Northern MN firefighters rescue deer that fell through ice: Video

A northern Minnesota fire department came to the rescue of a deer that got trapped in icy lake water after falling through thin ice over the weekend.

Deer rescue caught on camera in northern MN
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Northern Minnesota firefighters came to the rescue of a deer that fell through thin ice along a lake in St. Louis County on Saturday.

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office rescues man who got snowmobile stuck in swamp

A man was rescued on Thanksgiving after getting his snowmobile stuck in a swamp the night before, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.

New DNR ice fishing rules and insight
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FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg spoke about the Minnesota DNR's new ice fishing rules.

Lightning on Mars: Scientists capture crackling sounds

The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.

San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies

Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.

Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina

Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.

NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’

NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.

Teen boys rescued after going through ice in northern MN

Two teenage boys were rescued after falling through thin ice on a lake in northern Minnesota Tuesday afternoon.

Minnesota State Park entrances will be free on Black Friday

The DNR says admission to all 73 state parks will be free on Black Friday to encourage Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors.

New USGS map shows what's underneath your feet, wherever you go

USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground features. Here’s how to use it.

Look up tonight—the Leonid meteor shower will peak again under clear skies

The Leonid meteor shower will peak again tonight and stargazers will have a great opportunity to see the celestial show thanks to clearer skies.

FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.

River fishing tips from expert guide

As the weather cools, anglers in the region are turning to moving waters like rivers to catch fish stocking up for winter. Here are river fishing tips from fishing expert Matt Johnson.

Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast

The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.

River fishing tips from expert guide
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As the weather cools, anglers in the region are turning to moving waters like rivers to catch fish stocking up for winter. Matt Johnson, a fishing expert, explained that moving water attracts bait, making it an ideal spot for fish looking to feed. He emphasized the simplicity of using a jig head with a plastic trailer, noting, "You can grab a backpack, one rod, a few baits, and just get lost on the shoreline." A jig and plastic is cost-effective compared to pricier options like crankbaits, and some bladed jigs when fishing a river where snags often happen.

Northern lights: How to best capture the aurora borealis on your phone

Your smartphone is powerful enough to capture the aurora if you know these key tricks. Here's what you need to know about capturing the northern lights on your phone.