Hennepin County issues overdose spike alert
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office issued an overdose spike alert Thursday, reminding residents that help is available if you see a suspected overdose.
Sheriff Hutchinson will go without pay for 30 days
On a unanimous vote, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted "to take any necessary action" to not pay Sheriff David Hutchinson’s salary during his 30-day license suspension.
Hennepin County man killed, 5 others injured in Wisconsin crash
A 54-year-old man from Hennepin County died Sunday morning following a crash in Wisconsin with a suspected drunk driver who traveled the wrong way on I-94, according to the state's department of transportation.
6-year-old child overdosed on fentanyl, mother charged
A 29-year-old mother faces charges in Hennepin County after her child overdosed from chewing on a dollar bill that had fentanyl on it.
Dozens left stranded after being forced out of transitional housing in Minneapolis
Advocates are demanding answers after Hennepin County forced dozens of former inmates out of transitional housing at a Minneapolis nonprofit with less than 24 hours' notice on Wednesday night.
Police clear encampment by Minneapolis City Hall; 11 residents find housing
Metro Transit police moved quickly to clear a small encampment of unhoused people by Minneapolis City Hall on Tuesday afternoon.
Former Hennepin County commissioner arrested for DWI
Dayton Police arrested former Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat Wednesday night for DWI refusal.
Sheriff Hutchinson suspended by POST Board for 30 days
The state governing board for police officers has suspended the license of Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson for 30 days beginning Nov. 22.
Hennepin County deputies sued by man claiming wrongful detention, threats
A Minnesota man is suing Hennepin County, claiming he was wrongly detained and threatened, which led to him suffering psychological trauma and distress.
Highway 12 in Maple Plain closed after semi rollover
Highway 12 at County Road 90 in Maple Plain, Minnesota is closed after a semi-truck rolled over in the roundabout.
Minnesota 8th-grade teacher arrested on sexual abuse charges
A 28-year-old Richfield man who works as an eighth-grade teacher has been arrested on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct for allegedly repeatedly abusing his two younger cousins in the basement of a family home over a period of several years.
Moriarty, Holton Dimick draw contrasts on police in Hennepin County attorney race
A two-year increase in violent crime has put the race for Hennepin County's top prosecutor into the spotlight.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed in 6-year-old Eli Hart's killing
The father of 6-year-old Eli Hart has filed a wrongful death lawsuit related to his son's killing.
Minnesota reminds parents to save back-to-school receipts for potential tax benefits
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding parents to save back-to-school receipts for potential tax benefits in two programs.
State of Minnesota warns of deadly rabbit disease found in Hennepin County
Minnesota state officials are warning pet owners about a deadly rabbit disease found in Hennepin County.
37-year-old man killed in crash on Highway 169 in Champlin
A 37-year-old man was killed after his vehicle rolled into a ditch during a crash on Highway 169 in Hennepin County.
Plymouth road rage murder: Jamal Smith takes stand in trial
Both sides have rested their arguments in the case against alleged Highway 169 gunman Jamal Smith, who is charged with 1st and 2nd degree murder in the July 2021 deadly shooting that claimed the life of youth baseball coach Jay Boughton.