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Raccoon Vs. Skyscraper: The Summer Blockbuster You Never Knew You Needed

Not all heroes wear masks — but this one does. The little creature climbed about two dozen stories Tuesday, capturing a city's imagination in the process. Will the tiny raccoon make it to safety?
The #mprraccoon mugs for the camera outside a law firm on the 23rd floor. Then, it took a nap on the window sill.

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High above the bustling streets of St. Paul, Minn., among monoliths of concrete and glass, a daring climber has defied the odds — and the altitude — to capture a city's heart.

It just happens that this little hero

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