Hennepin County Attorney primary election: Frazier and Folk win
Cedric Frazier and Anders Folk will be facing off against each other for Hennepin County Attorney after they finished as the top two candidates in Tuesday's primary election.
Cedric Frazier and Anders Folk will be facing off against each other for Hennepin County Attorney after they finished as the top two candidates in Tuesday's primary election.
Burglary suspect hit by unoccupied Minnetonka PD squad car near George Floyd Square
Police say a suspect involved in a foot pursuit with authorities near George Floyd Square Monday morning was hit by an unoccupied Minnetonka Police Department squad car.
Police say a suspect involved in a foot pursuit with authorities near George Floyd Square Monday morning was hit by an unoccupied Minnetonka Police Department squad car.
Feds threaten Hennepin County Sheriff with prosecution over jail's ICE detainer policy
Hennepin County’s sheriff says federal authorities are ramping up pressure on local jails over immigration enforcement, and she feels targeted by threats of prosecution.
Hennepin County’s sheriff says federal authorities are ramping up pressure on local jails over immigration enforcement, and she feels targeted by threats of prosecution.
Hennepin County Sheriff threatened with prosecution over jail's ICE detainer policy
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says she is being threatened with prosecution by federal authorities over jail immigration policies. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says she is being threatened with prosecution by federal authorities over jail immigration policies. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
ICE threatens Hennepin County sheriff with federal prosecution over access to inmates
Sheriff Witt could face federal prosecution for not granting ICE agents broad access to inmates held in Hennepin County Jail.
Sheriff Witt could face federal prosecution for not granting ICE agents broad access to inmates held in Hennepin County Jail.
Hortman assassin raises health complaints, conspiracies as state murder case kicks off
Vance Boelter, who admitted in federal court to killing Melissa and Mark Hortman and attempting to kill Yvette, Hope and Sen. John Hoffman, appeared in Hennepin County court Monday on first-degree murder charges being pursued by the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Vance Boelter, who admitted in federal court to killing Melissa and Mark Hortman and attempting to kill Yvette, Hope and Sen. John Hoffman, appeared in Hennepin County court Monday on first-degree murder charges being pursued by the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
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.