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 approves record $17.1M for affordable housing projects

Hennepin County approved $17.1 million to support 27 affordable housing and development projects, the Board of Commissioners announced Wednesday.

Jury instructions: What the Derek Chauvin jurors are considering

Jurors in the trial of Derek Chauvin began deliberations Monday afternoon and were issued a set of instructions from the court.

Chauvin trial recap: Firefighter speaks in 2nd day of witness testimony
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An off-duty Minneapolis firefighter who came upon the officers arresting George Floyd spoke in court during the second day of witness testimony in the trial of Derek Chauvin.

Judge denies motion to change venue for Derek Chauvin trial
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Trial Judge Peter Cahill denied the defense's motion to change the venue for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged in George Floyd's death.

Hennepin County trials to proceed Wednesday, backlog of 41 cases

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has decided not to appeal the case of two men awaiting trial, relieving a backlog of 41 defendants in jail awaiting trial.

Appeal could delay 41 trials in Hennepin County

Update: The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has decided not to appeal the case of two men awaiting trial, relieving a backlog of 41 defendants in jail awaiting trial.

Appeal could delay 41 trials in Hennepin County
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The world is watching the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, but 41 other defendants are waiting in the Hennepin County jail to begin their trials, including a trial set to start Tuesday.

Some Hennepin County services relocating ahead of Chauvin trial

Some county services will be relocated from the Hennepin County Government Center for security reasons ahead of the Derek Chauvin trial.

First look at Minneapolis courtroom where Derek Chauvin will be tried

New video is providing a first look at the courtroom in which former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial for the murder of George Floyd.

Couple shaken after snowmobile crashes into fish house on Lake Minnetonka

A snowmobile crashed through a couple’s ice fishing house over the weekend on Lake Minnetonka. As authorities look for the culprit, the ice anglers have a word of warning for others out on the lakes.  

County attorney calls out MN Freedom Fund, charges man bailed out twice

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office publicly called out the Minnesota Freedom Fund for bailing out a man it charged with three new felonies Thursday.

Derek Chauvin trial not impacted by 45-day hold on criminal trials

The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd will not be impacted by an extended hold on jury trials in Minnesota announced Friday.

3M sues to stop distributor that sold 10,000+ counterfeit N95 masks to HCMC

3M officials say ill-fitting masks at Hennepin County Medical Center were counterfeits sold to the hospital by an unauthorized distributor.