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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.
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.)
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.
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.
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
For more than a decade, Hopewell Music Cooperative North has been making sure North Minneapolis residents have access to music education, but the organization is losing its home at the end of the month.
For more than a decade, Hopewell Music Cooperative North has been making sure North Minneapolis residents have access to music education, but the organization is losing its home at the end of the month.
Cougar continues to pounce around Minneapolis
A cougar spotted in Minneapolis on Monday continues to show evidence that it is still in the city on Tuesday. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey has an update.
A cougar spotted in Minneapolis on Monday continues to show evidence that it is still in the city on Tuesday. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey has an update.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Home security cameras captured footage of a cougar prowling through the Lowry Hill neighborhood early Monday morning.
Mpls committee debates officers' PTSD claims
The Minneapolis City Council Policy and Government Oversight Committee voted 3-3 to deny works compensation claims from three Minneapolis police officers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.
The Minneapolis City Council Policy and Government Oversight Committee voted 3-3 to deny works compensation claims from three Minneapolis police officers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.
Dinkytown double homicide unnerves U of M parents, students
A fight inside a Dinkytown business turned into a double homicide early Sunday morning,
A fight inside a Dinkytown business turned into a double homicide early Sunday morning,
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.
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.
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 claims forwarded to city council
The Minneapolis City Council Policy and Government Oversight Committee voted 3-3 on workers' compensation claims from MPD officers Logan Johansson, Peter Brazeau, and Andrew Braun. On a 4-2 vote, they will forward all three to the full council without recommendation.
The Minneapolis City Council Policy and Government Oversight Committee voted 3-3 on workers' compensation claims from MPD officers Logan Johansson, Peter Brazeau, and Andrew Braun. On a 4-2 vote, they will forward all three to the full council without recommendation.
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.
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.
Thirsty Whale bakery closing in north Minneapolis citing ‘economic changes’
Citing an “especially hard year" for its business filled with "economic changes," a popular bakery in north Minneapolis has announced it will cease operations.
Citing an “especially hard year" for its business filled with "economic changes," a popular bakery in north Minneapolis has announced it will cease operations.
Lake Street shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in Minneapolis
A popular area for pedestrians along Lake Street in Minneapolis was the sight of a shooting early Monday that left one dead and one injured.
A popular area for pedestrians along Lake Street in Minneapolis was the sight of a shooting early Monday that left one dead and one injured.