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Minnesotans with mobility disabilities will be better able to explore state parks this summer as five of them will offer free all-terrain track chairs, allowing more people to experience Minnesota's forest, prairies and wetlands.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for your help in monitoring black bears across the Twin Cities metro area.
The opener is also a time to emphasize safety after a year that saw 18 boating deaths statewide, the most since 2005.
A wild fox from Anoka County has tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza, and is the first wild mammal in the state to contract the disease.
The phenomenon of winter fishkill might be shocking at first, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials say it happens most years.
"Minnesota is bear country," said the DNR's Andrew Tri.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging Minnesotans to report fish die-offs if they find them in lakes or streams this spring.
Bloomington Animal Control fielded several reports Wednesday of a black bear seen in the city's west side.
The summer will be restricted to catch-and-release fishing, and the DNR said there will be a two-week closure in early July "to reduce hooking mortality."
Good news for Minnesota bird watchers: The eaglet has landed.
"It's pretty amazing that they can go that period of time and not lose any skeletal muscle mass or cardiac function."
If you haven't already, it's time to pull your fish house off the lake.
It's a sign that spring is right around the corner. Here's your annual warning to get your fish house off the lake in the next few days.
While there haven't been any ice-related fatalities this season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the state averages three to four ice-related deaths each winter.
Got a lot of black spruce pine cones lying around the yard or nearby woods? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will pay you for collecting them.
Both Waverly Lake and the connected Little Waverly Lake will be listed for zebra mussels, the DNR said.
Minnesota regulators began accepting public comments Tuesday on whether the state's regulation of nonferrous mining would provide sufficient protection against environmental damage to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
"We see fatalities unfortunately every year, but this year has just been really eye-opening to see the numbers, it's unfortunate for sure," the DNR's Joe Albert said.
What took foresters 20 years is now possible in less than five, thanks to lidar technology.
This year's historic drought is hurting two of Minnesota most important natural resources: water and trees.
Nature officials in Minnesota have immediately halted the importation and movement of farmed deer in Minnesota.
It's a time of year when there's often little to no heavy humidity, no blustery winds, and no rain to wash out our plans. Some might simply call it fall, but it's something more specific than the year's third season.
A deadly and highly-contagious rabbit disease was detected this month for the first time in Minnesota.
State wildlife officials say two Minnesota deer farms received deer from a Wisconsin farm where chronic wasting disease was reportedly detected last month.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Enbridge Energy breached an aquifer during construction of their Line 3 pipeline, causing more than 24 million gallons of groundwater to flow out of it.
A one-year extension of federal farm programs, around $30 billion in economic relief and a break for the ethanol industry were part of a bipartisan deal that collapsed Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump denounced it.
A Minnesota man yelled "Y'all don't stop fighting" to his supporters after a judge decided not to free him from custody as he appeals his conviction in a gun and drug case.
Funerals have been set for the student and teacher who were shot and killed at a religious school in Wisconsin on Monday.
Forty-nine percent of students in Columbia Heights Public Schools are English learners, a 5% increase from last school year.
The Centers for Disease Control says no person-to-person transmission has been detected and the risk to the general public remains low.
A one-year extension of federal farm programs, around $30 billion in economic relief and a break for the ethanol industry were part of a bipartisan deal that collapsed Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump denounced it.
A Minnesota man yelled "Y'all don't stop fighting" to his supporters after a judge decided not to free him from custody as he appeals his conviction in a gun and drug case.
Forty-nine percent of students in Columbia Heights Public Schools are English learners, a 5% increase from last school year.
Frazil ice has been spotted in Minnesota following Thursday's winter storm. But what is frazil ice?
An Edina man was charged with arson on Thursday after investigators say surveillance video showed him lighting his mail on fire in the hallway of his apartment complex.
A one-year extension of federal farm programs, around $30 billion in economic relief and a break for the ethanol industry were part of a bipartisan deal that collapsed Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump denounced it.
An investigation is underway after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run in northern Minnesota earlier this week.
Snow is piling up across Minnesota as the biggest storm of the winter season so far drags across the state.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Kathy Ingebrand of Mahtomedi is one of the first people in the country to receive the infusion meant to slow down Alzheimer's disease by up to 35%.
