Early ice out on White Bear Lake boosts local businesses

In yet another record for Minnesota, this year's ice out was declared on White Bear Lake on Friday, March 8, the earliest date since 1928.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has declared ice out for many Minnesota lakes, including White Bear Lake. For White Bear Lake, it is the earliest ice out in almost 100 years.

The April solar eclipse is one month away: What to know now

The next solar eclipse should be visible from most of the U.S. Many people have started preparing already, but many more have not. Here’s what you need to know.

Fossil of ‘nightmarish’ sea reptile found in Morocco

The giant sea lizard had dagger-like teeth and was just one of the many apex predators hunting our oceans 66 million years ago.

SpaceX prepares for third Starship test flight from Texas

Space fans have about a week to prepare themselves for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.

Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'

Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.

Las Vegas’ Bellagio helps rescue yellow-billed loon from its fountain

The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.

White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico

A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.

Minnesota's moose population remains stable, DNR says

A new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources report shows that the moose population in Minnesota has remained "relatively stable" in recent years.

Minnesota DNR urges safety on ice house removal deadline

On Monday, the short-lived ice fishing season comes to an end in the metro. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people who still need to pull shelters off the ice to use extreme caution since many of them are too dangerous to reach at this point.

How much bigger is a supermoon, really?

In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.

March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear

You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.

Minnesota DNR announces changes to record fish program

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced new opportunities for Minnesotans to catch state record fish.