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.
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.
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.
Sheriff removal is problematic
How do you remove a sheriff from office who just won’t leave? There were renewed calls for Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign last week after the FOX 9 Investigators revealed following his drunk driving crash Hutchinson sent racist and homophobic text messages to his staff, allegedly created a hostile work environment, and went on a spending spree with his county-issued credit card.
How do you remove a sheriff from office who just won’t leave? There were renewed calls for Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign last week after the FOX 9 Investigators revealed following his drunk driving crash Hutchinson sent racist and homophobic text messages to his staff, allegedly created a hostile work environment, and went on a spending spree with his county-issued credit card.
Troubled sheriff Hutchinson indulges in meals and trips, taxpayers pick up tab
After his drunk driving crash in December, Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson went on a spending spree, eating and traveling at taxpayer expense, despite rarely being seen in the office. The FOX 9 Investigators got the receipts.
After his drunk driving crash in December, Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson went on a spending spree, eating and traveling at taxpayer expense, despite rarely being seen in the office. The FOX 9 Investigators got the receipts.
Sheriff Hutchinson accused of creating hostile work environment, sending racist and homophobic texts
The FOX 9 Investigators have obtained personal text messages and office emails that Sheriff Hutchinson sent members of his command staff, who provided them to an outside investigator hired by Hennepin County in April to investigate claims that he had created a hostile work environment.
The FOX 9 Investigators have obtained personal text messages and office emails that Sheriff Hutchinson sent members of his command staff, who provided them to an outside investigator hired by Hennepin County in April to investigate claims that he had created a hostile work environment.
Commissioner renews call for Sheriff Hutchinson to resign after FOX 9 report
After FOX 9 reports have raised new questions about Sheriff Dave Hutchinson's conduct since his drunk driving conviction, at least one Hennepin County commissioner is renewing her call for his resignation.
After FOX 9 reports have raised new questions about Sheriff Dave Hutchinson's conduct since his drunk driving conviction, at least one Hennepin County commissioner is renewing her call for his resignation.
Troubled sheriff Hutchinson indulges in meals and trips, taxpayers pick up tab
After his drunk driving crash in December, Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson went on a spending spree, eating and traveling at taxpayer expense, despite rarely being seen in the office. The FOX 9 Investigators made a public records request for receipts and statements for his county-issued credit card, known as a P-card for purchasing.
After his drunk driving crash in December, Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson went on a spending spree, eating and traveling at taxpayer expense, despite rarely being seen in the office. The FOX 9 Investigators made a public records request for receipts and statements for his county-issued credit card, known as a P-card for purchasing.
Sheriff Hutchinson�accused of hostile work environment, sending racist and homophobic texts
The FOX 9 Investigators have obtained personal text messages and office emails that Sheriff Dave Hutchinson sent members of his command staff, who provided them to an outside investigator hired by Hennepin County to investigate claims that he had created a hostile work environment.
The FOX 9 Investigators have obtained personal text messages and office emails that Sheriff Dave Hutchinson sent members of his command staff, who provided them to an outside investigator hired by Hennepin County to investigate claims that he had created a hostile work environment.
Sheriff Hutchinson?accused of hostile work environment, sending racist and homophobic texts
The FOX 9 Investigators have obtained personal text messages and office emails that Sheriff Dave Hutchinson sent members of his command staff, who provided them to an outside investigator hired by Hennepin County in April to investigate claims that he had created a hostile work environment.
The FOX 9 Investigators have obtained personal text messages and office emails that Sheriff Dave Hutchinson sent members of his command staff, who provided them to an outside investigator hired by Hennepin County in April to investigate claims that he had created a hostile work environment.
After near-death experience, boater is on a push to save lives on Minnesota's lakes
After nearly dying on the water, a lifelong boater in Hennepin County is now behind a push to prevent what happened to him from happening to others by getting wireless kill switches on as many boats as possible.
After nearly dying on the water, a lifelong boater in Hennepin County is now behind a push to prevent what happened to him from happening to others by getting wireless kill switches on as many boats as possible.
Hennepin County EMT association balks at 'jump car' plan
Hennepin County EMS is starting a new pilot program to be able to respond to calls faster.
Hennepin County EMS is starting a new pilot program to be able to respond to calls faster.
Highway 169 shooting: Trial begins for alleged gunman
The high-profile trial for the man accused of fatally shooting youth baseball coach Jay Boughton on Highway 169 last July will begin on Monday.
The high-profile trial for the man accused of fatally shooting youth baseball coach Jay Boughton on Highway 169 last July will begin on Monday.
Murder charges lead to call for changes
A sentencing of more than 26 years for a murder in Minneapolis has also turned into calls for more mental health services in Hennepin County.
A sentencing of more than 26 years for a murder in Minneapolis has also turned into calls for more mental health services in Hennepin County.
Trial of ex-Minneapolis cops rescheduled again
The trial for the two former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd's murder has been rescheduled, again. The state trial of Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, who are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting manslaughter in Floyd's May 2020 death, was rescheduled to Oct. 24, 2022, from Jan. 9, 2023.
The trial for the two former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd's murder has been rescheduled, again. The state trial of Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, who are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting manslaughter in Floyd's May 2020 death, was rescheduled to Oct. 24, 2022, from Jan. 9, 2023.
Twin Cities cooling centers prepare to welcome people trying to beat the heat
With heat index values of 100-plus degrees expected across much of Minnesota on Sunday and Monday, cities across the Twin Cities metro are opening free cooling centers for people to sit in the air conditioning.
With heat index values of 100-plus degrees expected across much of Minnesota on Sunday and Monday, cities across the Twin Cities metro are opening free cooling centers for people to sit in the air conditioning.
2 cases of measles confirmed in Minnesota preschool siblings
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in preschool-aged children who are siblings and live in Hennepin County. The Minnesota Department of Health and Hennepin County Public Health are investigating the measles cases.
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in preschool-aged children who are siblings and live in Hennepin County. The Minnesota Department of Health and Hennepin County Public Health are investigating the measles cases.
'World's largest' bounce house coming to Twin Cities
The "world's largest" bounce house is coming to the Twin Cities later this month.
The "world's largest" bounce house is coming to the Twin Cities later this month.
Eden Prairie announces new ‘Neighborhood Police Officers’ program
The Eden Prairie Police Department has announced it will implement a new Neighborhood Police Officers program in an effort to "further solve neighborhood issues."
The Eden Prairie Police Department has announced it will implement a new Neighborhood Police Officers program in an effort to "further solve neighborhood issues."
Family of boy killed in Mound says state didn't do enough to protect him 'They ignored us'
Family members identified the boy to Fox 9 as six-year-old Eli Hart. They have started a GoFundMe to help pay for the child's funeral expenses.
Family members identified the boy to Fox 9 as six-year-old Eli Hart. They have started a GoFundMe to help pay for the child's funeral expenses.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson taking leave of absence
Sheriff Dave Hutchinson is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the department to deal with health issues, Hennepin County officials told FOX 9 on Thursday.
Sheriff Dave Hutchinson is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the department to deal with health issues, Hennepin County officials told FOX 9 on Thursday.