Minnesota man wins Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest for the 6th time

With every stroke of his paint brush, Jim Hautman paints a very different picture of wildlife on his canvas. But, one animal in particular seems to bring out his best.

CDC: Child infected by deadly brain-eating amoeba at Arlington splash pad

A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.

Jeep owners take stuffed duck on cross-country relay road trip for St. Jude's fundraiser

A stuffed animal duck is taking a cross-country journey, all for a good cause. Starting in Missouri, "Mr. Vanderquack" has now gone through seven states already, stopping by most recently in Minnesota.

Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa

More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.

Minnesota man survives being impaled in the neck with stick during ATV ride

Willie Charpenter was riding on an ATV trail for a 9/11 memorial ride near Bruno, Minnesota this weekend when he was punctured in his neck with a 1.5-inch stick that went about six inches into his body.

Report: Utah police called to 'incident' involving Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie 2 weeks before missing report

It's been almost a month since the family of Gabrielle Petito last heard from her and now, they want her boyfriend to start talking. They say Brian Laundrie left Gabby all alone in the Grand Tetons during their cross-country adventure, but won't explain why he came back to North Port, Florida in her van. 

Viral TikTok video of Vikings fan shares what many are feeling

For Vikings fans, watching a game can be a frustrating experience. But, few fans are as vocal about their disappointment as Jackie Thompson.

Chairs from Granny Donuts inspire art, community giving

If you live in West St. Paul you might’ve noticed a little pocket of weirdness outside of a home last fall. A local artist set up two dozen chairs from her favorite donut shop outside on her home’s lawn.

Man arrested for driving drunk, dragging boat on wrong side of road

The boat had fallen off the trailer and was being dragged in the opposite lane of traffic, police in Massachusetts said.

Cow gets stuck in tree in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida flooding

Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.

Bud Light rolls out pumpkin spice hard seltzer

Starting Sept. 6, Bud Light Seltzer flavors will include pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, maple pear and apple crisp.

Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning

A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.

Squirrel stashes nuts in Minnesota officer's squad

An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.

Long-time Minnesota State Fair butter sculptor honored as she retires after 50 years of work

The Minnesota State Fair is saying goodbye to a fair institution as Linda Christensen, the artist who created more than 550 Princess Kay butter sculptures over the past 50 years, heads into retirement.

Cow in Wisconsin car; woman in drive-thru says she was 'freaking out'

A woman in Marshfield, Wisconsin was simply waiting in line at a McDonald's drive-thru when she noticed a calf sitting in the back seat of a sedan.

Woman sentenced to jail, fined for walking on thermal ground at Yellowstone

Madeline Casey was sentenced to seven days in jail and $2,000 in fines after walking directly on thermal ground in Yellowstone, prosecutors said.