It's not just one black bear that has been spotted. Southeast Minnesota has logged multiple sightings in the last two weeks alone, including one with a cub.
Black bears aren't common in Southeast Minnesota, but they do show up - and one made a Tuesday appearance in Claremont that had residents sharing photos and warnings across social media.
A wildlife sanctuary is trying to fatten up Norenburg after he injured his leg and lost half of his weight. They hope he can gain enough weight to make it through winter.
I never knew you could encounter a brown colored bear in Minnesota. Apparently it's more common than you would think, especially in Northwestern Minnesota.