Earth is in the clear: Asteroid 2024 YR4 impact chances drop to nearly zero
Earthlings can keep their plans seven years from now after scientists have officially declared Asteroid 2024 YR4 is not a threat to our planet.
Earthlings can keep their plans seven years from now after scientists have officially declared Asteroid 2024 YR4 is not a threat to our planet.
Anglers begin hauling away ice houses as DNR deadlines approach
With a stretch of warm weather and DNR-deadlines ahead, ice house owners are taking their houses off of frozen lakes this week.
With a stretch of warm weather and DNR-deadlines ahead, ice house owners are taking their houses off of frozen lakes this week.
Rare 7-planet parade happens this week. Here's how you can see it
The best time to see the planets will be shortly after sunset on Friday.
The best time to see the planets will be shortly after sunset on Friday.
Free ice fishing event brings in young anglers on Lake Minnetonka
On Sunday, the next generation of great anglers took over the ice at Lake Minnetonka.
On Sunday, the next generation of great anglers took over the ice at Lake Minnetonka.
Young anglers hit the ice on Lake Minnetonka
On Sunday, the next generation of great anglers took over the ice at Lake Minnetonka. William and Vick Tan organized the free ice fishing event, which welcomed anyone under the age of 18 years old.
On Sunday, the next generation of great anglers took over the ice at Lake Minnetonka. William and Vick Tan organized the free ice fishing event, which welcomed anyone under the age of 18 years old.
Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera
Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.
Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.
Astronomers discover largest superstructure in cosmos
A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.
A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.
Elon Musk responds after former space station commander calls him a “liar"
A high-flying war of words is underway after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed two NASA astronauts had been stranded in space for political reasons.
A high-flying war of words is underway after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed two NASA astronauts had been stranded in space for political reasons.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption
Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992, which caused a significant disruption in air travel across the Pacific Ocean.
Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992, which caused a significant disruption in air travel across the Pacific Ocean.
Free MN fishing licenses for people 65 or older considered by lawmakers
Supporters say it’s a great way to get senior citizens outdoors, but officials with the DNR are concerned about the lost revenue – noting that anglers 65 and older currently contribute about $4 million annually in license fees to the game and fish fund.
Supporters say it’s a great way to get senior citizens outdoors, but officials with the DNR are concerned about the lost revenue – noting that anglers 65 and older currently contribute about $4 million annually in license fees to the game and fish fund.
Deep-sea neutrino telescope detects ghost particle of 'enormous energy'
Scientists have detected the most energetic neutrino ever observed using a deep-sea telescope. The discovery could provide new insights into cosmic accelerators.
Scientists have detected the most energetic neutrino ever observed using a deep-sea telescope. The discovery could provide new insights into cosmic accelerators.
'Firefall' is back at Yosemite and here's how you can see it this year
This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right.
This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right.
New style of spearing decoy sparking interest in old school way of fishing
Two local Minnesotans are designing a new type of winter bait that's gaining views on social media.
Two local Minnesotans are designing a new type of winter bait that's gaining views on social media.
These wolves love the scent of 'skunk essence': Video
A little dab of "skunk essence" on a rock in northern Minnesota became a popular spot for wildlife.
A little dab of "skunk essence" on a rock in northern Minnesota became a popular spot for wildlife.
These wolves love the smell of skunks
A little dab of "skunk essence" on a rock in northern Minnesota became a popular spot for wildlife, according to the Voyageurs Wolf Project. Here's the video.
A little dab of "skunk essence" on a rock in northern Minnesota became a popular spot for wildlife, according to the Voyageurs Wolf Project. Here's the video.
Why chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth just dropped by half
Asteroid 2024 YR4 continues to keep us on our toes as astronomers work to determine its potential threat to our planet. The latest update is good news because, according to NASA, the chances of a 2032 Earth impact have dropped.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 continues to keep us on our toes as astronomers work to determine its potential threat to our planet. The latest update is good news because, according to NASA, the chances of a 2032 Earth impact have dropped.
See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Could Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit Earth?
Could Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit Earth? FOX 9 All Day chats with Michael Pravica, an astrophysicist at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, about the potential. The odds of the asteroid hitting Earth did recently go up, again, to 3.1% or a 1-in-32 chance.
Could Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit Earth? FOX 9 All Day chats with Michael Pravica, an astrophysicist at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, about the potential. The odds of the asteroid hitting Earth did recently go up, again, to 3.1% or a 1-in-32 chance.
It's so cold, you can see a bird's breath
This video shared with FOX 9 shows a bird sitting at a bird feeder, and if you look closely, you can see the bird's breath. Dave Richter, who sent the video to FOX 9, says it was taken near Shieldsville, Minnesota, when it was 19 below zero on Feb. 18, 2025. (This video is looped.)
This video shared with FOX 9 shows a bird sitting at a bird feeder, and if you look closely, you can see the bird's breath. Dave Richter, who sent the video to FOX 9, says it was taken near Shieldsville, Minnesota, when it was 19 below zero on Feb. 18, 2025. (This video is looped.)