Early Saturday in usually quiet Edina, a neighborhood woke up to a very large, very furry surprise. A black bear was caught on an outdoor camera wandering across a yard, startling residents and kicking off calls to local authorities. It is the newest in a growing run of metro-area bear sightings this spring.
Edina resident John Meehan shared the video, which shows the bear ambling calmly across a lawn before heading toward nearby trees. The brief clip, which does not show any people or close calls, was posted May 31, 2026, according to FOX 9.
What the DNR Advises
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it is not unusual for bears to roam beyond their usual territory in the spring. The agency urges residents to remove easy food sources, including birdfeeders, outdoor pet food, and uncleaned grills. Officials also encourage people to report bear sightings through the DNR’s online form and to call law enforcement only if the animal appears to pose an immediate threat, guidance outlined by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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