Animals

Goats contract bird flu on Minnesota farm
Minnesota officials detected highly pathogenic avian influenza in several young goats on a farm in Stevens County. The infection is reportedly the first time avian influenza has been detected in cattle, sheep or goats.
First Black female jockey Cheryl White celebrated in Minnesota
Raymond White is traveling to Minnesota this coming weekend to share his sister’s legacy with a nonprofit equestrian program for BIPOC youth in the Twin Cities.
A stingray named Charlotte got pregnant — exactly how remains a mystery
The world is waiting for a stingray to give birth in the small town of Hendersonville, N.C. That's because it's not clear how she got pregnant, as there's no other stingray in the aquarium.
A bill that would create more transparency in the pet breeding business gains traction at the Capitol
A bill that would create more transparency in the dog and cat breeding business is gaining traction at the Capitol. Lawmakers and advocates say it would address concerns regarding an exemption to 2014 legislation that allowed breeder’s inspection reports to be classified as non-public.
Scientists take a step closer to resurrecting the woolly mammoth
Scientists at a biotech company say they have created a key stem cell for Asian elephants that could help save the endangered species and become a steppingstone for bringing back the woolly mammoth.
Minnesota’s moose count holds steady, but they’re not out of the woods
The latest survey from the Minnesota DNR shows the state’s moose population has stabilized over the past decade but is still at risk because of factors including climate change, predators and parasites.
Bemidji State University study seeks to discover the secrets of urban deer life
Minnesota’s rural-urban divide doesn’t just affect people. Take deer for example, they are now a fixture in many Minnesota communities. While some people love them, others see them as pests, and dangerous when mixed with traffic. 
Kenai, one of Minnesota Zoo's brown bears, dies at age 17
Minnesota Zoo officials announced Tuesday that Kenai the brown bear has died at age 17. He was the largest of the zoo’s trio of brown bears, which also includes Haines and Sadie.