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May 15: Bones, possibly human, found in Lakeville park

By Mary Lynn Smith

May 16, 2014 at 10:08PM

Lakeville police are investigating after bones that are believed to be human were found in a park Thursday.

Police were called about 2 p.m. to Ritter Farm Park at 195th Street and I-35 after the bones were discovered. Police said the bones appear to have been in the park for some time.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation.

Police said there is no threat to park visitors or area residents.

Mary Lynn Smith

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Mary Lynn Smith is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune. She previously covered St. Paul City Hall and Ramsey County. Before that, she worked in Duluth where she covered local and state government and business. She frequently has written about the outdoors.

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