Two years ago, MPR raccoon became viral sensation

Two years ago, a furry raccoon's climb up a St. Paul building captured the attention of the metro and the Twitterverse.

Video: Bear trapped inside SUV freed by deputies

A hungry bear got itself trapped inside of an SUV and sheriff's deputies had to free it by breaking one of the car windows.

Experts say stress of pandemic linked to sleep loss, bizarre dreams

Experts say that the emotional and physical stress of living through the pandemic have triggered issues like insomnia and unusual dreams.

Quarantine Axe Throwing League gains momentum across Minnesota

Last month, FOX 9 told you about the Quarantine Axe Throwing League. What started as an invitation thrown out to others around the world has really stuck. 

3-foot-long lizard missing in Champlin, Minnesota

Authorities are asking for help finding a missing pet lizard in Champlin, Minnesota. According to police, the Asian Water Monitor lizard is 3 feet long and is "good at climbing stuff."

1 rescued in northern Minnesota after trying to kayak along Mississippi River to Louisiana

Officials rescued a kayaker who got stranded on a lake in northern Minnesota over the weekend. The kayaker was trying to reach Louisiana by traveling along the Mississippi River.

Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19

A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.

Man charged with assault and battery for wiping nose on Michigan Dollar Tree employee's shirt

A 68-year-old man is facing assault and battery charges in Oakland County after police said he used a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his face when she told him he needed to wear a mask.

Dog gives birth to litter of 21 puppies

A record litter of 21 puppies was born at an Australian hospital during the COVID-19 crisis.