A monarch butterfly glides in to land on a thistle flower in the Pollinator Habitat space along Center Street in West Fargo in July 2022.

Why the monarch butterfly has such cultural meaning for the Mexican community. Monarch butterflies may be moving toward federally protected status. One local resident is taking it upon herself to ...

This comes on the heels of last week’s proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. “In its proposed listing ...

WILLMAR — In its third year of protecting and enhancing monarch butterfly habitat in county road right of ways, Kandiyohi County has been recognized for its efforts by the Association of ...

The proposal to list the monarch butterfly, and designate critical habitat, was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 12, when a 90-day comment period opened through March 12, 2025.

Monarch butterflies are known for their remarkable resilience, with millions flying across thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico and California, where they spend their winters.

Monarch butterflies migrate from the Adirondacks to Mexico in late summer and early fall, arriving by November. This image was taken at the Paul Smith’s College VIC. A popular butterfly that ...

The monarch butterfly, with its striking orange and black markings, has become a beloved species. But it’s struggling to survive. Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced an ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes listing monarch butterflies as threatened. Public comments on the proposal are open until March 12 next year. The monarch population faces significant ...

MADISON, Wis. — U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are ...

Cancel anytime. U.S. wildlife officials will extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved ...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are ...