Cougar spotted in Minneapolis killed on I-394 by Hummer

The driver hit the cat about 2:15 a.m. Wednesday.
MacKenzie Scott
Local

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott surprises six more Twin Cities nonprofits with $26.1M in gifts

Minnesota State Economist Laura Kalambokidis, top left, and Ahna Minge, the state budget director, listened as Management and Budget Commissioner Erin
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Minnesota State Economist Laura Kalambokidis, top left, and Ahna Minge, the state budget director, listened as Management and Budget Commissioner Erin Campbell spoke about the budget surplus. 

Minnesota projects $2.4 billion budget surplus, but spending it could lead to deficit

The projected surplus announced by Minnesota Management and Budget is much smaller than the $17.5 billion budget surplus the DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature used up this year.
Pharrel Payne (21) of the Minnesota is defended by Brice Williams of Nebraska in the first half Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Williams Arena in Minn
Sports

Gophers claw back from Garcia injury, huge first-half deficit to stop Nebraska

Timberwolves center Naz Reid slipped past Spurs guard Tre Jones for a shot in the first half at Target Center on Wednesday night.
Sports

Gobert, Wolves salvage victory with big fourth quarter against Spurs

Oak Marsh Golf Course in 2020.
Sports

December golf in Minnesota? Warm weather leads to rush on tee times.

The Ely Police Department is offering free Kevlar canoes to attract new hires and retain current employees.
Local

Canoes for cops: Ely uses outdoor vibe to recruit police officers

The federal government opted not to treat the rebate checks, announced by Gov. Tim Walz, like other pandemic-era relief.
Politics

Federal government will tax Minnesota rebate checks

Opinion

New Mpls. schools chief faces big test

Minnesotans should be cheering for Lisa Sayles-Adams as she prepares to take over as superintendent in 2024.

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