Cougar living in Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, city, DNR warn

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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DFLer Bianca Virnig wins suburban House special election in closely watched race

Lawmakers on Wednesday will learn the size of the projected surplus they will have to work with when they return to the Capitol in February.
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Gophers QB commit Brosmer went from unheralded recruit to FCS star

Anti-eviction activists with Camp Nenookaasi drummed outside Minneapolis City Council chambers on Tuesday during a public hearing on the 2024 budget.
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Anti-eviction activists with Camp Nenookaasi drummed outside Minneapolis City Council chambers on Tuesday during a public hearing on the 2024 budget.

Minneapolis City Council OKs $1.8 billion budget for 2024

Council members and Mayor Jacob Frey coalesced around a plan that prioritizes public safety — both traditional policing and alternatives — as well as responses to climate change.
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