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Seven bats were found indoors in a Golden Valley home in mid‑July after one bat attacked another and tested positive for rabies; the colony entered through gaps around the fireplace. Health officials warn that any indoor bat is a potential public health risk and advise keeping pets away, not touching the bat, and calling a wildlife professional, as August is peak bat season in the Twin Cities.
Emergency Physicians P.A. is expanding its urgent care model in the Twin Cities by opening a new clinic in Golden Valley, offering advanced diagnostics and ER-level staffing to treat complex cases outside of hospitals, aiming to reduce ER crowding and improve patient care.
Rep. Andy Smith, a Democrat from Rochester, deleted his social media account after facing backlash for a post about a suspected arson at a Golden Valley office building housing three conservative organizations. The fire is being investigated by multiple agencies, and no arrests or motives have been announced. The organizations impacted by the fire are the Center for the American Experiment, the Upper Midwest Law Center, and Take Charge.
A motorist struck and killed a cougar on Interstate 394 near Highway 100 in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The incident occurred days after a cougar was spotted in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis. Conservation officials believe the cougar may have traveled from the Western Dakotas or Northwestern Nebraska, as there is no established population of the animal in Minnesota. Cougars are rarely seen in the state, with only 77 verified sightings since 2004. If encountering a cougar, individuals are advised to make themselves appear larger and speak loudly and firmly to scare them off, without shooting the animal as they are a protected species.