BWCA search: Man rescued by helicopter after signaling MN State Patrol plane

BWCA search: Man rescued by helicopter after signaling MN State Patrol plane

A 69-year-old man was rescued late Thursday night after he got separated from his group during a trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) earlier that morning, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. 

A 69-year-old man was rescued late Thursday night after he got separated from his group during a trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) earlier that morning, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. 

Origin of modern horses linked to 4,200-year-old lineage, researchers find

Origin of modern horses linked to 4,200-year-old lineage, researchers find

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago, featuring a genetic mutation that made them easier to ride, and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, indicating rapid domestication and spread by humans.

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago, featuring a genetic mutation that made them easier to ride, and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, indicating rapid domestication and spread by humans.

Boeing Starliner spacecraft docks at ISS with NASA astronauts after dramatic approach

Boeing Starliner spacecraft docks at ISS with NASA astronauts after dramatic approach

After 24 hours of spaceflight, Boeing Starliner began approaching the International Space Station for docking, but a series of malfunctions with thrusters delayed the docking.

After 24 hours of spaceflight, Boeing Starliner began approaching the International Space Station for docking, but a series of malfunctions with thrusters delayed the docking.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

Mosquito levels high in Minnesota thanks to frequent rain

Mosquito levels high in Minnesota thanks to frequent rain

May was the third-wettest month in the past 10 years with statewide rainfall totals, and the precipitation has led to "heavy mosquito activity" – with each additional rainfall hatching more eggs.

May was the third-wettest month in the past 10 years with statewide rainfall totals, and the precipitation has led to "heavy mosquito activity" – with each additional rainfall hatching more eggs.

Boeing’s Starliner capsule launches on mission full of firsts

Boeing’s Starliner capsule launches on mission full of firsts

Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.

Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.

Survivor of BWCA canoe accident recounts deadly ordeal

Survivor of BWCA canoe accident recounts deadly ordeal

Erik Grams says he and his brother Reis had been going to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) for more than 30 years.

Erik Grams says he and his brother Reis had been going to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) for more than 30 years.

June skygazing highlights: Strawberry Moon, summertime planet parade

June skygazing highlights: Strawberry Moon, summertime planet parade

June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.

June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.

NASA has a new game plan for Hubble Space Telescope to resume science observations

NASA has a new game plan for Hubble Space Telescope to resume science observations

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.

Rare juvenile T. rex fossil unearthed by 3 boys, now on display at Denver museum

Rare juvenile T. rex fossil unearthed by 3 boys, now on display at Denver museum

A juvenile T. rex fossil, discovered by a group of children during a hike near Marmarth, North Dakota, is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

A juvenile T. rex fossil, discovered by a group of children during a hike near Marmarth, North Dakota, is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Bear meets sprinkler in northern MN — and it's hilarious: Video

Bear meets sprinkler in northern MN — and it's hilarious: Video

A black bear wandered into a yard in northern Minnesota and encountered a sprinkler — the outcome was adorable and hilarious. 

A black bear wandered into a yard in northern Minnesota and encountered a sprinkler — the outcome was adorable and hilarious. 

Bear meets sprinkler in northern MN
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Bear meets sprinkler in northern MN

A bear met a lawn sprinkler in Biwabik, Minnesota, Tuesday morning, and the outcome was adorable. Mike Miller captured this video at his cabin and shared it with FOX 9.

A bear met a lawn sprinkler in Biwabik, Minnesota, Tuesday morning, and the outcome was adorable. Mike Miller captured this video at his cabin and shared it with FOX 9.

1st annual space piracy conference aims to combat space crime and smuggling

1st annual space piracy conference aims to combat space crime and smuggling

The First Annual Space Piracy Conference, scheduled for early next year by the Center for the Study of Space Crime, Policy, and Governance (CSCPG), will gather experts to address growing concerns of space crime and smuggling, discussing risks and solutions from various perspectives.

The First Annual Space Piracy Conference, scheduled for early next year by the Center for the Study of Space Crime, Policy, and Governance (CSCPG), will gather experts to address growing concerns of space crime and smuggling, discussing risks and solutions from various perspectives.

Body of second missing BWCA canoeist found

Body of second missing BWCA canoeist found

The body of the second missing canoeist was found in the Boundary Water Canoe Area (BWCA) Monday, a few days after the body of the other missing canoeist was found. 

The body of the second missing canoeist was found in the Boundary Water Canoe Area (BWCA) Monday, a few days after the body of the other missing canoeist was found.