Funerals have been set for the student and teacher who were shot and killed at a religious school in Wisconsin on Monday.
The Centers for Disease Control says no person-to-person transmission has been detected and the risk to the general public remains low.
The man was flown to a hospital in Minnesota, but the department gave no word on his condition. No one else was hurt.
Xcel says the project is intended to replace the energy that will be lost when its coal-fueled power plant near Stillwater closes in 2028.
Minnesota and Wisconsin leaders are responding to the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Army veteran Delphine Littlewolf and her 7-year-old son Curtis have been living in her compact car for six months.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
The Buck Hill slopes played host to "Carve for a Cure" on Sunday, a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
As an equestrian with years of experience, Jen Kelly has taken a tumble or two — until a tumble in September 2020 where she broke three vertebrae in her neck and crushed her spinal cord.
A Vikings Hall of Famer is experiencing all kinds of emotions. Cris Carter is dealing with the announcement by Randy Moss of his cancer condition. Saturday night he surprised kids on behalf of the Salvation Army with a gift bag that lacked for nothing.
A one-year extension of federal farm programs, around $30 billion in economic relief and a break for the ethanol industry were part of a bipartisan deal that collapsed Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump denounced it.
"My phone was ringing off the hook," Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. "The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk."
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded through mid-March.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
Heating your home in the winter can take a toll on your pocketbook, but it doesn't have to with some easy tips to save.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
A Minnesota man yelled "Y'all don't stop fighting" to his supporters after a judge decided not to free him from custody as he appeals his conviction in a gun and drug case.
An Edina man was charged with arson on Thursday after investigators say surveillance video showed him lighting his mail on fire in the hallway of his apartment complex.
Luigi Mangione faces four new federal charges, including murder, which could make him eligible for the death penalty. He is also facing multiple state charges.
Newly released footage shows police frantically searching for the driver moments after a tragic crash killed five best friends getting ready for a wedding.
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Centers for Disease Control says no person-to-person transmission has been detected and the risk to the general public remains low.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
Kathy Ingebrand of Mahtomedi is one of the first people in the country to receive the infusion meant to slow down Alzheimer's disease by up to 35%.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Holidazzle is a free event with lights, stage performances, Santa, nearly 200 vendors and more. It runs Wednesday through Sunday.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Thirty years ago on Friday, the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington was demolished.
Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, took a swipe at influential podcaster Joe Rogan and the men among his fanbase after the host said he supported President-elect Donald Trump due to misstatements the former Democratic vice presidential candidate made about his past.
Two high-powered girls basketball teams in Delano and Centennial met on the court Friday. Plus, see how Prince and Hiawatha High School’s gym are heavily connected.
You can take Karl-Anthony Towns out of Minnesota, as the New York Knicks did with an offseason trade, but Towns' comments ahead of his return to Target Center show the inverse is certainly not true.
After losing his job as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins is promising to support rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins threw nine interceptions with one touchdown in the past five games.
If the Vikings win their remaining three games, they're in great position to earn the No. 1 seed, regardless of what the Eagles or Lions do.
The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
WCCO meteorologist has your latest forecast, which includes incoming snow that may impact your morning commute.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including which areas are still under winter alerts and if we can expect a white Christmas or not.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast and an update on snow totals across the state.
Frazil ice has been spotted in Minnesota following Thursday's winter storm. But what is frazil ice?
WCCO meteorologist has your latest forecast, which includes incoming snow that may impact your morning commute.
Have you ever looked at the reward on a wanted poster and wondered, "where does that money come from?" Well you're not alone! In this segment of Good Question, Kirsten Mitchell speaks with CrimeStoppers to find out.
A rare weather phenomena called "frazil ice" made an appearance in Minnesota on Thursday. WCCO's Frankie McLister has the story.
Another blast of snow is right around the corner, so it's important to know what to do in a snow emergency. Like, where you can park your car. WCCO's Jason Rantala has you covered.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including which areas are still under winter alerts and if we can expect a white Christmas or not.