Minneapolis

At least two people have died in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday night. Two others were injured and taken to the hospital, but their condition is currently unknown.

The cougar traveled more than 500 miles to get to Minneapolis, all the way from Nebraska. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.

Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis is prepping for cross country skiing, even with the warm weather. FOX 9's Mary McGuire reports.

The Minneapolis City Council approved the workers compensation settlements of three former Minneapolis Police Department officers on Thursday.

It’s holiday cookie season and Stephanie is learning from the ultimate cookie queen, Sarah Kieffer. With four cookbooks under her belt and a massive social media following, Sarah has become a go-to resource for foolproof recipes. In this episode of Taste Buds, she shares a simple way to make three kinds of cookies from two batches of dough. She also has a few tips and tricks for achieving crispy edges and fudgy centers in your cookies.

Authorities say around 15-20 people were displaced following a fire in an apartment building in Minneapolis. No injuries were reported and the cause is still unknown.

A new multimedia studio that offers kids a hands-on learning experience is opening in Minneapolis. Inside the Whittier Recreation Center is one of three Spark’d Studios locations, with the other two being at Powderhorn and Harrison Rec Centers. Students have the opportunity to explore different programs and equipment including a green screen wall, DJ controllers, editing softwares and more. The Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board says it also plans to add Spark’d Studios to Luxton Recreation Center, Phillips Community Center and Graco Park. Students interested in checking out Spark’d Studios can visit Monday through Friday at 3 p.m.

A cougar was spotted wandering around in Minneapolis this week. The City of Minneapolis issued an alert on Tuesday, saying the cougar was recently spotted near Kenwood Park. Officials say there's concern the large cat might be using the Cedar Lake trail system near the Lake of the Isles. Neighbors found tracks in the snow, a full day after the cougar was first spotted on home security footage. The DNR says it’s evidence that the cat remains in the area.

A cougar was hit and killed on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis on Wednesday. A video, shared on social media by Nathan Kmetz, shows a cougar near the median of westbound I-394 and an SUV with heavy damage to its front. The Minnesota State Patrol told FOX 9 that at about 2:15 a.m. on Dec. 6, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash at I-394 and Theodore Wirth Parkway in Minneapolis. The driver, a 53-year-old man, hit the cougar, then swerved and hit the concrete barrier. He wasn't hurt. "The cougar was killed upon impact," the Minnesota State Patrol said. "The DNR has possession of the cougar and the investigation is ongoing." (This video is looped.)