Mary Moriarty responds to recent criticism
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty responds to recent criticism she's faced from law enforcement and Rep. Tom Emmer in the wake of her office's decision not to charge felonies that stem from non-public-safety traffic stops.
Hennepin Co. Attorney on pre-text traffic stop policy decision
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office recently announced it will no longer charge most felony cases that stem from low-level traffic stops, which has set off a firestorm of criticism against Mary Moriarty. Moriarty discussed the thinking behind this decision to not charge felonies that come from pre-text traffic stops, as well as problems she's faced working with some chiefs of police in the county and her efforts to enact change.
Hennepin County law enforcement condemn new traffic stop policy
Hennepin County law enforcement leaders are calling the decision not to prosecute felonies stemming from traffic stops "deeply troubling."
Law enforcement speaks out against new Hennepin Co. policy
Law enforcement leaders from across Hennepin County spoke out Friday after about the decision to not prosecute felonies stemming from traffic stops.
An inside look at the latent print with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Forensic Science Lab
DNA evidence, with its high-tech luster, often grabs all the headlines. But latent prints, that old-fashioned staple of forensic science, are still a cornerstone of criminal investigations.
Judge holds off on issuing order in Minneapolis encampment case
A Hennepin County judge on Wednesday decided to hold off on issuing a restraining order in the legal battle over a Minneapolis homeless encampment.
Legal battle over Minneapolis homeless encampment
A Hennepin County Judge is holding off on issuing a restraining order on a property owner over a homeless encampment in the city. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Hennepin County will no longer prosecute cases that come from 'non-public-safety traffic stops'
Hennepin County prosecutors will not charge criminal cases that come from a non-public-safety traffic stop, such as expired tabs or a broken taillight, starting on Oct. 15.
Minnesota Senate District 29 special primary election Tuesday
A special election primary for Minnesota Senate District 29 is happening on Tuesday to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Bruce Anderson in July.
Rep. Cedrick Frazier announces bid for Hennepin County Attorney
Two weeks after Mary Moriarty announced she wouldn't seek re-election as Hennepin County Attorney, state Rep. Cedrick Frazier announced his bid for her office.
Hennepin County board votes to take over Hennepin Healthcare
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to take control of the Hennepin County Medical Center's overseeing body amid a financial crisis for the healthcare center.
Golden Valley stabbing suspect charged in deadly Hennepin County crash
A criminal complaint accuses the teen charged in a deadly crash in Independence, Minn. last February of speeding and using his cellphone in the moments before blowing a stop sign and striking a family SUV, killing an 11-year-old girl.
Deshaun Hill killing: Cody Fohrenkam due back in court for hearing Monday
Cody Fohrenkam, whose murder conviction was overturned in the death of Minneapolis North athlete Deshaun Hill Jr., is scheduled to return to court Monday afternoon.
5 arrested in suspected car swindling scheme throughout Hennepin Co.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says it has arrested five people, and recovered more than $50,000 in cash – the alleged profits from a scheme of tampering with vehicles than reselling them far above real value.
Mary Moriarty on relationship with Minneapolis PD chief: 'He won't return my call'
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty spoke with FOX 9’s All Day to address several topics, including her decision to not seek reelection in 2026, the handling of past criticism over charging decisions and juvenile crimes in Minneapolis.
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Moriarty on reelection, juvenile crime and criticism [FULL]
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty spoke with FOX 9?s All Day to address several topics, including her decision to not seek reelection in 2026, the handling of past criticism over charging decisions and juvenile crimes in Minneapolis.
Businesses, residents protest Metro Transit Blue Line Extension
Community members are accusing the Met Council and Hennepin County leaders of failing to prevent the displacement of local businesses and residents during the extension of the Metro Transit Blue Line.
Hennepin Co Attorney Mary Moriarty not seeking reelection
Mary Moriarty, the Hennepin County Attorney, has announced that she will not be running for reelection in 2026, opting to serve only a single term. FOX 9?s Chenue Her has more on the story.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will not seek reelection
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said she will not seek a second term and will not run for reelection in 2026.
11 Hennepin County beaches closed due to bacteria, poor water test results
Eleven beaches in Hennepin County have been temporarily closed to swimmers after water testing revealed unsafe levels of bacteria or returned unacceptable test results.