Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.

Lawsuit filed over veterans’ access to campsite
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A dispute over zoning rules and whether veterans can camp on a Lake Vermillion campground have the group and landowner suing St. Louis County. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face

A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.

Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship

Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.

DNR adds 5 counties to deer feeding, attractant ban
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In an effort to curb chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday added five counties to the state's deer feeding and attractant ban. Michelle Carstensen with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to discuss what it means.

Caught on camera: Baby deer stuck in levee rescued by Chaska PD, DNR officers

The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.

EagleCam eaglet grounded after storm released by DNR after check-up

An EagleCam eaglet that went missing from its nest after a storm has been released by the Minnesota DNR after making a recovery at the Raptor Center.

Mayfly hatches expected in coming weeks along Mississippi River

With mayfly hatches expected along the Mississippi River in the coming weeks, officials are preparing for swarms that often leave massive piles of dead bugs on local streets and highways.

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.

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.