'Mallard Maternity Ward' ducklings hatch
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A mother duck laid her eggs in a planter in a St. Anthony Village shopping center, and now her ducklings have hatched.

St. Louis Park canoeist found dead in Boundary Waters

The body of a St. Louis Park, Minn. man was recovered from Iron Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area after a U.S. Forest Service worker came across a capsized canoe over the weekend.

New coloring book for grown ups offers history lesson of Saint Paul Parks

"Parks & People: A Colorful History of Saint Paul Parks" is a new coloring book celebrating the beauty, history, and cultural significance of Saint Paul's beloved park system.

Fishing season officially underway in Minnesota
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Fishing season has officially started in Minnesota. FOX 9's Babs Santos talks with some anglers.

Defunct Soviet spacecraft comes crashing down to Earth...somewhere

A spacecraft built like a tank that was supposed to study Venus has likely crashed back to Earth Saturday morning, decades after its Soviet-era launch.

Watch: Australian diver shares surprise encounter with a swimming scallop

An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.

Is alchemy real? Physicists turn lead into gold using the Large Hadron Collider

cientists at the Large Hadron Collider have achieved the ancient dream of turning lead into gold through high-speed nuclear collisions — but the gold vanishes in less than a microsecond.

Lake Minnetonka carp: A bright idea to tackle problem makes waves with some homeowners

At 10 p.m., Jay Nygard wandered into his backyard and began recording on his phone. Just beyond his dock in West Arm Bay, a boat of bow fisherman were hunting carp.

Overnight carp fishing causing controversy
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Overnight carp fishing is causing controversy on Lake Minnetonka. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.

Minnesota Governor?s fishing opener
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The 2025 Governor?s fishing opener is underway at Cross Lake. Fox 9?s Jared Piepenburg talks with Gov. Tim Walz about the fishing opener and what he?s most looking forward to this season.

Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed

A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.

Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC

A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.

What does ‘gain of function’ mean in science? Here’s what to know after Trump’s ban

President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.

Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island

Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.

Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says

A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Eta Aquarids meteor shower: When, how to watch

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, sparked by debris from Halley’s Comet, is currently active and will peak between May 5 and 6. Here's what to know.