City, DNR: Cougar living in Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis

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Minneapolis and the DNR confirmed the presence of a cougar around the 1700 block of Logan Avenue S., and warned residents to be careful.
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Columbia Heights can proceed with recall election of embattled City Council member

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Joshua Dobbs is 2-2 as the Vikings quarterback with Kirk Cousins sidelined because of Achilles tendon surgery.
Sports

In wild season for quarterbacks, Dobbs should start again for Vikings

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Local

Minneapolis eyes turning burned-out Third Precinct into elections office

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The winning design could still be revised by the state commission.
State Emblems Redesign Commission

Minn. commission picks state seal finalist that includes a loon

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The commission will still debate possible revisions to the seal.
Mike Conley, who got past 76ers defenders for a layup on Nov. 22 at Target Center, has brought a veteran’s wisdom to pushing the Wolves late in game
Sports

Conley has transformed the Wolves' late-game offense

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FILE - Incoming NCAA president Charlie Baker speaks during the NCAA Convention, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in San Antonio. Baker wants to create a new t
Sports

NCAA president calls for Division I model where schools pay athletes

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Minnesota freshman running back Darius Taylor is returning next season.
RandBall

In transfer portal era, Fleck's top 'recruits' might be current players

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Last year MnDOT received more than 10,400 suggestions during the December submission period. This year ideas will be accepted through Dec. 15.
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Hallmark picks a St. Paul Santa's helper for lead part in a Christmas movie

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