DFL House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler running for Hennepin County Attorney
DFL House Majority Leader has entered the race for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.
Former public defender Mary Moriarty announces run for Hennepin County Attorney
Former Hennepin County chief public defender Mary Moriarty announced she is running for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.
Hennepin County launches program to provide education, training for incarcerated people
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is launching a new program designed at giving incarcerated people a second chance at success.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman not running for re-election
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is not running for re-election, he announced Wednesday.
Hennepin County expands program embedding social workers in police departments
In Hennepin County, more social workers will be joining the ranks of local police departments.
How to qualify for up to $200 in vaccine incentives this weekend
For a limited amount of time, Minnesotans getting their COVID-19 vaccine could be eligible for up to $200 in VISA gift cards by combining state and county incentive programs.
Olympic gymnast Shane Wiskus receives homecoming celebration from Tokyo Games
Escorted by firefighters and police, it was a hero’s welcome for Olympic gymnast Shane Wiskus in his hometown.
Hennepin County ‘doubles down’ on vaccine incentive program
Minnesota’s most populous county is boosting its incentive program for COVID-19 vaccine shots.
Sheriff: 8 boating while intoxicated arrests made so far this weekend
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office says eight boating while intoxicated arrests have already been made this holiday weekend.
Video: Boat catches fire on Lake Minnetonka Saturday
A boat fire on Lake Minnetonka badly damaged a boat Saturday morning, but nobody was injured.
Officials: Expect no warnings for drunken boating over 4th of July
One day after a teen was killed while jet skiing on Lake Minnetonka, officials warned the lake-going public of more dangers ahead of a holiday weekend.
Two tragic events on Lake Minnetonka show importance of water safety
The holiday weekend is already off to a tragic start with two deaths on Lake Minnetonka in the span of just two days.
Attorney's office declines to prosecute doggy door break-in, but reconsiders
A woman says she watched on surveillance camera as a man entered her home through her doggy door, but was baffled when prosecutors initially declined to take on the case.
HCSO, ACSO pull deputies from U.S. Marshal task force until body cam policy changes
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson confirmed to FOX 9 that his deputies will not participate with the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force until local law enforcement will be allowed to wear body cameras while on the task force.
Hennepin County, Minneapolis City Council vote to make Juneteenth a holiday
Juneteenth will soon be recognized as an official holiday by Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis.
Hennepin County and Minneapolis could both make Juneteenth an official holiday
Juneteenth marks the day in 1885 that the last slaves in the United States were told they were free.
