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Video: Mountain lion takes a backyard stroll in Duluth
Nathaniel Smith expected to see a bear when his home webcam pinged him at 3 a.m. Monday to tell him something was in his yard. Instead, he saw a mountain lion darting between his grill and the patio furniture.
Police investigating after 8 wounded in south Minneapolis shooting
Minneapolis police are investigating another shooting in which multiple people were wounded. Three adults and five juveniles were hurt Sunday evening outside a neighborhood grocery store on East Franklin Avenue near Chicago Avenue south of downtown.
Gun violence is down in Minneapolis, but auto sears may be causing more widespread injury
Auto sears, also known as switches, turn traditional handguns into automatic weapons. Experts say they increase the risk of being shot as a bystander.
Met Council says it has deal with Hennepin County to fund SW light rail costs
The line, which will connect downtown Minneapolis with Eden Prairie, Minn., has been plagued by construction delays and cost overruns.
Prime, grass fed — bird friendly? Audubon Society label coming to a meat aisle near you
The Audubon Society is expanding its ranch certification program to the Midwest, in an effort to create consumer demand for bird-friendly ranching practices. A farmer in Clearwater, Minn., is one of the first in the state to start the process.
Tropical Storm Hilary moves on from California, leaving a trail of damage and debris
The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in more than 80 years sparked road closures, school cancellations and power outages on Sunday evening before moving north to Nevada.