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.

Derrick Thompson trial: Prosecution's closing argument [RAW]
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Hennepin County attorney Paige Starkey delivers the prosecution's closing argument in the murder trial of Derrick Thompson.

Wayzata graduation shooting suspect faces stiffer sentence after prosecutor filing

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office will seek an enhanced sentence against the man suspected of shooting two people following the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony.

Bishop Harding Smith denies wage theft, swindling charges

The president and founder of the nonprofit Minnesota Acts Now is accused of paying his employees about $150,000 less than what was in a contract with Hennepin County, according to charges filed in Hennepin County.

Derrick Thompson trial starts with opening arguments
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Opening statements started Thursday in the trial of Derrick Thompson, the son of a former Minnesota lawmaker charged with murder in a deadly crash in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of five young women nearly two years ago.

Derrick Thompson trial: Jury selection continues
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Jury selection continues for the criminal trial of Derrick Thompson, the man accused of killing five young women in Minneapolis during a high-speed crash in 2023. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more on the story.

Hennepin sheriff, Mpls police chief hold law enforcement memorial ceremony

Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara are holding a law enforcement memorial ceremony at Minneapolis City Hall.

Jelly Roll visits Hennepin Co. Jail ahead of Mpls concert Tuesday night

Jelly Roll stopped by the Hennepin County Jail on Tuesday afternoon to share his inspirational story with detainees before performing at U.S. Bank Stadium with Post Malone.

Accused drunk driver arrested by ICE
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The man accused in a deadly drunk driving crash, who has been freed from Hennepin County Jail twice despite ICE detainers, has now been arrested by ICE.

DOJ investigating Hennepin Co. Attorney's Office
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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Hennepin County Attorney's Office over a new race policy. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.

Hennepin County Attorney faces DOJ investigation over race policy

The Department of Justice announced it is investigating a new policy from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty that tells prosecutors to consider race while negotiating plea deals.

Immigrant shares story of 2-week detainment as Trump administration ramps up deportations

A man suspected of being in the United States illegally, who has no criminal record, is sharing his story with FOX 9 Investigators after he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for more than two weeks.

Local immigrant with no criminal record detained for 2 weeks
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A man suspected of being in the United States illegally is now fighting removal procedures in hopes of normalizing his residency in the country. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the full story.