Minneapolis man allegedly pulled out gun, yelled insult in LGBTQ bar: Charges
A Minneapolis man is facing felony charges for allegedly pulling out a gun and threatening staff at an LGBTQ bar on Monday night. He was released into the custody of the U.S. Marshals on Thursday.
Woman charged in Minneapolis fatal shooting arrested in Texas: Police
Authorities say a Minnesota woman wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis in March was taken into custody by Texas police on Monday.
Search warrant leads to recovery of 10k fentanyl pills, illegal firearms in Minneapolis
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said 11 people were taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant that uncovered illegal firearms and thousands of fentanyl pills.
Northstar Journey of 1862: Family escapes slavery for a new life in Hastings
Reporter Babs Santos tells us the story of one Minnesota family's challenging journey to freedom.
Hennepin Co. paramedics say they’re being denied health care benefit
Paramedics are responsible for caring for the hurt and the sick every day. But union paramedics in Hennepin County now worry that after they retire, they won't have a specific health care benefit to fall back on if they get sick themselves.
New sheriff in town: Hennepin County Sheriff-elect Dawanna Witt focused on violent crime
There’s a new sheriff in town. Major Dawanna Witt easily won her race to become the next Hennepin County Sheriff on Tuesday. Thursday, she met with the media for the first time.
Mary Moriarty wants to be a different kind of prosecutor for Hennepin County — how will her impact be judged?
As Mary Moriarty prepares to take office, it's worth asking how we measure a prosecutor's effectiveness. That's an area where criminal justice researchers have done important work in recent years.
Retiring Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman thinks compromise will be key as Mary Moriarty takes over
"You can't come into a job like this and say I’m going to take over, and we’re going to do everything differently," said Freeman. "I don’t think Mary’s trying to do that but if she does it’s not going to work."
Retiring Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman thinks compromise will be key as Mary Moriarty takes over
A huge change is coming to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office with Mary Moriarity elected to replace the retiring Mike Freeman as chief prosecutor.
Hennepin County issues overdose spike alert
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office issued an overdose spike alert Thursday, reminding residents that help is available if you see a suspected overdose.
Hennepin County issues overdose spike alert
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office issued an overdose spike alert Thursday, reminding residents that help is available if you see a suspected overdose.
Sheriff Hutchinson will go without pay for 30 days
On a unanimous vote, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted "to take any necessary action" to not pay Sheriff David Hutchinson’s salary during his 30-day license suspension.
Hennepin County man killed, 5 others injured in Wisconsin crash
A 54-year-old man from Hennepin County died Sunday morning following a crash in Wisconsin with a suspected drunk driver who traveled the wrong way on I-94, according to the state's department of transportation.
6-year-old child overdosed on fentanyl, mother charged
A 29-year-old mother faces charges in Hennepin County after her child overdosed from chewing on a dollar bill that had fentanyl on it.
Minneapolis nightclub shooting: Man who claimed self-defense in mass shooting found guilty
The man charged with nine counts of second-degree murder has been found guilty in Hennepin County Court. A jury found Jawan Carroll guilty Wednesday after deliberating for four hours.
Dozens left stranded after being forced out of transitional housing in Minneapolis
Advocates are demanding answers after Hennepin County forced dozens of former inmates out of transitional housing at a Minneapolis nonprofit with less than 24 hours' notice on Wednesday night.
Police clear encampment by Minneapolis City Hall; 11 residents find housing
Metro Transit police moved quickly to clear a small encampment of unhoused people by Minneapolis City Hall on Tuesday afternoon.
Dozens of men left stranded after being forced out of Minneapolis halfway house.
Advocates are demanding answers after Hennepin County forced dozens of former inmates out of transitional housing at a Minneapolis nonprofit with less than 24-hours' notice on Wednesday night.
Former Hennepin County commissioner arrested for DWI
Dayton Police arrested former Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat Wednesday night for DWI refusal.
Sheriff Hutchinson suspended by POST Board for 30 days
The state governing board for police officers has suspended the license of Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson for 30 days beginning Nov. 22.