3 Fires At Historic Stevens House Were Arson: Minneapolis Park Police

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Park Police have launched an arson investigation into three fires that took place at the historic Stevens House at Minnehaha Park.

Anyone who provides information leading to the identification of suspects will be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000, officials said.

"All information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, is important," the Park Board said in a statement. "We thank the public for their help."

Fire 1, Aug. 30.

• The Minneapolis Fire Department was dispatched to the house just before 5 a.m.

Fire 2, Sept. 20

• The Minneapolis Fire Department was dispatched to the scene just after 3 a.m.

Fire 3, Oct. 1

• The Minneapolis Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at about 3:40 a.m.

Anyone who was in Minnehaha Falls Park on the dates and times above is asked to contact the Park Police Lt. Mark Swanson at (612) 230-6561 or the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s State Fire Marshall Division at 1-800-723-2020.