Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson involved in suspected drunk driving crash

Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson is suspected of drunk driving after a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

1st confirmed omicron variant case in Minnesota connected to NY anime convention

The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.

New Hope man found guilty for 2020 deadly hit-and-run in Minneapolis

A New Hope man has been found guilty in a Minneapolis fatal hit-and-run in August 2020, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday.

After surviving cancer, Minneapolis woman now fighting for life after pedestrian crash
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A 23-year old Minneapolis woman survived a rare cancer battle, and now she's in another fight for her life. Anya Magnuson remains unconscious on a ventilator in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at HCMC after being struck by an SUV last Saturday.

Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson: Vote no on Question 2

For one of the first times, the top cop in Hennepin County is making clear where he stands on the public safety measure on the ballot in Minneapolis.

Three businesses suing the city of Minneapolis over safety concerns
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Three businesses are suing Minneapolis and Hennepin County because of makeshift encampments and people living out of their vehicles nearby.

Minneapolis police officer Brian Cummings charged in crash that killed Leneal Frazier
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Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman insists the time has come to hold police officer accountable for their actions during "dangerous motor vehicle pursuits." Freeman charged Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for a high-speed, squad-involved crash that killed Leneal Frazier.

Minnesota's first teen COVID-19 death reported
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A teen reported being between the ages 15-19 in Hennepin County was one of the 26 newly reported deaths due to COVID-19 on Thursday.

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.

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.