Former Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson reinstated at Metro Transit PD
Under state law, Hutchinson had the opportunity to get his old job back with Metro Transit. Sources within Metro Transit Police tell FOX 9's Tom Lyden they "are furious we had to hire him."
Felony sex case dismissed, Hennepin County prosecutor under investigation for lying
“Our ethical obligations, one of the most basic ones, is that you may not lie to the court, period. And that is what happened in this case," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said.
Eli Hart killing: Mom charged with assault against deputy in jail
Julissa Thaler, the mother charged with killing Eli Hart, is now facing assault charges against a deputy while in jail.
New Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt sworn in
Hennepin County welcomed its newest sheriff on Tuesday as Dawanna Witt was sworn into office.
Hennepin Attorney’s Office losing 14, decades of experience
In an office with historically low turnover, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is losing 14 people, including several top attorneys in the office representing decades of experience.
Drunk driver with revoked license ran red light in Minneapolis fatal crash: Charges
A 25-year-old man faces felony charges in a fatal Minneapolis car crash after allegedly speeding and running a red light while intoxicated, according to court documents.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds convictions in murder of Monique Baugh
The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the life sentences for two people convicted in the kidnapping and murder of a Minneapolis real estate agent Monique Baugh in 2019.
Video shows fmr. Hennepin Co. Commissioner Mike Opat asking for break in drunk driving arrest
Video from the October drunk driving arrest of former Hennepin County Board Commissioner Mike Opat shows the former public official desperately trying to avoid a trip to the county jail.
Minnetonka police arrest 3 people in connection to 89 property damage reports
“We can’t really see any other reason they were doing this, other than out screwing around,” Minnetonka Police Captain Jason Tait told FOX 9.
Former Eden Prairie teacher accused of grooming student pleads guilty to child endangerment
Former Eden Prairie High School teacher Craig Hollenbeck was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student during the second half of the 2020-2021 school year.
Hennepin County paramedics collect warm winter gear for the homeless
Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs are asking for the public's help to distribute warm socks, hats, and gloves to unsheltered people to help prevent them from getting frostbite.
Hennepin County paramedics collect warm socks, hats and gloves to protect unsheltered people from frostbite
Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs are asking for the public's help to distribute warm socks, hats and gloves to unsheltered people to help prevent them from getting frostbite.
Judge denies Bad Rooster injunction against sisters
A Hennepin County judge has denied a motion from the Bad Rooster for a temporary injunction against two sisters who claim funds from the Minnetonka-based food truck are used to “support a cult” that holds sway over their mother.
Murderer gets 30 years for fatal stabbing, claims jail is violating medical privacy rights
A Minneapolis man sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday for a brutal stabbing death earlier this year also filed a lawsuit claiming the Hennepin County Jail violated his medical privacy rights while in custody.
HR investigation uncovers Sheriff Hutchinson's erratic, paranoid and hostile behavior
It is difficult to imagine things getting any worse for disgraced Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson, who officially has only two more weeks left in office. And yet, here we are.
Hennepin County prosecutor Mike Freeman discusses decades-long career
With just a couple weeks left in office, Hennepin County's longest serving prosecutor Mike Freeman is opening up to FOX 9 about the highs, the lows, the tough decisions and the things his office got wrong over two decades.
Argument over marijuana led to fatal shooting in Minneapolis apartment: Charges
An argument over marijuana left on a table led to the fatal shooting of a woman in a Minneapolis apartment on Thursday, according to court documents.