Using wasps to fight emerald ash borer
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is using wasps in areas known to have emerald ash borer. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is using wasps in areas known to have emerald ash borer. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Bears play in fountain in Minnesota yard
Bears were captured on video playing in the front yard of a home in Dayton, Minnesota, on July 9, 2025. Terri and John Leeds told FOX 9 this is the third year they've had bears in their yard.
Bears were captured on video playing in the front yard of a home in Dayton, Minnesota, on July 9, 2025. Terri and John Leeds told FOX 9 this is the third year they've had bears in their yard.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy named acting NASA administrator
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will dually serve as acting NASA administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will dually serve as acting NASA administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
Why July 9 will likely be one of the shortest days in recorded history
Today could be the shortest day you’ve ever experienced – but it’ll happen faster than the blink of an eye.
Today could be the shortest day you’ve ever experienced – but it’ll happen faster than the blink of an eye.
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
Bear shocked by sprinkler
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. Security camera footage captured the hilarious moment when a bear stepped in front of the sprinkler and was almost instantly hit in the face with water. The bear then ran away.
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. Security camera footage captured the hilarious moment when a bear stepped in front of the sprinkler and was almost instantly hit in the face with water. The bear then ran away.
Mosquitoes surge in Twin Cities metro reaching five-year high
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) said crews have had all hands-on deck deploying larval control measures.
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) said crews have had all hands-on deck deploying larval control measures.
MN seeing 5-year-high for mosquitoes
Minnesota is seeing a five-year-high for mosquitoes. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the reason why.
Minnesota is seeing a five-year-high for mosquitoes. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the reason why.
Watch: Momma moose searches Alaska fire department for her calves
"That would explain what she needed," the mechanics said when they realized why the moose was on the mission.
"That would explain what she needed," the mechanics said when they realized why the moose was on the mission.
Trump signs order increasing national park fees for foreign tourists
In a statement, the White House said the move aims to "improve services, access, and affordability for Americans."
In a statement, the White House said the move aims to "improve services, access, and affordability for Americans."
Watch: Angry elephant chases tour group during jungle safari
A wild elephant charged at tourists on a jungle safari in India, forcing vehicles to speed away in a dramatic escape.
A wild elephant charged at tourists on a jungle safari in India, forcing vehicles to speed away in a dramatic escape.
Government plans to fight flesh-eating maggot by breeding billions of flies
The U.S. government plans to release billions of sterilized flies over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating pest that threatens livestock and wildlife.
The U.S. government plans to release billions of sterilized flies over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating pest that threatens livestock and wildlife.
Minneapolis astronaut headed to International Space Station
An astronaut from Minneapolis is headed to the International Space Station, NASA announced this week.
An astronaut from Minneapolis is headed to the International Space Station, NASA announced this week.
Rare horse finds new mom in grieving pony
An endangered wild Asian horse foal at the Minnesota Zoo was rejected by his mom when he fell critically ill at birth. But now he's thriving after being adopted by a domestic pony who was grieving her newborn. FOX 9's Hannah Flood has the story.
An endangered wild Asian horse foal at the Minnesota Zoo was rejected by his mom when he fell critically ill at birth. But now he's thriving after being adopted by a domestic pony who was grieving her newborn. FOX 9's Hannah Flood has the story.
Watch: Rare, endangered fox caught on camera in California national park
The Sierra Nevada red fox is an endangered species living solely in the Golden state and with less than 100 individuals living in the wild, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Sierra Nevada red fox is an endangered species living solely in the Golden state and with less than 100 individuals living in the wild, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
See our neighboring Andromeda Galaxy in a whole new light
On a clear night, some stars in the Andromeda Galaxy can be seen from Earth.
On a clear night, some stars in the Andromeda Galaxy can be seen from Earth.
Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
Bison boils to death in Yellowstone hot spring
A bison was being photographed wandering around the hot spring’s edge when it reportedly stumbled into the scalding water and couldn’t get out.
A bison was being photographed wandering around the hot spring’s edge when it reportedly stumbled into the scalding water and couldn’t get out.
July night sky highlights: Bright Mercury, full Buck Moon and a meteor shower
Skywatchers in North America can catch three major celestial events in July.
Skywatchers in North America can catch three major celestial events in July.
Where did all the fireflies go? It's not too late to help them
Light pollution, reduced habitat and pesticides can impact the lightning bug populations in your neighborhood.
Light pollution, reduced habitat and pesticides can impact the lightning bug populations in your neighborhood.