Minnesota Zoo Announces Death of One of its Oldest Tigers: Patch PM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Minnesota Patch:

Minnesota Zoo Announces Death of One of its Oldest Tigers

One of the oldest tigers ever at the Minnesota Zoo has died. Molniy, age 16, was an Amur tiger.

Child Porn Case: Eagan Man Sentenced for Tricking Teens into Sending Nude Photos

Anton Martynenk, of Eagan, was sentenced to 38 years in prison after tricking teenage boys into sending him nude photos.

State Patrol Seeks Public's Help in Forest Lake Hit-And-Run

A Saint Paul woman was killed when she fell from the back of a motorcycle during a crash on Interstate 35 in Forest Lake.

'Rectify Your Mistake': Family of Slain Pedestrian Pleads for Suspect to Come Forward

The son of Barbara Mahigel, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Minneapolis Sunday, wrote an open letter asking the driver to come forward.

2016 Minneapolis Holidazzle Dates and Times

Enjoy a little northern wilderness right in downtown Minneapolis.

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