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A wild cougar was spotted in the Lowry Hill neighborhood area in Minneapolis. Minnesota DNR’s Carnivore Specialist, Dan Stark, joins us over Zoom to tell us more about the situation.

In Wilmar, the Kandiyohi County Historical Society is hosting its newest holdiday traditon called, “Kandi Kane Lane”. Executive Director, Jill Wohnoutka, joins us over Zoom to share everything we need to know about the festivites.Related Link:Kandi Kane Lane

Producer Lauren Andrego rounds up her favorite apps of 2023!Apps:All Trails Night Sky Too Good to Go Every DollarGames:Merriam Webster Games Wikitrivia

Jill Drum from Fulton Brewing and Ross Widmoyer from Faribault Mill join Minnesota Live. Their here to share information on Fulton’s Mini Dazzle happening this weekend and Faribault Mill’s spread the warmth campaign.Related Links:Fulton Mini DazzleFaribault Mill’s Campaign

Dr. Michael Howell, Sleep Physician, from the University of Minnesota joins the show to talk about the importance of sleep and the studies behind it.Related Link:My Gem Sleep

Photojournalist Drew Shingen, grabs some popcorn at the believed to be oldest continuously ran movie theaters in Minnesota.Related Link:Heights Theater

Today we have a special edition of Minnesota Live where we’re traveling around the state taking a look at all the roadside attractions and landmarks!Related Link:Landmark Center Events

Producer Lauren Andrego is live this morning at the St. Paul Cathedral to share all of its rich history!Related Link:St. Paul Cathedral

Show regualars know we have the series called, ” Water Tower Wednesday”. Today we are looking at landmarks, but many water towers happen to be landmarks too. Let’s check out a few and a special one in Rochester!

On Quarry Hill there lies the house of one of the first doctors at Mayo. Henry Plummer, thus the name of the, "Plummer House". We sent Minnesota Live Photojournalist, Bill Middeke to learn more about this century old home!