Minnesota father speaks out against plea deal
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Jerry Markey, the father of Steve Markey, the man killed during a carjacking in Minneapolis in 2019, spoke out on Monday against a plea agreement for a teen who pled guilty in the case.

Judge Barnette is sworn in as Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner

Monday morning Hennepin County Judge Toddrick Barnette was sworn in as the next Community Safety Commissioner for the City of Minneapolis.

Minnesota Attorney General files emergency motion, lawsuit against property management company

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Thursday that his office has filed a new lawsuit and emergency motion against property management company Investment Property Group (IPG). 

Vendors crushed after canceled Holidazzle
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Minneapolis lost a major winter event on Tuesday when the Downtown Council canceled Holidazzle. For dozens of vendors, losing those four weekends of sales can turn a good year bad, so they?re now desperate for alternative options.

Rally against Hennepin Co juvenile plea deals
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Families of victims rallied outside the Hennepin County Government Center to oppose the county attorney's method of offering plea deals to juveniles charged with murder.

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.

MN law enforcement meeting on juvenile crime
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Minnesota law enforcement officials held a town hall meeting on Saturday in Rogers to discuss the ongoing issues and concerns about juvenile crime.

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.

Severe storm passing Twin Cities Friday night
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A cluster of showers and storms, some reaching a sever level, are rolling through the central portion of the state Friday evening.

Hennepin deputy recognized for 'hat trick'
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The boating season may be coming to an end in Minnesota, but the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is making a point to recognize a water patrol deputy who was instrumental in making sure boaters followed the rules this summer.

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.

Hennepin Co. Sheriff looks to take on fentanyl
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Sheriff Dawanna Witt announced Thursday an effort to take on the fentanyl crisis in Hennepin County.

Police search for Cottage Grove theft suspects
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Police in Cottage Grove are searching for two men suspected of causing $250,000 in damages after attempting to steal a large appliance from an apartment complex.