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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3M officials say ill-fitting masks at Hennepin County Medical Center were counterfeits sold to the hospital by an unauthorized distributor.
Sheriff releases video showing search of Eden Prairie home after Minneapolis police shooting
After community members raised concerns over police conduct, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of the search of the home of the man who was shot by police in Minneapolis this week.
After community members raised concerns over police conduct, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of the search of the home of the man who was shot by police in Minneapolis this week.
George Floyd trial: Questionnaire mailed to prospective jurors
Potential jurors for the George Floyd murder trial have been mailed a questionnaire asking about their knowledge of the case, police connections and attitudes toward the justice system, according to new court filings.
Potential jurors for the George Floyd murder trial have been mailed a questionnaire asking about their knowledge of the case, police connections and attitudes toward the justice system, according to new court filings.
Minneapolis carjacking sting yields more than 40 arrests
A 3-day, joint operation between the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office yielded more than 40 carjacking arrests, the departments announced Tuesday.
A 3-day, joint operation between the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office yielded more than 40 carjacking arrests, the departments announced Tuesday.
Hennepin County Jail using new X-ray scanner to search inmates
A new full-body scanner is now in use at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility to help staff search inmates quickly and unobtrusively, the Sheriff announced Monday.
A new full-body scanner is now in use at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility to help staff search inmates quickly and unobtrusively, the Sheriff announced Monday.
Hennepin County Sheriff warns of thin ice this weekend
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is reminding the public to stay off the lakes and ponds this weekend as the ice is too thin.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is reminding the public to stay off the lakes and ponds this weekend as the ice is too thin.
Hennepin and Washington county attorneys will no longer request bail for certain low-level crimes
A huge change is coming to Hennepin and Washington counties that will keep hundreds of people from sitting in jail because of bail they can't afford.
A huge change is coming to Hennepin and Washington counties that will keep hundreds of people from sitting in jail because of bail they can't afford.
Hennepin County Sheriff Hutchinson trades badge for vows to officiate law enforcement wedding
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson must wear a lot of hats, especially in a year of so much turmoil and unrest across the Twin Cities.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson must wear a lot of hats, especially in a year of so much turmoil and unrest across the Twin Cities.
Judge threatens gag orders, moving Minneapolis officer trials due to public comments on case
The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd made court appearances in downtown Minneapolis Monday where a judge set a trial date for next year and warned public officials to stop talking about the case publicly.
The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd made court appearances in downtown Minneapolis Monday where a judge set a trial date for next year and warned public officials to stop talking about the case publicly.
Hennepin County launches new water safety program
Hennepin County, in partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, is launching a new water safety program that aims to make swimming lessons more fun and affordable for kids.
Hennepin County, in partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, is launching a new water safety program that aims to make swimming lessons more fun and affordable for kids.
Justine Damond's 911 call before fatal shooting
A Hennepin County judge has released most of the evidence in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, including audio of the two 911 calls Justine Damond made the night she was shot and killed.
A Hennepin County judge has released most of the evidence in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, including audio of the two 911 calls Justine Damond made the night she was shot and killed.
Election results for Hennepin County Sheriff to be certified Tuesday
Unofficial results show challenger Dave "Hutch" Hutchinson leading incumbent Rich Stanek by 2,340 votes--too large a margin to trigger a publicly-funded recount. The results will become official during a Hennepin County Canvassing Board meeting Tuesday.
Unofficial results show challenger Dave "Hutch" Hutchinson leading incumbent Rich Stanek by 2,340 votes--too large a margin to trigger a publicly-funded recount. The results will become official during a Hennepin County Canvassing Board meeting Tuesday.
Hospital suspends trial of paramedics administering ketamine
Hennepin Healthcare is suspending a clinical trial of the sedative ketamine in emergency situations following criticism that its hospital, Hennepin County Medical Center, enrolled patients in the study without their knowledge.
Hennepin Healthcare is suspending a clinical trial of the sedative ketamine in emergency situations following criticism that its hospital, Hennepin County Medical Center, enrolled patients in the study without their knowledge.
Alleged Minneapolis drug dealer charged with murder in overdose case
Hennepin County prosecutors are charging?a Minneapolis man with third-degree murder for allegedly supplying heroin laced with carfentanil?to someone who later died of an overdose, part of a nationwide push to fight the opioid epidemic by handing out tougher charges and sentences to dealers who authorities see as equal in measure to other homicide suspects.
Hennepin County prosecutors are charging?a Minneapolis man with third-degree murder for allegedly supplying heroin laced with carfentanil?to someone who later died of an overdose, part of a nationwide push to fight the opioid epidemic by handing out tougher charges and sentences to dealers who authorities see as equal in measure to other homicide suspects.
Sheriff upset over proposed change for Hennepin County Crime Lab
A possible shakeup at the Hennepin County Crime Lab is drawing criticism from local law enforcement agencies.
A possible shakeup at the Hennepin County Crime Lab is drawing criticism from local law enforcement agencies.