Blue Line stalemate: Hennepin County, Met Council leadership at odds over funding
Debate continues on how to pay for the Blue Line light rail extension, but there is little to no movement on actually funding the project.
Debate continues on how to pay for the Blue Line light rail extension, but there is little to no movement on actually funding the project.
Hennepin Co. attorney wants convicted murderer’s sentence reduced
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants the prison sentence for a convicted murderer reduced. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni explains why she’s calling it a miscarriage of justice, and why two candidates in the attorney's race in November are criticizing the move.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants the prison sentence for a convicted murderer reduced. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni explains why she’s calling it a miscarriage of justice, and why two candidates in the attorney's race in November are criticizing the move.
Hennepin Co. rejects Operation Metro Surge relief program applications after 'rigorous review'
A Hennepin County program meant to help small businesses during Operation Metro Surge approved less than half of its applications after officials flagged more than 200 for potential fraud.
A Hennepin County program meant to help small businesses during Operation Metro Surge approved less than half of its applications after officials flagged more than 200 for potential fraud.
Judge sentences man to prison for killing sex worker over $30, prosecution decries decision
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is speaking out against the sentencing decision for a man who was found guilty of fatally shooting a sex worker.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is speaking out against the sentencing decision for a man who was found guilty of fatally shooting a sex worker.
Bloomington sting leads to trafficking arrests, help for 3 sex workers
The Bloomington Police Department announced Thursday they are planning to form a multi-agency unit to investigate and address human trafficking in the Twin Cities metro.
The Bloomington Police Department announced Thursday they are planning to form a multi-agency unit to investigate and address human trafficking in the Twin Cities metro.
Stolen vehicle pursuit leads to arrest of juveniles, smash-and-grab tools
A stolen car linked to a string of smash-and-grab cases in Minneapolis led to a police pursuit, a crash and four arrests early Friday morning.
A stolen car linked to a string of smash-and-grab cases in Minneapolis led to a police pursuit, a crash and four arrests early Friday morning.
ICE agent charged in MN suspended without pay after being released from Texas jail
ICE agent Christian Castro has been suspended without pay as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) investigates the allegations against him regarding a January shootings during Operation Metro Surge.
ICE agent Christian Castro has been suspended without pay as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) investigates the allegations against him regarding a January shootings during Operation Metro Surge.
Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Officials: 'Many more' victims possible in MN sex trafficking case
The Minnesota BCA and Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said their investigation into an alleged sex trafficking operation involving a former Anoka County attorney remains active, and authorities believe there could be more victims out there.
The Minnesota BCA and Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said their investigation into an alleged sex trafficking operation involving a former Anoka County attorney remains active, and authorities believe there could be more victims out there.
Ex-Anoka County prosecutor charged: Expert explains trafficking allegations
A former assistant Anoka County attorney is now facing serious charges for her alleged role in a commercial sex trafficking operation.
A former assistant Anoka County attorney is now facing serious charges for her alleged role in a commercial sex trafficking operation.
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.