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.
Hennepin Co. Board votes to change Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska
The Hennepin County Board voted Tuesday to change the name of Lake Calhoun to its Dakota name, Bde Maka?Ska, which means "white earth lake."?
The Hennepin County Board voted Tuesday to change the name of Lake Calhoun to its Dakota name, Bde Maka?Ska, which means "white earth lake."?
$2.5 million judgement against former Loring owner
A Hennepin County Judge has issued a default judgement for $2.5 million against former Minneapolis restauranteur Jason McLean, 63, who has been accused in civil court of sexually assaulting underage actors who were with the Children?s Theatre Company in the 1980s.
A Hennepin County Judge has issued a default judgement for $2.5 million against former Minneapolis restauranteur Jason McLean, 63, who has been accused in civil court of sexually assaulting underage actors who were with the Children?s Theatre Company in the 1980s.
4 still in treatment at HCMC after Minnehaha Academy gas explosion
Four people are still in treatment at Hennepin County Medical Center after a Minnehaha Academy gas explosion Wednesday.
Four people are still in treatment at Hennepin County Medical Center after a Minnehaha Academy gas explosion Wednesday.
MnSpin music streaming starts at Hennepin County libraries
MnSpin music streaming is coming to Hennepin County libraries.
MnSpin music streaming is coming to Hennepin County libraries.
Additional public hearing set for new sales tax
Another public hearing has been set with the Hennepin County Board for the proposed changes regarding sales taxes.
Another public hearing has been set with the Hennepin County Board for the proposed changes regarding sales taxes.
Measles cases spread outside Hennepin County
The measles outbreak has now spread beyond Hennepin County.
The measles outbreak has now spread beyond Hennepin County.