNR.
Rising temperatures are leading to rising fish mortality rates, according to the Minnesota DNR.
Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Antarctica's 'hummingbird' revealed in stunning new NASA radar
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs near Alaska state park
A woman was attacked by a brown bear Saturday while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska, authorities said.
A woman was attacked by a brown bear Saturday while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska, authorities said.
Superior National Forest working to reopen parts of BWCA
Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall said he was working outlined the status of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure and plans to reopen parts of the BWCA amid the wildfires fight.
Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall said he was working outlined the status of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure and plans to reopen parts of the BWCA amid the wildfires fight.
Crews continue battling northern MN wildfires
More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in the northern regions of Minnesota, spreading across thousands of acres burned so far. FOX 9’s Cody Matz provides a breakdown on the continuing efforts to control the blazes.
More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in the northern regions of Minnesota, spreading across thousands of acres burned so far. FOX 9’s Cody Matz provides a breakdown on the continuing efforts to control the blazes.
Trump calls for investigation into manual used in climate change cases
President Donald Trump has called for a formal review of a federal reference manual, alleging the updated text relies on "false science" regarding climate change, and claiming that it contains "discredited" information.
President Donald Trump has called for a formal review of a federal reference manual, alleging the updated text relies on "false science" regarding climate change, and claiming that it contains "discredited" information.
NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey
More than 10 aircraft entered restricted New Jersey airspace as NORAD urges pilots to check restrictions.
More than 10 aircraft entered restricted New Jersey airspace as NORAD urges pilots to check restrictions.
Divers discover ancient Bronze Age sword off the coast of England
A British archaeological team recently announced the discovery of a rare Bronze Age sword during a dive off England's south west coast, shedding new light on the region's ancient maritime history.
A British archaeological team recently announced the discovery of a rare Bronze Age sword during a dive off England's south west coast, shedding new light on the region's ancient maritime history.
Scientists explain why wildfires are becoming more severe
Wildfires are a natural part of many forest ecosystems, but scientists say today's fires are becoming larger and more severe than forests are adapted to handle. Here's why.
Wildfires are a natural part of many forest ecosystems, but scientists say today's fires are becoming larger and more severe than forests are adapted to handle. Here's why.
U of M receives $10M grant to study how animals fight viruses
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have received a grant to unlock how animals naturally fight off viral infections.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have received a grant to unlock how animals naturally fight off viral infections.
FWC: 13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
NASA’s Webb and Chile telescope discover faint new planet after 11-year cosmic hide-and-seek
Two independent research teams discovered a hidden giant planet in the famous Beta Pictoris star system using different telescopes.
Two independent research teams discovered a hidden giant planet in the famous Beta Pictoris star system using different telescopes.
Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.