Jim Brandenburg, renowned wildlife photographer, dies

Arts and CultureTodd MelbyApril 5, 2025 2:13 PMUpdated: April 6, 2025 4:47 PMWildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg, whose landscapes brought worldwide attention to Minnesota, died Friday at his home in Medina. He was 79.The news was announced on Bradenburg’s Facebook page. In the months leading up to his death, he had been treated for thyroid cancer and also had pneumonia.“Jim was one of the few people I’ve met in my life who comes up with an idea and he fulfills it,” said Layne Kennedy, a Minneapolis photographer and friend. “So many people have great ideas and they never work on them. They never finish them. Jim was one of those guys that always did that.”One of Brandenburg’s best-known photographs was “Brother Wolf,” which depicted a wolf peering around a tree. Only a portion of the wolf’s face is visible, giving the image a strong sense of place.Turn Up Your SupportMPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource a...