The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force

Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.

Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon

A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). 

Emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests
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Paul Cigan with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources discusses the fight against emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests. 

Twin Cities company helps wildfire efforts
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A St. Paul company is helping fight wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9’s Maury Glover shows us the new water scooping system that can shave critical minutes off of firefighting efforts.

Boundary Waters campfire burning ban in effect
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If you’re planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northern Minnesota this month, you’ll need to plan your trip around latest burning ban restrictions due to dry conditions and renewed wildfire concerns. FOX 9 has what you need to know.

Minnesota DNR launching electronic licensing system Tuesday
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It's a big week for those that enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota. The DNR is launching the state's new electronic licensing system on Tuesday. This is the DNR's first major update to fishing and hunting licensing in more than 25 years. Jamie Gangawire with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the preparations.

Gallery: Prada’s new Artemis IV garment makes sure NASA astronauts are cool, literally

A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one. 

Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know

The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.

Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month

A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor achieves first criticality milestone

Antares Nuclear’s microreactor at Idaho National Laboratory reached criticality, marking the first time a private company has achieved a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction under a Trump administration pilot program.

Como Zoo's corpse flower Horace could bloom in the coming days

Horace, a corpse flower at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, could just be days away from blooming again.

Northern Lights likely to be visible across northern US Thursday night

The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the northern U.S. on Thursday and possibly early Friday after a strong geomagnetic storm watch was issued.

Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight

The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.

Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway

An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.