Cougar hit, killed on I-394 after Minneapolis cougar sightings
A cougar was hit and killed on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning.
New creative studio opens at Whittier Rec Center
A new multimedia studio that offers kids a hands-on learning experience is opening in Minneapolis. Inside the Whittier Recreation Center is one of three Spark’d Studios locations, with the other two being at Powderhorn and Harrison Rec Centers. Students have the opportunity to explore different programs and equipment including a green screen wall, DJ controllers, editing softwares and more. The Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board says it also plans to add Spark’d Studios to Luxton Recreation Center, Phillips Community Center and Graco Park. Students interested in checking out Spark’d Studios can visit Monday through Friday at 3 p.m.
Cougar wandering around Minneapolis neighborhood [RAW]
A cougar was spotted wandering around in Minneapolis this week. The City of Minneapolis issued an alert on Tuesday, saying the cougar was recently spotted near Kenwood Park. Officials say there's concern the large cat might be using the Cedar Lake trail system near the Lake of the Isles. Neighbors found tracks in the snow, a full day after the cougar was first spotted on home security footage. The DNR says it’s evidence that the cat remains in the area.
Cougar hit, killed on Minneapolis freeway
A cougar was hit and killed on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis on Wednesday. A video, shared on social media by Nathan Kmetz, shows a cougar near the median of westbound I-394 and an SUV with heavy damage to its front. The Minnesota State Patrol told FOX 9 that at about 2:15 a.m. on Dec. 6, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash at I-394 and Theodore Wirth Parkway in Minneapolis. The driver, a 53-year-old man, hit the cougar, then swerved and hit the concrete barrier. He wasn't hurt. "The cougar was killed upon impact," the Minnesota State Patrol said. "The DNR has possession of the cougar and the investigation is ongoing." (This video is looped.)
Minneapolis City Council adopts 2024 budget
In a vote Tuesday evening, the Minneapolis City Council adopted the city's 2024 budget.
North Minneapolis music education nonprofit searching for new space after losing home
For more than a decade, a non-profit in north Minneapolis has been making sure residents on the Northside have access to music education.
Music nonprofit needs new location
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Cougar continues to pounce around Minneapolis
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Young entrepreneurs aim to become gumball machine moguls
A pair of 12-year-old Minneapolis boys have their sights set on becoming gumball machine moguls, and they're getting a nice boost from a well-known restaurant.
Cougar sighted again in Minneapolis, may be using Cedar Lake trail system, city says
A cougar wandering around in Minneapolis has been sighted for a second time in two days and may be using a popular trail system, the City of Minneapolis says.
Man shoots woman performing oral sex, admits to ‘murdering someone’ to father: Charges
The man said that while performing oral sex he felt "suspicious" of the woman, so he shot her from "inches away," according to police.
'Very rare' cougar sighting in Minneapolis neighborhood
Home security cameras captured footage of a cougar prowling through the Lowry Hill neighborhood early Monday morning.
West metro man boasts growing collection of Dayton's holiday display figurines
Many people have fond memories of Christmases past, but stepping into Bill Ewald's living room is like taking a step back in time.
Cougar sighting in Minneapolis neighborhood
Home security cameras captured footage of a cougar prowling through the Lowry Hill neighborhood early Monday morning.
Mpls committee debates officers' PTSD claims
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Dinkytown double homicide unnerves U of M parents, students
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Anoka man charged in 2020 Christmas Eve shooting death
An Anoka man was charged Monday for a Minneapolis shooting death that took place on Christmas Eve in 2020.
Checkered past won’t slow 3 MPD officers’ workers comp claims
Three Minneapolis city council members tried and failed Monday to deny workers comp claims from police officers with a checkered past.
3 MPD workers' comp claim forwarded to city council
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Lakes & Legends Brewing closing, announces ‘end of an era’ in Loring Park
The taproom will close at the end of the year, but will "go out on a high note" with an eighth anniversary “going out in style" party for patrons.