11 Hennepin County beaches closed due to bacteria, poor water test results

Eleven beaches in Hennepin County have been temporarily closed to swimmers after water testing revealed unsafe levels of bacteria or returned unacceptable test results.

Hennepin Healthcare needs county takeover amid financial crisis

Hennepin Healthcare is at risk of closing its doors later this year unless the county steps into take over amid a dire financial situation.

Hennepin County accused of abandonment
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A teenager?s year-long journey through Minnesota?s juvenile justice system is exposing the state?s failure to provide adequate care and rehabilitation for young children accused of committing violent crimes.

Park Tavern deadly patio crash: Steven Bailey sentenced in drunken incident

The drunk driver who plowed into the patio at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, leaving two people dead and at least a dozen injured, was sentenced on Monday to 30 years in prison.

Maple Plain drowning: 8-year-old boy dies after Baker Park South Beach field trip

An 8-year-old boy is dead after a drowning incident during a field trip in Maple Plain in what the sheriff's office is calling "a parent's nightmare."

Hennepin Healthcare leaders speak on financial struggles
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Leaders at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) speak on the hospital financial struggles. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.

Teen who fatally shot 11-year-old to remain in custody
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A judge ruled that a teenager who fatally shot an 11-year-old boy will remain in custody until his next court date. The teen will not be charged with murder after the Hennepin County Attorney's Office determined there is evidence that he acted in self-defense. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest report.

Mary Moriarty calls Trump adviser Stephen Miller a white supremacist after Minneapolis rant

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty issued a statement referring to senior President Trump adviser Stephen Miller as a “white supremacist" after Miller made comments blaming immigrants for violence in Minneapolis.

House District 34B special election: Xp Lee running for open seat

Former Brooklyn Park City Council member Xp Lee announced he is running for Minnesota House District 34B, the seat previously held by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman.

Man charged with harassing, threatening judge during divorce proceedings

A man is facing felony charges of aggravated harassment of a judicial officer for threatening emails investigators say were sent during divorce proceedings.

Hennepin County Attorney announces new campaign
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced a new campaign targeting dangerous driving.

Minneapolis woman sentenced for driving into crowd, killing teen and injuring 5 others

The Minneapolis woman accused of driving into a crowd, leaving a 16-year-old girl dead and several others injured, was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison on Tuesday.

Some beaches closed in Hennepin County after water test results

Anyone looking to beat the heat will have five fewer beaches to pick from because of “unacceptable water test results" gathered by Hennepin County officials.

Suspect in fatal Minneapolis DUI crash set to be deported before trial can begin

A man accused of causing a fatal crash while under the influence and being in the country illegally is now set to be deported before he can be tried in Hennepin County court.

Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter makes first court appearance

Ahead of Vance Boelter's initial appearance in federal court, more details have emerged regarding the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.

St. Paul woman assaulted law enforcement during mistaken ICE raid protest: Charges

A criminal investigation along Lake Street in Minneapolis that was mistaken for an immigration raid by ICE has resulted in the arrest of Isabel Lopez, after she was accused of throwing a softball at a Hennepin County Sheriff's deputy.