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The Minnesota dentist who killed a well-known lion in Zimbabwe won't be charged or warned in connection with a complaint that a truck had illegally herded deer inside his property in northwestern Minnesota, the state's Department of Natural Resources said Thursday.
The U.S. will protect lions in Africa under the Endangered Species Act, the Obama administration announced Monday, a move that would make it harder for American big-game hunters to bring a lion head or hide into the country.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Thursday it was investigating a report of potentially illegal hunting activity on land owned by the dentist who was sharply criticized for shooting a well-known lion in Zimbabwe.
Officials in Zimbabwe say Dr. Walter Palmer did not break the country's hunting laws. This means top government officials are no longer pressing for the Twin Cities dentist to be extradited to Zimbabwe for killing Cecil the lion.
The trial for the hunting guide accused of failing to stop a Minnesota dentist from killing Cecil the lion starts in Zimbabwe. Bloomington dentist Dr. Walter Palmer admitted to killing the popular lion while on a hunting trip in Zimbabwe this summer.
A professional hunter in Zimbabwe who helped an American dentist kill a well-known lion named Cecil has now been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle sable antelopes into South Africa, Zimbabwean police said Tuesday.
The Bloomington dentist that sparked world-wide controversy after killing a beloved lion in Zimbabwe returned to work Tuesday.
The Minnesota dentist who has made international headlines for killing a popular lion named Cecil is speaking out.
Amid fears that extraditing an American bow hunter for killing Ceil the lion could hurt Zimbabwe's hunting business, authorities seem to have cooled off on pursuing the case against Walter Palmer.
A lion charged and killed a safari guide who was leading a group of tourists in the same national park in Zimbabwe that was the home of Cecil the lion who was killed by a bow hunter in July.
Zimbabwe has charged a man on whose land the well-known Cecil the lion was shot by American dentist Walter James Palmer in July. Charges have not been filed against Palmer, according to prosecutors, while in Minnesota the dentist has reopened his practice.
A Louisiana dentist is reportedly getting death threats after being mistaken for the Minnesota trophy hunter who killed Cecil the lion.
Police in southwest Florida say vandals spray painted the words "lion killer" on the garage door of the vacation home owned by a Minnesota dentist who has been identified as the hunter who killed Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe.
The trial in Zimbabwe of a professional hunter who helped an American kill a popular lion named Cecil in an allegedly illegal hunt in Zimbabwe was postponed Wednesday to Sept. 28.
Delta Air Lines had a major change of heart about shipping hunting trophies, announcing Monday afternoon that it would no longer accept lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo trophies.
In 1910, Theodore Roosevelt headed a Smithsonian hunting and trapping expedition in Africa that included colleagues who prepared the wildlife he killed for shipment back to America. The former U.S. president and his son, Kermit, shot hundreds of animals.
A second American killed a lion in an illegal hunt with a bow and arrow in Zimbabwe several months ago, amid an international outcry over a U.S. hunter accused of illegally killing a well-known lion named Cecil in early July, authorities said Sunday.
The brother of Cecil the lion has also been illegally killed, according to CBS. CBS reports that the lion, named Jericho, was killed Saturday in Hwange National Park.
Zimbabwe has called for an American dentist who killed a lion that was lured out of a national park and caused international outrage to be extradited and face as-yet filed charges. But it isn't clear whether Walter James Palmer, a 55-year-old from Minnesota, can be extradited or, if so, can fight having to go back to the African nation. Palmer has said he relied on his guides to ensure the hunt was legal.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says that they have established contact with a representative the Minnesota dentist who killed a well-known lion. Bloomington dentist Walter Palmer ignited a storm of controversy by killing the prized lion Cecil in Africa earlier this month.
Betty White, a passionate animal activist, has harsh words for the Minnesota dentist who killed Cecil the lion while on a hunting trip in Zimbabwe this month.
The law enforcement arm of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service says it's trying to reach the Minnesota dentist who killed a protected lion while on a guided hunt in Zimbabwe.
Hundreds of protesters showed up Wednesday at the Bloomington office of a Minnesota dentist who killed a beloved lion named Cecil.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the agency is investigating the killing of Cecil the Lion, saying it will "go where facts lead."
