Bears have evolved to enter a lighter state of dormancy than typical hibernation so they can quickly wake up to respond to threats.

Get ready, hunters: Minnesota's bear hunting season is less than two weeks away. Here's what you should know before it starts. When is Minnesota's bear hunting season? The season starts Sept. 1 and ...

Jason Rantala joined WCCO as a reporter in June 2023. He's a Minnesota native and is thrilled to be telling the stories of those in his hometown. Located 30 miles from Minneapolis, Elk River, ...

Drawing a bear license in Minnesota used to be a routine thing. A hunter usually could get a license in the state's bear lottery every year or every other year. Those days are gone-at least for the ...

DULUTH, Minnesota (WCCO) — A brown bear in northern Minnesota has made “dental history” after receiving a full metal crown that is the first of its kind, according to zoo staff. On Monday, Lake ...

The Forest Lake Police Department has seen an increase in calls about bear sightings in the city’s residential areas. Black bears are most common in northern and central Minnesota, but they can live ...

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports outdoor activity continued to slow and phone calls at all hours have again become common as the fall seasons are upon us. CO Sean Cannon (Cook) monitoring bear-baiting ...