Local experts are chiming in after a few bear sightings in the region. One of the bear sightings happened in Thief River ...

Flamingos, pelicans, herons and parrots are just a few of the wild birds that call Miami home. But now, the roosters, hens ...

Minnesota is known for its mosquitoes. Up north, it's our unofficial state bird, and even in the lake-deprived southeast region, this buzzing pest is a constant concern for hikers, campers and pretty ...

West Central Minnesota boasts a lot of natural beauty, with a number of state parks with miles of paved and natural hiking trails through out as well as designated scientific and natural areas. Here ...

Bicycling is a low-cost way to meet up and exercise at the same time. With trails available throughout west central Minnesota ...

Minnesota Legislature approves bill naming the giant beaver state fossil, inspired by Eden Prairie students and science ...

In addition to last Friday's confirmation of an outbreak of bird flu on a commercial farm in Montenegro, in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, authorities also confirmed a case in a ...

You don’t have to go to the Boundary Waters to have fun paddling a canoe. In Minnesota, we pride ourselves on being connected to water. But getting out there in the Twin Cities metro area is easier ...

Minnesota is the first state to sue the Department of Justice over threats of funding cuts for allowing trans athletes to play in girls sports and the second state to sue the Trump administration ...

Among the varied birds and animals found in the region, the Kalij Pheasant was declared the state bird. This beautiful bird is also commonly known as the “wild cock” and is found in the ...

Born in Finland, Olga Lakela discovered or rediscovered rare local species and started an herbarium that still bears her name. A story in the Jan. 23, 1939, issue of the Duluth News Tribune shares ...

Legislative leaders in a divided state capitol on Thursday announced ... governor's office amid the announcement Thursday, chanting "one Minnesota, right?" and "don't kill our neighbors." ...