Calls Between Hennepin County Attorney, Sheriff raise questions about Sheriff’s medical leave
Sources close to Sheriff Hutchinson said County Attorney Freeman’s counsel played a pivotal role in the sheriff’s decision to go on medical leave May 18.
Sources close to Sheriff Hutchinson said County Attorney Freeman’s counsel played a pivotal role in the sheriff’s decision to go on medical leave May 18.
When trail goes cold, she turns up the heat: Cold Case Consultant solves crimes, comforts families
One Cold Case Consultant solves crimes, comforts families in the the wake of tragedies.
One Cold Case Consultant solves crimes, comforts families in the the wake of tragedies.
Body exhumed in Robbie Anderson cold case
The body of 19-year-old Robbie Anderson was exhumed Friday morning from Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka, as his family and friends attempt to have his ‘unexplained death’ 13 years ago reclassified as a homicide.
The body of 19-year-old Robbie Anderson was exhumed Friday morning from Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka, as his family and friends attempt to have his ‘unexplained death’ 13 years ago reclassified as a homicide.
Analysis: Ex-Minneapolis cops rack up $26M in payouts amid surge in PTSD claims
In Minneapolis, at least 155 officers have received worker’s compensation settlements totaling nearly $26 million, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis. Many of those same officers have questionable histories of misconduct.
In Minneapolis, at least 155 officers have received worker’s compensation settlements totaling nearly $26 million, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis. Many of those same officers have questionable histories of misconduct.
Analysis: Ex-Minneapolis cops rack up $26M in payouts amid surge in PTSD claims
Since the murder of George Floyd, hundreds of Minneapolis police officers have left the force while claiming post-traumatic stress disorder to seek disability benefits.
Since the murder of George Floyd, hundreds of Minneapolis police officers have left the force while claiming post-traumatic stress disorder to seek disability benefits.
Minnesota tracking ‘forever chemicals’ in state’s drinking water, braces for changing regulations
For Steve Johnson, a sip of water from the tap seems almost a luxury after the private well on his East Metro property was found to have elevated levels of "forever chemicals."
For Steve Johnson, a sip of water from the tap seems almost a luxury after the private well on his East Metro property was found to have elevated levels of "forever chemicals."
Minnesota tracking 'forever chemicals' in states drinking water
The Minnesota Department of Health is currently conducting a massive statewide initiative to collect, test and monitor drinking water from every single community water system in the state to search for harmful chemicals.
The Minnesota Department of Health is currently conducting a massive statewide initiative to collect, test and monitor drinking water from every single community water system in the state to search for harmful chemicals.
Minnesota sees spike in aircraft hit with lasers but pilots rarely fully document exposure
While it may seem like a harmless prank, pointing a laser at planes and other aircraft mid-flight can put pilots, passengers and the people below in danger.
While it may seem like a harmless prank, pointing a laser at planes and other aircraft mid-flight can put pilots, passengers and the people below in danger.
Hennepin Sheriff David Hutchinson takes on critics, media and DFL
Previously unreported Facebook posts show that before Hutchinson was a DFL-endorsed candidate, he compared Hillary Clinton to Hitler and called President Obama a “criminal.”
Previously unreported Facebook posts show that before Hutchinson was a DFL-endorsed candidate, he compared Hillary Clinton to Hitler and called President Obama a “criminal.”
Bad Rooster denied injunction against sisters
Judge Klein declined to issue an injunction sought by Bad Rooster that would have prohibited the sisters from making public statements about the food truck while the lawsuit is being resolved.
Judge Klein declined to issue an injunction sought by Bad Rooster that would have prohibited the sisters from making public statements about the food truck while the lawsuit is being resolved.
Bad Rooster lawsuit enters mediation
Hennepin County Judge Joseph Klein ordered mediation to resolve a defamation and civil conspiracy lawsuit against the sisters, Kelly Abedi and Angela Hummelgard. He?s giving both sides three weeks to work it out. If they can?t, the lawsuit will resume.
Hennepin County Judge Joseph Klein ordered mediation to resolve a defamation and civil conspiracy lawsuit against the sisters, Kelly Abedi and Angela Hummelgard. He?s giving both sides three weeks to work it out. If they can?t, the lawsuit will resume.
