DNR relaunches Loon Watcher program, seeking volunteers
After a hiatus in 2019, the Minnesota DNR has relaunched its Loon Watcher volunteer program and is looking for more in 2020 for its 40th year.
Insect hatch over Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin picked up on radar
So many mayflies hatched at once near the Mississippi River Sunday night it was picked up on the National Weather Service’s radar.
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.
Nail-biting video shows boy’s close encounter with brown bear during hike in Italian mountains
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
Heartwarming reunion captured of chimpanzee recognizing former zoo volunteer decades later
A chimpanzee recognized a former zoo volunteer decades later and the heartwarming reunion was captured on video.
Florida beachgoers have rare encounter with 800-pound leatherback sea turtle nesting during daylight hours
On the sandy shores of Melbourne Beach, many bystanders were surprised and excited to see an endangered sea turtle nesting in the morning hours.
How Minnesota's Stay Safe plan changes from Phase 1 to Phase 4
A new dashboard from the Minnesota Department of Health outlines the four phases of reopening Minnesota.
A loon killed a bald eagle by stabbing its heart, biologist says
Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center attempts family reunion of baby beaver that fell over Minnehaha Falls
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota is trying to reunited a baby beaver with her family after the beaver appeared to have gone over Minnehaha Falls.
Black bear spotted running through yards in Litchfield, Minnesota
A black bear was spotted running through yards in Litchfield, Minnesota this week.
'Ultra rare' metallic blue bee spotted in Florida
Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.
‘It likes you’: Deer gallops alongside Missouri joggers on run
A deer unexpectedly joined two Missouri joggers out on their run.
Minnesota Governor: Summer day camps, possibly some youth sports allowed this summer
With some restrictions, Gov. Tim Walz announced Minnesota kids can attend summer day camps this year and he hopes to include some summer youth sports, too.
New, aggressive gnat species feasting on Minnesotans this spring
A new species of gnats is really bugging people in certain pockets of the Twin Cities area this spring.
Bear seen walking across lawn in western Wisconsin neighborhood
There might be a good reason why the school mascot of Clayton High School in western Wisconsin is a bear.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in need of volunteers as COVID-19 brings more animals needing care
With Minnesota's stay-at-home order still in effect until at least May 18 and while Governor Walz has relaxed some rules for businesses, many are still spending more time at home and outdoors.
What Minnesota anglers need to know about Saturday's new-look fishing opener
One of Minnesota’s great springtime traditions is going to look different this year, says the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Baby fox saved in West St. Paul, Minnesota
A sick baby fox was rescued in West St. Paul over the weekend thanks to police and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.
Officials rescue baby owl in Bloomington, Minnesota
A baby Great Horned Owl was rescued after it was found injured in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Forest Service: Lutsen Mountains plans to nearly double in size, add 8 new lifts
Documents published by the Superior National Forest and the National Forest Service show Lutsen Mountains Ski Area’s plan to nearly double in size, build a two new base areas and construct numerous new chairlifts.