National Guard search for missing BWCA canoeists
The search for the two missing canoeists in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) continues as Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help.
BWCA canoers search: National Guard ordered to help locate missing men
Gov. Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help search for two canoers that have been missing in the BWCA for nearly a week now.
Moon will 'kiss' Saturn on May 31 and other summer sky events to watch
On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.
NASA assessing when Boeing's Starliner could be ready to launch with astronauts
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
St. Paul pererine falcon chick seen on DNR cam after first hatch
The DNR FalconCam, which streams live footage from a high rise in downtown St. Paul, captured images of a peregrine falcon chick when it hatched early Tuesday morning.
‘Planet Parade’ 2024: watch guide for 6 planets aligned on June 3
On June 3, 2024, skywatchers can witness a rare "planet parade" of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the pre-dawn sky, visible near the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.
'Amazing' video shows wolf hunting fish in northern Minnesota
The Voyageurs Wolf Project shared "amazing" video of a wolf hunting fish recently in northern Minnesota.
'Amazing' video of wolf fishing in Minnesota
The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Tuesday shared video of a breeding female wolf hunting fish recently in northern Minnesota, calling the footage "amazing." The group says, "The footage is particularly neat because it shows her lying down on a small island in the middle of the river to wait-in-ambush for fish. As she waits, her ears are constantly flickering and twitching as she tries to detect fish breaking the surface of the water."
Rare 40-ton whale skull discovered on North Carolina beach
A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.
Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
Wife of missing BWCA canoeist holding onto hope after boating mishap
The wife of a Ham Lake canoeist missing in the far northern extremes of the state’s boundary waters is desperately holding onto hope and faith that her husband will come home safe.
These sea creatures could inspire new underwater robots, study finds
The tiny creatures propel themselves through water similar to the way a spacecraft fires thrusters to move in space.
MN officials identify missing canoeists in BWCA as search continues
Despite tough conditions, authorities in St. Louis County say search efforts are continuing on Monday for two missing canoeists in northern Minnesota.
New wildlife area opens near Rochester, Minn.
A new wildlife recreation area is now open in southern Minnesota.
Bemidji teen's health fight after bug bites
In 2023, Bemidji teen Kellen Knutson lost his ability to walk and talk, and doctors later found that he tested positive for two infectious diseases caused by tick and mosquito bites. FOX 9's Leah Beno has more on the teenager's recovery.
Minnesota officials expect summer air quality to be again impacted by wildfires
Gloomy skies, coupled with an air quality alert across parts of the state last weekend, have some people this weekend wondering if Mother Nature was giving a warning about the summer ahead.
Minnesota summer air quality threatened by wildfires
Gloomy skies, coupled with an air quality alert across parts of the state last weekend, have some people this weekend wondering if Mother Nature was giving a warning about the summer ahead.
Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population
Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
May's full Flower Moon happening soon: What to know
The Full Flower Moon is unique astronomical event best viewed from regions like the southeastern U.S., parts of Central America, and northeastern South America.