Animals

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. 
‘Tom the lost trucker cat’ found 9 miles from St. Cloud after 40 days missing
A gray and white cat was found after a lengthy adventure in central Minnesota. Tom is originally from Arizona and jumped out of his owner’s semi truck at a truck stop.
Guinness World Records posthumously strips Bobi of his title of 'oldest dog ever'
Bobi's owner said the dog had lived a record-breaking 31 years and 165 days old when he died in October 2023. But a review by Guinness World Records found that evidence of his age was inconclusive.
Canterbury Park CEO talks horse racing as sports betting legalization goes before legislature
Legalizing sports betting is again going before Minnesota lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session. Canterbury Park CEO Randy Sampson joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about the future of gambling on horse races.