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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 12/3/2025
SUBJECT: Mountain Lion in Duluth
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer

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The Duluth Police Department has been made aware of sightings of a mountain lion/cougar in Duluth. We have been in communication with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and they are also aware of the animal. At this time, there is no further action that law enforcement will be taking.

As with any wild animal, we want to remind the community that you should exercise caution in their presence and never approach them.

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Mountain Lion/Cougar
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