Minnesota angler catches state record 80-inch lake sturgeon on Rainy River
A massive lake sturgeon caught on the Rainy River has set a new Minnesota record and highlights the remarkable comeback of this ancient fish.
A massive lake sturgeon caught on the Rainy River has set a new Minnesota record and highlights the remarkable comeback of this ancient fish.
Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
J. Craig Venter, pioneer of human genome sequencing, dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
DNR electronic licensing system preview
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it continues to work on rolling out a new electronic system for people to purchase hunting and fishing licenses. FOX 9 was onset of a demonstration of the new system provided by officials on Thursday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it continues to work on rolling out a new electronic system for people to purchase hunting and fishing licenses. FOX 9 was onset of a demonstration of the new system provided by officials on Thursday.
Superior National Forest issues emergency road closures due to washouts
An emergency road closure has been issued in Superior National Forest due to washouts.
An emergency road closure has been issued in Superior National Forest due to washouts.
Minnesota cougar population reproduction evidence caught on camera
For the first time in over a century, researchers have documented evidence of cougars reproducing in Minnesota.
For the first time in over a century, researchers have documented evidence of cougars reproducing in Minnesota.
Cougar population rebounding in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project has captured video evidence of the cougar population reproducing in Minnesota for the first time in 100 years.
The University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project has captured video evidence of the cougar population reproducing in Minnesota for the first time in 100 years.
Emerald ash borer found in Todd County: Emergency quarantine limits firewood
An invasive beetle that kills ash trees has been confirmed in Todd County, and state officials are taking swift action to slow its spread.
An invasive beetle that kills ash trees has been confirmed in Todd County, and state officials are taking swift action to slow its spread.
Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
Trump meets Artemis II crew | FULL REMARKS
President Donald Trump on Wednesday met with the crew of Artemis II in the Oval Office, just weeks after they made a historic trip around the moon.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday met with the crew of Artemis II in the Oval Office, just weeks after they made a historic trip around the moon.
Boundary Waters mining ban ends after Trump approves rolled back protections
President Trump has signed into law a bill that could potentially pave the way for mining projects just south of Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area's watershed.
President Trump has signed into law a bill that could potentially pave the way for mining projects just south of Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area's watershed.
The story behind the DNR's Eagle camera
For some, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Eagle camera has been a fixture, allowing the public to freely watch along as a family of bald eagles sets up their nest and brings new birds into the world. A simple live stream does a lot more for the eagles than most people think. Kristin Hall, who runs the DNR's Eagle Cam, joined FOX 9 News at 5 on Sunday.
For some, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Eagle camera has been a fixture, allowing the public to freely watch along as a family of bald eagles sets up their nest and brings new birds into the world. A simple live stream does a lot more for the eagles than most people think. Kristin Hall, who runs the DNR's Eagle Cam, joined FOX 9 News at 5 on Sunday.
Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
Gooseberry Falls State Park flooding closes trails before free entry day
Authorities warn of flooding conditions around Gooseberry State Park ahead of the DNR's free entry day.
Authorities warn of flooding conditions around Gooseberry State Park ahead of the DNR's free entry day.