Mask mandates lifted in Minnesota courts, Hennepin County buildings
As coronavirus cases fall and more people are vaccinated, fewer masks are being required inside Minnesota's buildings.
As coronavirus cases fall and more people are vaccinated, fewer masks are being required inside Minnesota's buildings.
MDH launches ‘Naloxone Finder’ to increase information, access to overdose drug
As part of an ongoing effort to prevent drug overdose deaths, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is making it easier for people to locate naloxone in the event of a potential drug overdose.
As part of an ongoing effort to prevent drug overdose deaths, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is making it easier for people to locate naloxone in the event of a potential drug overdose.
Analysis: 90% of reported Minneapolis carjackings unsolved
Last year was a record year of carjackings in the Twin Cities, with Minneapolis bearing the brunt of most carjacking crimes in 2021.
Last year was a record year of carjackings in the Twin Cities, with Minneapolis bearing the brunt of most carjacking crimes in 2021.
Kim Potter sentencing recap: Ex-officer sentenced to 2 years in Daunte Wright's death
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was sentenced Friday morning to two years in prison after a jury found her guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the April 2021 shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was sentenced Friday morning to two years in prison after a jury found her guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the April 2021 shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
St. Thomas law professor on what to expect at Kim Potter's sentencing
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter will return to a Hennepin County courtroom Friday morning to be sentenced for the April 2021 traffic stop shooting death of an unarmed Black motorist. A jury in December found Potter guilty of two counts of manslaughter, in the first and second degree, for killing Daunte Wright.
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter will return to a Hennepin County courtroom Friday morning to be sentenced for the April 2021 traffic stop shooting death of an unarmed Black motorist. A jury in December found Potter guilty of two counts of manslaughter, in the first and second degree, for killing Daunte Wright.
Sheriff Hutchinson agrees to pay $47K for county SUV wrecked in DWI crash
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson will get until 2029 to repay the county more than $47,000 for the SUV he drunkenly crashed at more than 100 miles an hour in December.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson will get until 2029 to repay the county more than $47,000 for the SUV he drunkenly crashed at more than 100 miles an hour in December.
Richfield school shooting charges filed
Charges have been filed following a shooting at the South Education Center in Richfield that left one dead and three injured Tuesday.
Charges have been filed following a shooting at the South Education Center in Richfield that left one dead and three injured Tuesday.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson won't seek re-election after drunk-driving crash
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson, who drove drunk in a county-owned vehicle at 126 miles an hour and then lied to police about being behind the wheel, says he will not seek re-election in November.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson, who drove drunk in a county-owned vehicle at 126 miles an hour and then lied to police about being behind the wheel, says he will not seek re-election in November.
Missing inmate granted temporary release to attend funeral re-arrested
A teen inmate who was allowed to leave Hennepin County Jail for a funeral but never returned is back in custody.
A teen inmate who was allowed to leave Hennepin County Jail for a funeral but never returned is back in custody.
GOP, DFL to focus on rising crime in 2022 Minnesota legislative session
An increase in violent crime across Minnesota is certain to be a key issue in the 2022 midterm elections, and both parties say they'll try to address the crime wave during this year's legislative session.
An increase in violent crime across Minnesota is certain to be a key issue in the 2022 midterm elections, and both parties say they'll try to address the crime wave during this year's legislative session.
Lawmakers call for Sheriff Hutchinson to resign, investigation into preferential treatment
Governor Tim Walz and several Minnesota state lawmakers calling on Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson to resign after new evidence in his fourth-degree DWI conviction comes to light.
Governor Tim Walz and several Minnesota state lawmakers calling on Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson to resign after new evidence in his fourth-degree DWI conviction comes to light.
WEB OF LIES: Hutchinson case file shows sheriff repeatedly lied after 126 mph drunk-driving crash
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson repeatedly lied and attempted to conceal key information after he drunkenly crashed his county-owned car at speeds of more than 120 miles an hour in December, newly released case files indicate.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson repeatedly lied and attempted to conceal key information after he drunkenly crashed his county-owned car at speeds of more than 120 miles an hour in December, newly released case files indicate.
FULL: Sheriff Hutchinson sits in squad after drunk crash
Squad video shows Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson sitting in a police squad after wrecking his vehicle in a drunk driving crash on December 8, 2021.
Squad video shows Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson sitting in a police squad after wrecking his vehicle in a drunk driving crash on December 8, 2021.
Dashcam video released in Henn Co. Sheriff Hutchinson's DWI arrest
On Thursday photos as well as dashcam video and audio related to the arrest of Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson for drunk driving last month.
On Thursday photos as well as dashcam video and audio related to the arrest of Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson for drunk driving last month.
Dashcam video released in Henn Co. Sheriff Hutchinson's DWI arrest
On Thursday photos as well as dashcam video and audio related to the arrest of Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson for drunk driving last month were released by the Minnesota State Patrol.
On Thursday photos as well as dashcam video and audio related to the arrest of Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson for drunk driving last month were released by the Minnesota State Patrol.
Hennepin county sheriffs searching for inmate who never returned after attending funeral
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for an 18-year-old inmate who was allowed out of custody for a few hours to attend a family funeral earlier this month, but never returned to the jail as ordered.
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for an 18-year-old inmate who was allowed out of custody for a few hours to attend a family funeral earlier this month, but never returned to the jail as ordered.
Former Kim Potter Prosecutor: Early offer to discuss plea deal rebuffed
Imran Ali is still getting hate mail, eight months after he stepped down as prosecutor in the case against former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter.
Imran Ali is still getting hate mail, eight months after he stepped down as prosecutor in the case against former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter.
Two challenge embattled Hutchinson for Hennepin County sheriff
Suwana Kirkland, the director of Dakota County Community Corrections, said it was a coincidence that she joined the race for Hennepin County Sheriff the day Sheriff Dave Hutchinson faced growing calls to resign.
Suwana Kirkland, the director of Dakota County Community Corrections, said it was a coincidence that she joined the race for Hennepin County Sheriff the day Sheriff Dave Hutchinson faced growing calls to resign.
Majority of Hennepin County Board wants defiant Sheriff Hutchinson to quit
A majority of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is calling on Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign after his drunk-driving arrest and allegations he lied to first responders, but the defiant sheriff said Thursday that his critics won't force him out.
A majority of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is calling on Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign after his drunk-driving arrest and allegations he lied to first responders, but the defiant sheriff said Thursday that his critics won't force him out.
Hennepin County commissioners calling for Sheriff Hutchinson's resignation
Some Hennepin County commissioners have called upon County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign after his drunk driving crash last month. Hutchinson stands firm in his refusal to resign.
Some Hennepin County commissioners have called upon County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign after his drunk driving crash last month. Hutchinson stands firm in his refusal to resign.