Minneapolis Park Police are investigating after five trees were illegally cut down and others were damaged by chainsaw near Cedar Lake last month.

Minneapolis officials are asking for tips from the public after mature bur oak and basswood trees were illegally cut down along the shore of Cedar Lake last week. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) said forestry staff were not working along the west lakeshore in Cedar Lake Park between Wednesday,

Five healthy and mature bur oak and basswood trees were “illegally” cut down last week in Cedar Lake Park, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is asking for help ide