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Authorities continue search for bear that seriously wounded woman in northwest Wisconsin
The Wisconsin DNR said it appears the bear was a female with a cub nearby. But the DNR said preliminary findings suggest the bear exhibited not defensive behavior — but rather “a sustained series of aggressive behaviors towards the victim.”
You butter believe it: Cookie Butter Cheesecake is 2025’s ‘Flavor of the Fair’
The vanilla sundae is topped with cheesecake pieces and a drizzle of Cookie Butter sauce, adding warm notes of cinnamon and caramelized brown sugar. The sundae will also have a cookie on top.
Five local vendors serving up bites at massive Asian food festival
One hundred vendors from across the country will participate in Panda Fest July 11-13 at the Mall of America. Some local businesses have joined the festival to share their passion for food with a wider audience.
She lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants
A former Minnesota U.S. Forest Service employee who lost her job in a mass federal layoff by the Trump administration is learning to navigate life with her new adopted husky, a retired sled dog from Denali National Park.
Want to make yourself less appealing to mosquitoes? Our quiz has surprising ideas
Level up your knowledge of mosquito bite prevention with our quiz. It's full of surprising, science-backed tactics that may save you from getting eaten alive this summer.