Americans split on whether UFOs have Earthly explanations, poll finds

Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found. 

Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly

Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.

Wisconsin Point sees first piping plover nesting in nearly 50 years

For the first time in nearly half a century, piping plovers have been spotted nesting on Wisconsin Point. This shorebird has been endangered for decades.

El Niño 2026: Why this year's pattern could mean warmer Minnesota winter

A super El Niño is setting the stage for an especially wet and warm Minnesota winter, and the impact of the global weather pattern doesn't stop there.

8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska

Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials. 

How the 'Super El Niño' could affect our weather
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This winter, we are expecting to see what is called a “Super El Niño.” FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about what exactly this could mean for us in Minnesota. 

NASA selects Minnesota as one of 7 aerospace workforce hub nationwide

NASA has selected Minnesota State University as one of its seven nationwide State Hubs for a new aerospace development program.

El Niño: What it is, how it affects our weather
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What is El Niño, where does it come from and how does it affect our weather?  FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about how this year’s El Niño weather pattern could affect our winter. 

This winter's El Niño could be strongest on record
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about what to know about this year’s El Niño weather pattern. 

Minnesota's 62K acres of forests at risk as USDA moves to end 'Roadless Rule'

A new proposal could open up more than 62,000 acres of Minnesota’s national forests to logging and development under the reversal of the “roadless rule" that has been in effect for 25 years.

NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part

A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).

Walz executive order hopes to protect BWCA
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Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday that he says will protect Minnesota’s wilderness areas by banning new mining permits in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

Gov. Walz bans new mining near Boundary Waters, splits labor allies

A new executive order from Gov. Tim Walz is putting a stop to new mining projects near the Boundary Waters, sparking strong reactions from both supporters and critics.

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.