Minnesota Zoo confirms missing Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, has died

The Minnesota Zoo confirmed their missing Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, has died. She was found injured on the side of the road Thursday morning, the zoo said.

Minnesota Zoo Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, is missing

The Minnesota Zoo’s Eurasian eagle owl, named Gladys, is missing. She’s probably still on Zoo property, but heads up Twin Cities. Call local police if spotted.

Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson wins Olympic gold with buzzer beater takedown

University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson came from behind in the last 13 seconds to win gold in the finals of the 125-kilogram freestyle class at the Tokyo Olympics Friday.

Police: Apple Valley man killed in July 4 firework accident

A man was killed in what police are calling a "tragic accident" after officers say he was hit in the head by a firework at his Apple Valley home.

Spacecraft to send Apple Valley artist's painting to the moon

Two space flights will blast off later this year with some special cargo on board. The spacecrafts will carry works of art from around the world to the moon. For the first time ever, this collection will include artwork by women.

Farm Babies back at Minnesota Zoo both in-person, virtually

Farm Babies is back at the Minnesota Zoo this spring after it was moved to a virtual event last year after the zoo closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Missing: Apple Valley man last seen Friday morning

Police are asking for help finding a missing man who was last seen Friday morning in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

2 dead, 1 hospitalized after shooting in Apple Valley, Minnesota

Two people are dead and one is in the hospital after a shooting at an apartment building in Apple Valley, Minnesota Wednesday night. 

Half of Minnesota Zoo reindeer herd killed by seasonal disease, other half infected

Half of the reindeer herd at the Minnesota Zoo has died in recent weeks from a seasonal disease and the remaining members of the herd are also infected and are now being isolated from the zoo’s other animals, according to officials.

Man pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktails at government building in Apple Valley

A Savage, Minnesota man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a government building in Apple Valley pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting arson, according to the District of Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.

Minnesota Zoo reopening to public on July 24

The Minnesota Zoo announced it is opening next weekend for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to close to visitors in March. 

Rallies in Twin Cities mark Juneteenth, call for police changes, slavery reparations

In the wake of George Floyd's death, Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating when slaves in Texas first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, took on a stronger meaning on Friday.

Governor: Minnesota Zoo at risk of closing without financial help

The Minnesota Zoo is asking the state Legislature for $6 million to cover attendance losses from the COVID-19-related shutdown and reopen to the public.