There have been reports of a bear wandering around Bloomington, so what should you do if you happen to encounter a bear outside the 'normal' bear zone in Minnesota? Good question.
It's that time of the year in the Northland when bears are emerging from hibernation and they're looking for food wherever they can find it, even in your yard.
Bear encounters have been on the increase this summer in Minnesota and the DNR has just issued a few tips on how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.