Troubled sheriff Hutchinson indulges in meals and trips, taxpayers pick up tab
After his drunk driving crash in December, Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson went on a spending spree, eating and traveling at taxpayer expense, despite rarely being seen in the office. The FOX 9 Investigators made a public records request for receipts and statements for his county-issued credit card, known as a P-card for purchasing.
After his drunk driving crash in December, Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson went on a spending spree, eating and traveling at taxpayer expense, despite rarely being seen in the office. The FOX 9 Investigators made a public records request for receipts and statements for his county-issued credit card, known as a P-card for purchasing.
Exhibit explores efforts to desegregate schools in Minneapolis
A new exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum examines efforts to desegregate Minneapolis schools in the 1970s.
A new exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum examines efforts to desegregate Minneapolis schools in the 1970s.
New exhibit in Mpls highlights desegregation
A new exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum examines efforts to desegregate Minneapolis schools in the 1970s.
A new exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum examines efforts to desegregate Minneapolis schools in the 1970s.
Dr. Cedric Alexander addresses his public safety plans with FOX 9
Commissioner of public safety nominee Dr. Cedric Alexander sits down with FOX 9's Leah Beno to discuss his plan to combat Minneapolis crime.
Commissioner of public safety nominee Dr. Cedric Alexander sits down with FOX 9's Leah Beno to discuss his plan to combat Minneapolis crime.
Dr. Cedric Alexander sits down with FOX 9
Commissioner of public safety nominee Dr. Cedric Alexander sits down with FOX 9's Leah Beno to discuss his plan to combat Minneapolis crime.
Commissioner of public safety nominee Dr. Cedric Alexander sits down with FOX 9's Leah Beno to discuss his plan to combat Minneapolis crime.
MPD: Man in his 20s fatally shot on Cedar Avenue South
A man in his early 20s died Sunday morning after a shooting in south Minneapolis.
A man in his early 20s died Sunday morning after a shooting in south Minneapolis.
Minneapolis man hit, killed by vehicle during domestic dispute
Minneapolis police say a domestic dispute turned fatal early Saturday morning after a man was hit by an SUV following an argument.
Minneapolis police say a domestic dispute turned fatal early Saturday morning after a man was hit by an SUV following an argument.
Following July 4 chaos, concrete barriers erected in Mpls' Mill District
After Fourth of July celebrations turned unruly in downtown Minneapolis, new solutions are being implemented to prevent chaos from happening again.
After Fourth of July celebrations turned unruly in downtown Minneapolis, new solutions are being implemented to prevent chaos from happening again.
Bullets shot into University of Minnesota student's apartment
A University of Minnesota student was uninjured when bullets were fired into her apartment early Friday.
A University of Minnesota student was uninjured when bullets were fired into her apartment early Friday.
Mayor Frey nominates Dr. Cedric Alexander for commissioner of community safety
In his role, if confirmed, Dr. Alexander will oversee police, fire, and 911 in the city of Minneapolis. Dr. Alexander says the goal is to make Minneapolis the "safety city in America."
In his role, if confirmed, Dr. Alexander will oversee police, fire, and 911 in the city of Minneapolis. Dr. Alexander says the goal is to make Minneapolis the "safety city in America."
Community safety nominee wants to make Minneapolis the safest city in America
If hired as commissioner of community safety, Dr. Cedric Alexander will become the City of Minneapolis' highest-paid employee making between $292,000 and $350,000 per year.
If hired as commissioner of community safety, Dr. Cedric Alexander will become the City of Minneapolis' highest-paid employee making between $292,000 and $350,000 per year.
Walz pledges 'increased presence' of state law enforcement in Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot and a roving group of people who launched fireworks at apartments near downtown.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot and a roving group of people who launched fireworks at apartments near downtown.
Shooting at Boom Island Park on July 4th, 7 hospitalized
Minneapolis Park Police say seven people were hospitalized, several with critical injuries, after a shooting at Boom Island Park late Monday night.
Minneapolis Park Police say seven people were hospitalized, several with critical injuries, after a shooting at Boom Island Park late Monday night.
17-year-old boy killed in Minneapolis shooting, another teen seriously hurt
A shooting Tuesday evening has left a teen boy dead and another teen fighting for his life in Minneapolis, police say.
A shooting Tuesday evening has left a teen boy dead and another teen fighting for his life in Minneapolis, police say.
Authorities respond after night of fireworks chaos
Minneapolis police have called unsanctioned fireworks displays that happened throughout the city Monday reckless, while saying the behavior can't be tolerated Tuesday.
Minneapolis police have called unsanctioned fireworks displays that happened throughout the city Monday reckless, while saying the behavior can't be tolerated Tuesday.
Mpls officials call roving July 4 fireworks fights reckless, callous
"While we have a job as a city, it’s on the community as well,” Frey said at a press conference regarding the night of incidents. "If you have children that were out last night, you need to know where they are."
"While we have a job as a city, it’s on the community as well,” Frey said at a press conference regarding the night of incidents. "If you have children that were out last night, you need to know where they are."
Democrats say Minnesota's THC edibles law passed quietly 'on purpose'
Minnesota House Democrats who successfully pushed to legalize some THC edibles and beverages say they worked quietly to avoid negative attention that could've torpedoed the bill and set back their ultimate goal to legalize recreational marijuana.
Minnesota House Democrats who successfully pushed to legalize some THC edibles and beverages say they worked quietly to avoid negative attention that could've torpedoed the bill and set back their ultimate goal to legalize recreational marijuana.
Minneapolis roving fireworks fights on July 4 were 'like a war zone,' resident says
Between 9 p.m. on July 4 and 4 a.m. on July 5, the City of Minneapolis saw more than 1,300 911 calls come -- which is typically what they see in a 24-hour span. The day after, streets were littered with spent fireworks and bullet casings.
Between 9 p.m. on July 4 and 4 a.m. on July 5, the City of Minneapolis saw more than 1,300 911 calls come -- which is typically what they see in a 24-hour span. The day after, streets were littered with spent fireworks and bullet casings.
Fireworks go off next to residential buildings in downtown Minneapolis on July 4
A Minneapolis resident posted this video of fireworks going off next to buildings in downtown Minneapolis at 12:29 a.m. on Monday, July 4.
A Minneapolis resident posted this video of fireworks going off next to buildings in downtown Minneapolis at 12:29 a.m. on Monday, July 4.
Red, White & Boom race canceled due to storms
A four-mile run and kid dash in Minneapolis has been cancelled due to impending weather.
A four-mile run and kid dash in Minneapolis has been cancelled due to impending weather.