Hennepin County

An annual Department of Corrections inspection found children locked up in their rooms and isolated for too long, violating their rights.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has moved hundreds of inmates to other jails in order to meet the demands of the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC). This temporary solution will ultimately cost taxpayers millions of dollars.

A review of state and county data as well as spending records highlights the challenge of addressing youth mental health issues in Minnesota, particularly among children coming through the juvenile justice system.  

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office discussed the use of Extreme Risk Protection Orders, also known as the Red Flag law, and a program to help assist others in learning more. 

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon on Monday highlighted the mandatory post-election review process following the 2024 election. 

Homeowners across Minnesota started getting their property tax assessments this week, but some are also getting sticker shock when they open their mailbox.

A Minneapolis man has been found guilty after he robbed and sexually assaulted a sex worker in February. 

Hennepin County saw 35,501 fewer registered voters cast ballots in the 2024 election compared to 2020.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) was ordered to reduce its jail inmate population by noon on Thursday, Nov. 14, after it was served a conditional license order (CLO) from the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC). 

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Edgar Barrientos-Quintana spoke on Tuesday about the recent order to dismiss his charges and overturn the conviction for the 2008 murder of a Minneapolis high school student, which the 41-year-old was serving a life sentence for.

Hennepin County has paid $3.4 million to settle a lawsuit for the wrongful death of Lucas Bellamy who was left to die while in custody at Hennepin County Jail. 

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is ordering the Hennepin County jail to reduce its inmate population in order to meet the minimum safety standards set by the state.

A man convicted of a 2008 Minneapolis murder is free after the state's conviction review unit issued a report with evidence that showed his innocence.