I immediately thought “rare bird” as I drove past the pair and sure enough, sitting peacefully perched at the top of a dead ...

A year ago, bird flu was first found in US cows. Since then, there have been cases in herds in 17 states, including nine in Minnesota.

Bird enthusiasts are flocking to Minnesota in hopes of catching a glimpse of a great gray owl. They're one of North America's largest owl species and many have flown down from Canada to find food.

Hoeg, who also is one of the Friends’ volunteer naturalists, said instant communication has its limits on the backroads of northern Minnesota. Receiving an alert 10 miles from a bird sighting ...