Family, former followers, claim food truck finances a Minnetonka cult
A food truck, a parallel dimension, and families torn apart. The FOX 9 Investigators look closely at allegations that a Twin Cities food truck is supporting a new-age cult.
A food truck, a parallel dimension, and families torn apart. The FOX 9 Investigators look closely at allegations that a Twin Cities food truck is supporting a new-age cult.
Bad Rooster Responds: It’s because of our success
Soulaire Allerai, co-owner of the popular Bad Rooster food truck and leader of Soulful Journey, responded to a Sunday night FOX 9 Investigators story in a Facebook post Tuesday, saying the allegations are "solely designed to harm me and Bad Rooster because of the success and good will we have earned."
Soulaire Allerai, co-owner of the popular Bad Rooster food truck and leader of Soulful Journey, responded to a Sunday night FOX 9 Investigators story in a Facebook post Tuesday, saying the allegations are "solely designed to harm me and Bad Rooster because of the success and good will we have earned."
120 ghost guns tied to Twin Cities crimes, including shootings at Mall of America and Richfield school
Lethal and untraceable, ghost guns are increasingly tied to violent crime in the Twin Cities.
Lethal and untraceable, ghost guns are increasingly tied to violent crime in the Twin Cities.
Indigenous sex trafficking survivor: 'It broke my spirit'
Jessica Gidagaakoons Smith, a survivor of sex trafficking, told the FOX 9 Investigators she was emotionally vulnerable at the time. Her father had just died, and she was drinking a lot when her trafficker convinced her to travel to Las Vegas under false promises about modeling.
Jessica Gidagaakoons Smith, a survivor of sex trafficking, told the FOX 9 Investigators she was emotionally vulnerable at the time. Her father had just died, and she was drinking a lot when her trafficker convinced her to travel to Las Vegas under false promises about modeling.
Metro Transit Police: A top cop, a laptop, and accusations of racism, sexism
Brooke Blakey's meteoric rise in the Metro Transit Police Department was cut short last year amid accusations she violated department rules on accepting gifts. She believes she was treated unfairly, and racism and sexism both played a role in the investigation.
Brooke Blakey's meteoric rise in the Metro Transit Police Department was cut short last year amid accusations she violated department rules on accepting gifts. She believes she was treated unfairly, and racism and sexism both played a role in the investigation.
Metro Transit Police: A top cop, a laptop, and accusations of racism, sexism
On a recent Saturday afternoon, Brooke Blakey was volunteering at North Commons Park with Seeds to Harvest, a coalition of nonprofits teaching kids what it means to give back to their community. But Blakey never imagined her own efforts at giving back would cost her so much.
On a recent Saturday afternoon, Brooke Blakey was volunteering at North Commons Park with Seeds to Harvest, a coalition of nonprofits teaching kids what it means to give back to their community. But Blakey never imagined her own efforts at giving back would cost her so much.
Sheriff removal is problematic
How do you remove a sheriff from office who just won’t leave? There were renewed calls for Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign last week after the FOX 9 Investigators revealed following his drunk driving crash Hutchinson sent racist and homophobic text messages to his staff, allegedly created a hostile work environment, and went on a spending spree with his county-issued credit card.
How do you remove a sheriff from office who just won’t leave? There were renewed calls for Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign last week after the FOX 9 Investigators revealed following his drunk driving crash Hutchinson sent racist and homophobic text messages to his staff, allegedly created a hostile work environment, and went on a spending spree with his county-issued credit card.
Troubled sheriff Hutchinson indulges in meals and trips, taxpayers pick up tab
After his drunk driving crash in December, Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson went on a spending spree, eating and traveling at taxpayer expense, despite rarely being seen in the office. The FOX 9 Investigators got the receipts.
After his drunk driving crash in December, Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson went on a spending spree, eating and traveling at taxpayer expense, despite rarely being seen in the office. The FOX 9 Investigators got the receipts.
Sheriff Hutchinson accused of creating hostile work environment, sending racist and homophobic texts
The FOX 9 Investigators have obtained personal text messages and office emails that Sheriff Hutchinson sent members of his command staff, who provided them to an outside investigator hired by Hennepin County in April to investigate claims that he had created a hostile work environment.
The FOX 9 Investigators have obtained personal text messages and office emails that Sheriff Hutchinson sent members of his command staff, who provided them to an outside investigator hired by Hennepin County in April to investigate claims that he had created a hostile work environment.