Bison calves bring joy to Spring Lake Park Reserve in Dakota County

Dakota County Parks is welcoming two bison calves to their growing herd as part of an effort to bring bison back to Minnesota prairie lands.

Bison herd in Dakota County welcomes calves
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Dakota County Parks is welcoming two bison calves to their growing herd as part of an effort to bring bison back to Minnesota prairie lands.

Black bear cub rescued at Elm Creek Park Reserve

The black bear cub was left alone for more than three days and park staff determined they needed to intervene for the animal's safety.

Powerful sun storm could bring northern lights to parts of US on Wednesday

NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center predicts a moderate geomagnetic storm on Wednesday due to a coronal mass ejection observed late Sunday. The office has recently amended a Geomagnetic Storm Watch to the G2 level.

Are black holes a danger to us?

The amount of mass a black hole can contain is likened to a star 10 times more massive than our sun squeezed into a sphere about as wide as New York City, according to NASA.

Curious baby owl caught peeping through house window

It’s that time of year for young great horned owls to start exploring Minnesota, and they might end up in some unexpected places. 

Bear destroys Diaper Genie in Pillager
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Not even a Diaper Genie is safe against a black bear. FOX 9 viewer Dan Hanson sent in video of a bear destroying a Diaper Genie that was left out on their front porch in Pillager, Minnesota. ?We thought for sure no animal would bother the Diaper Genie,? Hanson said in an email to FOX 9.

Oceans could lurk beneath icy surface of four of Uranus' moons, study shows

This study is the first to detail the evolution of the interior makeup and structure of all five large moons – Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon and Miranda, according to NASA.

Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches

Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.

When could the SpaceX Starship launch again?

The SpaceX Starship rockets have been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration following the historic April 20 Texas launch that resulted in a fiery explosion, with pieces falling into the Gulf of Mexico. 

Scientists discover star devouring planet for first time and think Earth could suffer same fate

The star began to grow in size after running out of fuel, which decreased the distance between it and the neighboring planet, eventually consuming it entirely, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Blind Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes

Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes. 

Flower moon 2023: When to see the brightest full moon in May

The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."

Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes
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Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes. Jasper first came to Como Zoo in 2018. He was found alone in California after his mother was shot and killed by a hunter. In June of 2020, zoo staff started noticing changes in his eyes and eyesight.