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.
Other Recent Metro Sightings
Edina is not alone. Around the Twin Cities, similar encounters have been popping up this week. In Burnsville, a homeowner’s security camera picked up a bear late on May 29, as reported by FOX 9. Earlier in May, the DNR euthanized a bear that entered a Brooklyn Park apartment complex and was deemed a public safety risk, the local outlet CCX Media reported.
Officials say that if you spot a bear, the safest move is to go inside, keep kids and pets away from windows and give the animal plenty of room to move on. Call 911 only if the bear looks aggressive or trapped. For non-emergencies, Edina residents can reach the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610. The DNR also maintains an online tool where the public can log bear sightings.
For now, authorities see the Edina bear as a passerby rather than a long-term problem. Still, wildlife officials say that locking up garbage and taking down birdfeeders are the most effective ways to avoid a repeat visit. Hoodline will continue to monitor updates from local officials and the DNR if the situation changes.
