Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export

Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.

Outdoor Retailer names Minneapolis its new home for trade show

After years in Salt Lake City, Outdoor Retailer says it's bringing its trade show, a showcase for the outdoor industry, to Minneapolis for 2026 and the foreseeable future.

Here's when you can see fall's Harvest Supermoon

This month is filled with a Supermoon and two meteor showers worth looking out for.

NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now

NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.

Fall mosquito outlook in Minnesota: What to expect

A warm start to fall is keeping mosquitoes buzzing around a little longer than usual in Minnesota.

Tracking late-season mosquitoes in Minnesota
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A warm start to fall is keeping mosquitoes buzzing around longer than usual in Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the late-season mosquitoes and what to expect for the remainder of fall.

Bees eat protein: Will a can of tuna keep wasps away?
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A social media video claims setting out a can of tuna can help keep wasps away from your outdoor gathering this time of year because bees need to eat protein, too. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego visits the Bee Lab at the University of Minnesota to get to the bottom of this social media hack, and learn more about what bees are up to this time of year.

NASA to launch space weather missions
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NASA is getting ready to launch three new space craft that will map space weather and the sun?s influence across our solar system. NASA Heliophysics Deputy Director Nicki Rayl joins FOX 9 to talk about the upcoming mission scheduled for liftoff on Sept. 23.

Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years

Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.

Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement

NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.

Mom from '32 Feet Up' family shares outdoor adventures
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FOX 9's Lauren Andrego spoke with the mom from the "32 Feet Up" family about the adventures they share and the life skills they build. She and 15 kids are on a mission to inspire other families to explore the outdoors.

Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes

An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.