Plant hidden in Vermont for 108 years rediscovered thanks to botanist's keen eye

What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.

'Planet parade' time: Guide to the 6-planet alignment in June

Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.

Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed minutes before takeoff

Boeing’s Starliner capsule launch was scrubbed minutes before it was scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral.

Twin Cities man summits Everest for Mental Health Awareness Month

During two previous expeditions to Nepal in 2022, Rivard summited both Lobuche and Amadablan. But on the horizon was the biggest of them all — Everest.

Missing BWCA canoer body found near Curtain Falls

The body of one of the missing canoeists was found near Curtain Falls in the Boundry Water Canoe Area (BWCA) on Friday, after two weeks of searching.

Bear chases dog, woman in Maple Grove driveway
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A woman and her dog were chased by a bear in Maple Grove after they encountered a total of three bears digging through their trash.

Crystal man recounts black widow spider bite after grocery store purchase

In his decade living in Crystal, Zach Bouma has planted a garden in his backyard each spring. But this May, he’s glad he didn’t ask any of his children for help.

Crystal man sent to ER by black widow spider bite
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A Crystal man spent a day in the emergency room after being bitten by a black widow spider while planting in his garden.

Bear chases dog, woman down Maple Grove driveway: Video

A Maple Grove woman and her dog are safe after an encounter with three bears outside her home on Tuesday night.

Bear chases dog down Maple Grove driveway
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A woman and her dog are safe after an encounter with three bears just outside a Maple Grove home.

SpaceX says it's ready for Starship's fourth test flight from Texas

If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.

Cannon River water rescue saves multiple people after canoes, kayak capsize

The Rice County Sheriff's Office said several people were rescued from the Cannon River around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday after their boats hit downed trees and capsized. 

Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports

Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.

BWCA search for missing canoers continues as weather improves

An influx of resources from state and local authorities along with improving weather is contributing to the search for two missing canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area, according to an update from the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.

Como Park Conservatory's 'Corpse Flower' is in bloom
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory's smelly "Corpse Flower" is starting to bloom. FOX 9 photojournalist Willow Bryn Locke captures the moment.