Derek Chauvin trial not impacted by 45-day hold on criminal trials
The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd will not be impacted by an extended hold on jury trials in Minnesota announced Friday.
3M sues to stop distributor that sold 10,000+ counterfeit N95 masks to HCMC
3M officials say ill-fitting masks at Hennepin County Medical Center were counterfeits sold to the hospital by an unauthorized distributor.
Sheriff releases video showing search of Eden Prairie home after Minneapolis police shooting
After community members raised concerns over police conduct, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of the search of the home of the man who was shot by police in Minneapolis this week.
George Floyd trial: Questionnaire mailed to prospective jurors
Potential jurors for the George Floyd murder trial have been mailed a questionnaire asking about their knowledge of the case, police connections and attitudes toward the justice system, according to new court filings.
Minneapolis carjacking sting yields more than 40 arrests
A 3-day, joint operation between the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office yielded more than 40 carjacking arrests, the departments announced Tuesday.
Hennepin County Jail using new X-ray scanner to search inmates
A new full-body scanner is now in use at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility to help staff search inmates quickly and unobtrusively, the Sheriff announced Monday.
Hennepin County Sheriff warns of thin ice this weekend
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is reminding the public to stay off the lakes and ponds this weekend as the ice is too thin.
Hennepin and Washington county attorneys will no longer request bail for certain low-level crimes
A huge change is coming to Hennepin and Washington counties that will keep hundreds of people from sitting in jail because of bail they can't afford.
Hennepin County Sheriff Hutchinson trades badge for vows to officiate law enforcement wedding
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson must wear a lot of hats, especially in a year of so much turmoil and unrest across the Twin Cities.