Cougar found in Twin Cities metro was likely alone, experts say

While the discovery of a cougar in the Twin Cities metro certainly has people talking, big cat experts say it doesn’t mean there are more of them.

DNR: Cougar struck and killed by vehicle in Bloomington

The Minnesota DNR says a cougar was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning near I-494 and I-35W in Bloomington.

Man in stable condition after shooting in Bloomington, Minnesota

Police say a man is in stable condition after he was shot in the abdomen early Sunday morning in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Free COVID-19 testing events in Minnesota announced for next week

Next week marks the second in a four-week push for free COVID-19 testing throughout Minnesota due to increased community spread, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

36 cats rescued from overcrowded Bloomington home, will soon be available for adoption

Three dozen cats and kittens will soon be available for adoption at the Animal Humane Society after they were removed from an overcrowded home in Bloomington, Minnesota. 

Charges: Bloomington man killed wife before shooting at neighbors, critically injuring 12-year-old

A 48-year-old Bloomington man was charged Tuesday after shooting and killing his wife, shooting and critically wounding a neighboring 12-year-old, and shooting and seriously wounding another woman.

12-year-old injured in deadly shooting in Bloomington, Minnesota

Police in Bloomington, Minnesota say a woman was killed and two other people, including a 12-year-old girl, were injured following a triple shooting late Sunday night.

Bloomington School District: Staffing concerns don't allow for hybrid learning model, will start remote

The Bloomington School board unanimously voted to start the school year in distance learning late Monday night, saying it could not create a "viable district-wide staffing plan" for a hybrid learning model. 

Imam assaulted on way to Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota

Community members are standing in solidarity after an imam was assaulted while crossing the street on his way to the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota Thursday night.