Safari Club International is suspending the membership of the Minnesota hunter accused of illegally killing a protected lion in Zimbabwe and wants a "full and thorough investigation" into the lion's death.
Joey Kidder has had 15 touchdown catches in just nine games.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
A sandwich called the GOAT sits on the menu and is a title that's now earning Hen House Eatery some extra dough.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
A sandwich called the GOAT sits on the menu and is a title that's now earning Hen House Eatery some extra dough.
The city of St. Paul is wiping out nearly $40 million in resident medical debt.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
Man who shot an 11-year-old in the face sentenced to 100 months in prison, three years of supervised release.
The Apple Valley native is expected to make his season debut on Nov. 24 against Campbell. He last competed in the 2021-22 season, which he finished with a 52-match winning streak.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Minnesota is one of 28 states under $3 per gallon, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks fuel prices.
Control of Minnesota's House of Representatives hinges on the outcome of races in two districts, and both districts could go into recounts.
Officials provided another update Monday after a break last week in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case killing, mainly focused on how DNA investigation played into the process.
This weekend was the Minnesota Firearms Deer Hunting Opener. There have already been several accidents.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Reynolds Tomter recalled spending the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.
Officials provided another update Monday after a break last week in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case killing, mainly focused on how DNA investigation played into the process.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
Melissa Cryer, Bury's daughter, says that her mom thought it was fake at first. After all, her luck had been down of late, at least health-wise.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran.
About 32,000 St. Paul residents will get a surprise, life-changing notice in the mail in the next week or so.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The president-elect has announced a number of nominees and appointments since winning a decisive victory in the 2024 election last week.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Minnesota is one of 28 states under $3 per gallon, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks fuel prices.
It's a Thanksgiving treat weeks before the holiday. No matter the brand, the bird is a cheaper buy.
Not only are experts sharing concerns about an escalation of violence, they're concerned that we're "going to lose track of that thin thread of reality that we're all sort of still clinging to."
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Man who shot an 11-year-old in the face sentenced to 100 months in prison, three years of supervised release.
Police are investigating after a man was shot while trying to help a woman in south Minneapolis.
Marvin Haynes, who was released from prison last year after spending almost two decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit, has filed a compensation claim with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking nearly $2 million in damages.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership with community leaders to help mediate civil disputes and prevent them from descending into violence.
The city of St. Paul is wiping out nearly $40 million in resident medical debt.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Shakopee and Mounds View faced off in a state quarterfinal battle that went down to the wire. Plus, meet Mya Karsten, the kicker for Fridley High School who is making her mark as a student athlete.
Joey Kidder has had 15 touchdown catches in just nine games.
The Apple Valley native is expected to make his season debut on Nov. 24 against Campbell. He last competed in the 2021-22 season, which he finished with a 52-match winning streak.
The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter's move into a strategic adviser role.
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin's coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Though Minnesota is home to Mall of America, it's also the birthplace of the country's very first indoor mall — Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 and was developed by the Dayton family.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
As the votes are tallied on election night and maps show which presidential candidate has a lead in each state, viewers likely won't need an explanation on why some states and red and others blue.
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 Chris Shaffer says clouds will move in overnight before a rainy Wednesday.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the metro can expect scattered showers on Wednesday.
Today will be a bit breezy again in the afternoon, sunny with highs in the upper 40s.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says temperatures stay well above normal going into the weekend, with no significant cool-down expected.
St. Johns and Bethel go head to head this weekend for the MIAC football title. Ahead of the highly anticipated matchup, Ren Clayton got to know Bethel's record-breaking battery.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will move in overnight before a rainy Wednesday.
Winner winner chicken dinner - those are the bragging rights one Minneapolis restaurant gets to claim. Derek James and Photojournalist Nick Lunemann report on their award-winning sandwich.
Minnesota's congressional delegation mostly cruised to re-election last week. But there will be one new face representing the west metro in January. Caroline Cummings caught up with Democratic Congresswoman-elect Kelly Morrison in Washington.
After 15 years behind bars, Edgar Barrientos Quintana is a free man. Since 2009, he'd been serving a life sentence for murder. Now, the county's top prosecutor says he didn't do it. WCCO shares what the state found while reviewing the case and why the detective, who is still with the department, is under scrutiny.