Another Black Bear Spotted In The Twin Cities Metro

ARDEN HILLS, MN — There's been yet another black bear sighting in the Twin Cities. The city of Arden Hills said Tuesday that one was spotted near North Heights Lutheran Church.

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office was made aware of the sighting and has been in contact with the DNR, according to a news release.

Officials say the best policy is to leave the bear alone and let it pass through if it isn't posing a threat. The city also recommends removing food sources from yards, including bird feeders, dog and cat food and unsecured garbage.

If the bear is posing a threat, call 911 or the Ramsey County Animal Control Office at (651) 767-0640.

The sighting in Arden Hills is the latest instance of a black bear being spotted in the metro. Last month, a bear in a residential area of North St. Paul was shot and killed by a DNR conservation officer as authorities determined the animal posed an immediate safety threat.

A bear was also spotted in Burnsville last year.

Bear sightings outside of their primary northern forest range can be reported on an interactive map-based application on the Minnesota DNR website.