MN lawmaker shootings: Boelter to be prosecuted on state charges despite federal plea deal
Prosecutors are moving ahead with state charges against Vance Boelter for the June 2025 shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses despite his federal plea deal.
Prosecutors are moving ahead with state charges against Vance Boelter for the June 2025 shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses despite his federal plea deal.
ICE agent charged in Hennepin County wants case moved to federal court
The ICE agent facing criminal charges in Hennepin County for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver on Highway 62 is now asking a judge to move his case to federal court.
The ICE agent facing criminal charges in Hennepin County for allegedly pointing a gun at another driver on Highway 62 is now asking a judge to move his case to federal court.
Minneapolis 8-hour standoff ends with suspect in custody
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt spoke at a Tuesday evening news conference after an 8-hour standoff on the 2800 block of Nicollet Avenue ended with an armed suspect being taken into custody. A woman and child inside an apartment with the suspect were safely removed.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt spoke at a Tuesday evening news conference after an 8-hour standoff on the 2800 block of Nicollet Avenue ended with an armed suspect being taken into custody. A woman and child inside an apartment with the suspect were safely removed.
Hennepin Co. paramedics vote no confidence in EMS chief over staffing concerns
Hennepin County’s paramedics and EMTs are demanding new leadership after an overwhelming vote of no confidence in their department chief. The vote comes after the FOX 9 Investigators exposed chronic staffing shortages that have stressed and demoralized the rank-and-file emergency responders.
Hennepin County’s paramedics and EMTs are demanding new leadership after an overwhelming vote of no confidence in their department chief. The vote comes after the FOX 9 Investigators exposed chronic staffing shortages that have stressed and demoralized the rank-and-file emergency responders.
Hennepin Co. paramedics vote no confidence in EMS chief
Hennepin County paramedics have voted no confidence in their EMS chief due to staffing concerns. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has the story.
Hennepin County paramedics have voted no confidence in their EMS chief due to staffing concerns. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has the story.
Hennepin County program to plant 1 million trees
Hennepin County has launched a new campaign to plant 1 million trees by 2030 to help the climate. All trees will go to county landscaping projects.
Hennepin County has launched a new campaign to plant 1 million trees by 2030 to help the climate. All trees will go to county landscaping projects.
ICE agent charged in Highway 62 gun incident surrenders to Hennepin County
A federal agent is facing serious charges after an incident on a Twin Cities highway, but his attorney says there’s more to the story than what’s in the court documents. Gregory Morgan Jr. surrendered to Hennepin County authorities more than three months after the Feb. 5 encounter on Highway 62. and more than a month after he was charged. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
A federal agent is facing serious charges after an incident on a Twin Cities highway, but his attorney says there’s more to the story than what’s in the court documents. Gregory Morgan Jr. surrendered to Hennepin County authorities more than three months after the Feb. 5 encounter on Highway 62. and more than a month after he was charged. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
HCMC crisis: Hennepin County board holds meeting on hospital's future
The future of Hennepin County Medical Center is up in the air as county leaders scramble to find a way to keep the hospital open.
The future of Hennepin County Medical Center is up in the air as county leaders scramble to find a way to keep the hospital open.
Edina shooting: 3 men to be released due to lack of evidence, HCAO says
Three people initially arrested in connection with a deadly shooting near Southdale Mall will be released Friday, while the suspected shooter remains in custody, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.
Three people initially arrested in connection with a deadly shooting near Southdale Mall will be released Friday, while the suspected shooter remains in custody, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.
Convicted murderer David Wright refuses to leave cell, judge postpones sentencing
A judge moved the sentencing date of convicted murderer David Wright after he refused to leave his jail cell.
A judge moved the sentencing date of convicted murderer David Wright after he refused to leave his jail cell.
ICE officer charged with assault for February incident in MN
Hennepin County prosecutors are charging an ICE officer with two counts of assault for a February incident along Highway 62.
Hennepin County prosecutors are charging an ICE officer with two counts of assault for a February incident along Highway 62.
David Wright convicted of murdering for ex-girlfriend Mariah Samuels
During the news conference announcing the verdict, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said she hopes the Minneapolis Police Department can "reflect" on what went wrong.
During the news conference announcing the verdict, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said she hopes the Minneapolis Police Department can "reflect" on what went wrong.
Conner Iversen sentenced in deadly Independence crash that claimed life of 11-year-old girl
The 19-year-old man convicted in a deadly crash in Independence, Minn., where he collided with a family's SUV while they were on their way to school last year, killing an 11-year-old girl, has been sentenced to prison time.
The 19-year-old man convicted in a deadly crash in Independence, Minn., where he collided with a family's SUV while they were on their way to school last year, killing an 11-year-old girl, has been sentenced to prison time.
John Cumming takes over as Hennepin Healthcare CEO
Dr. John Cumming is the new CEO at Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that's facing significant financial concerns and possible closure. He tells FOX 9's Rob Olson he aims to provide stability and is optimistic about the hospital's future.
Dr. John Cumming is the new CEO at Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that's facing significant financial concerns and possible closure. He tells FOX 9's Rob Olson he aims to provide stability and is optimistic about the hospital's future.
Hennepin Co. paramedics warn ‘chronic’ under-staffing creating crisis
Records show Hennepin County paramedics are consistently operating below staffing minimums as emergency call volumes increase, leading to union concerns about mental health and burnout.
Records show Hennepin County paramedics are consistently operating below staffing minimums as emergency call volumes increase, leading to union concerns about mental health and burnout.
Hennepin Healthcare appoints interim CEO amid financial struggles, leadership shakeup
Hennepin Healthcare has appointed Dr. John Cumming as the interim CEO as the organization faces ongoing financial struggles and leadership changes.
Hennepin Healthcare has appointed Dr. John Cumming as the interim CEO as the organization faces ongoing financial struggles and leadership changes.
Hennepin County car thefts: 20% now stolen using key programmers bought online
Car thieves are turning to new technology to steal vehicles faster than ever, and law enforcement in the Twin Cities is working to keep up.
Car thieves are turning to new technology to steal vehicles faster than ever, and law enforcement in the Twin Cities is working to keep up.
Hennepin County Commissioner sparks outcry over sheriff’s public safety role
Comments from Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene about the sheriff’s role in public safety are drawing strong reactions from law enforcement and county officials.
Comments from Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene about the sheriff’s role in public safety are drawing strong reactions from law enforcement and county officials.
Commissioner: Sheriff not paid for public safety
A Hennepin County Commissioner questioned the sheriff's office role in public safety during a meeting this week. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.
A Hennepin County Commissioner questioned the sheriff's office role in public safety during a meeting this week. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.
Hennepin County Commissioner's comments spark push back from law enforcement
Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene is getting push back from local law enforcement after comments that the sheriff's office shouldn't be dealing with public safety. The comments come amid budget discussions as the sheriff's office is several million dollars in the hole. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.
Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene is getting push back from local law enforcement after comments that the sheriff's office shouldn't be dealing with public safety. The comments come amid budget discussions as the sheriff's office is several million dollars in the hole. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.