Driver arrested after fatal overnight crash in Minneapolis
The crash happened just before 1 a.m. at the intersection of Lyndale Avenue South and 50th Street West. Police said a 24-year-old driver was taken into custody.
The crash happened just before 1 a.m. at the intersection of Lyndale Avenue South and 50th Street West. Police said a 24-year-old driver was taken into custody.
Family outraged by plea offer to armed carjacker, slams Hennepin Co. Attorney
The family of a man killed in a deadly carjacking attempt in northeast Minneapolis, is once again blasting a plea deal offered to one of the two armed assailants involved in the shooting.
The family of a man killed in a deadly carjacking attempt in northeast Minneapolis, is once again blasting a plea deal offered to one of the two armed assailants involved in the shooting.
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Steven Markey family press conference [RAW]
The family of Steven Markey, who was killed in a deadly carjacking attempt, spoke about the plea offer Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty made to Husayn Braveheart for aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
The family of Steven Markey, who was killed in a deadly carjacking attempt, spoke about the plea offer Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty made to Husayn Braveheart for aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
Plea hearing Friday in deadly carjacking
The Hennepin County Attorney?s Office is offering five years of probation to now 20-year old Husayn Braveheart, an armed assailant, in exchange for his guilty plea to aiding and abetting second-degree murder in a deadly carjacking. However, the plea deal offer has enraged the victim?s family.
The Hennepin County Attorney?s Office is offering five years of probation to now 20-year old Husayn Braveheart, an armed assailant, in exchange for his guilty plea to aiding and abetting second-degree murder in a deadly carjacking. However, the plea deal offer has enraged the victim?s family.
Charges detail Romanian crime group's 'quick change' thefts from stores across Twin Cities
Felony theft charges have been filed in a “sleight of hand, quick change" scheme in the Twin Cities, connected to a Romanian organized crime group. Here's how it worked.
Felony theft charges have been filed in a “sleight of hand, quick change" scheme in the Twin Cities, connected to a Romanian organized crime group. Here's how it worked.
Plea offer under fire after deadly Minneapolis carjacking
A plea deal prosecutors have offered a young defendant involved in a deadly carjacking has enraged the victim’s family.
A plea deal prosecutors have offered a young defendant involved in a deadly carjacking has enraged the victim’s family.
Carjacking plea deal disputed by family
A man involved in a deadly carjacking in NE Minneapolis is set to receive potentially five-years of probation instead of a prison sentence, leaving his family to argue to perceived injustice.
A man involved in a deadly carjacking in NE Minneapolis is set to receive potentially five-years of probation instead of a prison sentence, leaving his family to argue to perceived injustice.
Heat heightens struggles for unhoused people
The Real Minneapolis delivered water and frozen treats to help the unhoused population with their physical health, but doctors say extreme heat can also damage mental health.
The Real Minneapolis delivered water and frozen treats to help the unhoused population with their physical health, but doctors say extreme heat can also damage mental health.
Stiffer charges filed in Zaria McKeever case
Zaria McKeever's ex-boyfriend, Erick Haynes, has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of first-degree murder in connection to her death at a Brooklyn Park apartment in November 2022.
Zaria McKeever's ex-boyfriend, Erick Haynes, has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of first-degree murder in connection to her death at a Brooklyn Park apartment in November 2022.
Judge dismisses 'cult' lawsuit filed by food truck
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Bad Rooster, a Minnetonka based food truck, against a woman who claimed on social media the food truck was financing a cult-like group that destroys families.
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Bad Rooster, a Minnetonka based food truck, against a woman who claimed on social media the food truck was financing a cult-like group that destroys families.
Murder charges dropped in Brooklyn Park shooting
Prosecutors dropped murder charges against 25-year-old Benjamin Richardson, who was arrested for a fatal shooting outside a Brooklyn Park market in June 2021.
Prosecutors dropped murder charges against 25-year-old Benjamin Richardson, who was arrested for a fatal shooting outside a Brooklyn Park market in June 2021.
Hennepin Co. judges questioned on youth crime
A heated discussion Tuesday night in South Minneapolis centered around juvenile crime in an area that's seen an increase in everything from car thefts to weapons violations. At Mount Olivet Church, victims of home invasions, carjackings and more shared traumatic stories with Hennepin County judges. Multiple questions from community members centered around repeat juvenile offenders.
A heated discussion Tuesday night in South Minneapolis centered around juvenile crime in an area that's seen an increase in everything from car thefts to weapons violations. At Mount Olivet Church, victims of home invasions, carjackings and more shared traumatic stories with Hennepin County judges. Multiple questions from community members centered around repeat juvenile offenders.
Waiting on charges in fatal Minneapolis crash
The Hennepin County Attorney?s Office is asking for additional time before formally charging the driver allegedly involved in a crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis.
The Hennepin County Attorney?s Office is asking for additional time before formally charging the driver allegedly involved in a crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis.
Recruiting 911 dispatchers in Hennepin County
In an emergency, every second counts. And when faced with an emergency, the last thing anyone wants is to be put on hold when calling 911. Now, we're getting a look at the recruitment efforts to get more dispatchers on the phone in Hennepin County.
In an emergency, every second counts. And when faced with an emergency, the last thing anyone wants is to be put on hold when calling 911. Now, we're getting a look at the recruitment efforts to get more dispatchers on the phone in Hennepin County.
Victims of 2 separate Minneapolis fires succumb to injuries
Minneapolis fire officials say two victims injured in separate fires earlier this month have died from their injuries.
Minneapolis fire officials say two victims injured in separate fires earlier this month have died from their injuries.
Backing the Blues Street Dance in Minneapolis
FOX 9 spoke with Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt about Back the Blues Street Dance, a fun event celebrating law enforcement and first responders. The event will include street dancing, a barbeque competition, fireworks, and so much more. The event is open to the public and starts at 5 p.m. in Golden Valley. For more information, visit sherifffoundation.org
FOX 9 spoke with Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt about Back the Blues Street Dance, a fun event celebrating law enforcement and first responders. The event will include street dancing, a barbeque competition, fireworks, and so much more. The event is open to the public and starts at 5 p.m. in Golden Valley. For more information, visit sherifffoundation.org
Hennepin County attorney announces new steps to take on youth crime
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the new plan will strengthen the detention and prosecution of juveniles arrested for auto theft. It also includes more intervention for teens suspected of crimes in cases with not enough evidence to prosecute.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the new plan will strengthen the detention and prosecution of juveniles arrested for auto theft. It also includes more intervention for teens suspected of crimes in cases with not enough evidence to prosecute.
Teen killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 62
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 62 in Hennepin County on Wednesday.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 62 in Hennepin County on Wednesday.
New plan to handle youth crime in Hennepin Co.
A new plan will strengthen to repercussions of auto theft in Hennepin County.
A new plan will strengthen to repercussions of auto theft in Hennepin County.
Celebrating historic queer library in MN
In the heart of the Twin Cities, there is a hidden gem for the LGBTQ community. Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis is filled with books featuring queer characters and is the second oldest library of its kind in the United States.
In the heart of the Twin Cities, there is a hidden gem for the LGBTQ community. Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis is filled with books featuring queer characters and is the second oldest library of its kind in the United States.