Cougar spotted in Minneapolis killed on I-394 by Hummer

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The driver hit the cat about 2:15 a.m. Wednesday.
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott surprises six more Twin Cities nonprofits with $26.1M in gifts

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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
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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

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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.
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Timberwolves center Naz Reid slipped past Spurs guard Tre Jones for a shot in the first half at Target Center on Wednesday night.
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Gobert, Wolves salvage victory with big fourth quarter against lowly Spurs

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Oak Marsh Golf Course in 2020.
Sports

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

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The Ely Police Department is offering free Kevlar canoes to attract new hires and retain current employees.
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Canoes for cops: Ely uses outdoor vibe to recruit police officers

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

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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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