Newly discovered asteroid will make very close pass by Earth: Here’s what to know
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
You could see the Northern Lights this week — here’s when to look up
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
After Artemis II: NASA's next moon missions
One month after NASA's Artemis II completed its mission around the moon, preparations for the next missions in 2027 and 2028 are already well underway.
One month after NASA's Artemis II completed its mission around the moon, preparations for the next missions in 2027 and 2028 are already well underway.
Boundary Waters flooding: Flood advisory in effect until Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Boundary Waters, warning of dangerous water levels and hazardous conditions for campers and paddlers.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Boundary Waters, warning of dangerous water levels and hazardous conditions for campers and paddlers.
Loon lays egg on Mother's Day, footage captured on Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera
A loon on the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera laid an egg on Mother's Day.
A loon on the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera laid an egg on Mother's Day.
Brain-eating amoeba found in popular US National Parks, including Yellowstone
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Help feed the Great Lakes Aquarium's otters
Help feed the Great Lakes Aquarium's otters by donating rainbow smelt.
Help feed the Great Lakes Aquarium's otters by donating rainbow smelt.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
Gov. Walz previews fishing opener weekend in Stillwater
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 to preview the 2026 Fishing Opener, the unofficial kickoff to summer across the state. Thousands of anglers are expected on the water as Walz highlights the importance of fishing to Minnesota’s economy. The governor discusses plans to go fishing with legislative leaders and his family during the weekend.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins FOX 9 to preview the 2026 Fishing Opener, the unofficial kickoff to summer across the state. Thousands of anglers are expected on the water as Walz highlights the importance of fishing to Minnesota’s economy. The governor discusses plans to go fishing with legislative leaders and his family during the weekend.
Minnesota catch-and-release bass season draws anglers ahead of opener
Early bass fishing is making waves as anglers take advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release season before the traditional opener.
Early bass fishing is making waves as anglers take advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release season before the traditional opener.
MN prespawn bass fishing: Catch-and-release season tips
Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season is giving anglers access to the prespawn bite before opener. FOX 9 joins pro angler Josh Douglas near Mille Lacs Lake to share tips on where to find bass and the best lures to use.
Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season is giving anglers access to the prespawn bite before opener. FOX 9 joins pro angler Josh Douglas near Mille Lacs Lake to share tips on where to find bass and the best lures to use.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Fat Bird Week begins in Wisconsin
Celebrating its “chunky native birds,” the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is hosting its annual Fat Bird Week May 8th through May 15, allowing people to vote on their favorite feathery friends that play a significant role in the state’s pollination efforts.
Celebrating its “chunky native birds,” the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is hosting its annual Fat Bird Week May 8th through May 15, allowing people to vote on their favorite feathery friends that play a significant role in the state’s pollination efforts.
MN fishing opener is this Saturday: What to know
Brian Nerbonne with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources joined FOX 9 All Day to preview the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend.
Brian Nerbonne with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources joined FOX 9 All Day to preview the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend.
Elon Musk sought $80B for Mars colonization, OpenAI president says in trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.