Minneapolis gang member sentenced to prison for illegal firearm
A member of the Highs, a Minneapolis street gang, has been sentenced in federal court for illegal possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Minnetonka carjacking suspect charged in more burglaries, car thefts
The man accused of attacking a woman and child before stealing a car at a Minnetonka home now faces a dozen felony charges for his alleged involvement in a string of Twin Cities burglaries and car thefts.
Minnesota jail deaths under increased scrutiny following incidents
On Wednesday afternoon demonstrators met outside the Minnesota Department of Corrections to demand answers about the recent increase in jail deaths.
Monthly Hennepin County drill moved to align with national alert test
Wednesday, when the monthly siren drill is 20 minutes late, don’t fret.
Severe storms rolling through Twin Cities Friday evening
A severe storm warning has begun for Carver and Hennepin counties as an evening storm continues to drift east.
Sheriff: 2nd inmate dies after medical incident at Hennepin County Jail
For a second time in about a week, a Hennepin County Jail inmate has died after what the sheriff says was an apparent medical issue.
Strangers granted end-of-life decisions at HCMC leaving family perplexed
A family’s grief at losing their father is compounded this week by their belief that Hennepin County Medical Center let a stranger make end-of-life and organ donation decisions.
Hennepin County Attorney reviewing fatal Ricky Cobb II shooting
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is reviewing the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) investigation into the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper, stating some state patrol employees are not cooperating.
Hennepin County Jail inmate dies
An inmate at the Hennepin County Jail has died after suffering what officials say was a "medical incident" on Monday.
Why there was a 2nd tornado siren test in Hennepin County on Wednesday
You weren't hearing things. Some folks in Hennepin County heard an extra emergency siren test on Wednesday.
Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office to pull school resource officer after MN law changes
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday it will remove its deputy serving as a school resource officer (SRO) at Rockford High School, citing recent changes to Minnesota school discipline laws.
Minnesota prosecutors use new carjacking law to charge violent offenders
Three weeks into a new Minnesota law, county prosecutors are beginning to use the new carjacking statute to charge violent offenders.

















