Minneapolis woman's home seized by county; US Supreme Court to hear arguments Wednesday
Geraldine Tyler, now 94, lost her one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis over $2,300 in unpaid taxes, plus interest and penalties. Hennepin County sold the apartment for $40,000 and kept every penny.
Stolen vehicle crashes in Minneapolis spark call for action from sheriff
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office called for action to address escalating juvenile crime after reckless driving in stolen vehicles led to crashes and injuries in Minneapolis.
Former sheriff Dave Hutchinson fired by Metro Transit PD
Embattled former Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson has been fired by Metro Transit after an internal investigation, just two months after he was reinstated under a state law.
Street racers can be prosecuted for being 'armed with dangerous weapon': MN appeals court
People who participate in street racing can be charged with a second-degree riot because they can be legally considered to be "armed with a dangerous weapon," — their cars, according to a Minnesota Court of Appeals ruling issued Monday.
Hennepin Co. office puts focus on getting dealers off streets, charged
The Hennepin County Attorney Office is announcing serious felony charges against a half-dozen people suspected of dealing large quantities of drugs including potent fentanyl.
How the Bell Lofts flood shows the unaddressed gap in Minneapolis' disaster planning
Disaster relief experts say cities across the country face a common problem: they have plans for large-scale disasters but often lack coordination when it comes to smaller incidents that displace dozens of families. The experience of residents following the flood at Bell Lofts in December shows Minneapolis is no exception.
Champlin officer sues Hennepin County deputy for K-9 attack during pursuit of suspect
A Champlin police officer is suing a Hennepin County deputy for allegedly being attacked by his K-9 while responding to a call last year.
Sheriff Hutchinson's staff feared for safety, Hennepin Co investigation says
Newly released notes and text messages from Hennepin County’s investigation into former Sheriff David Hutchinson show members of his senior command staff feared for their safety because of his escalating erratic and volatile behavior.
Police: Man killed in Plymouth shooting Saturday night
A man was killed by a gunshot in Plymouth around 11 p.m. on Saturday night, according to police.
24 couples get married at Hennepin County courthouse on Valentine's Day
Twenty-four couples tied the knot on Valentine's Day at the Hennepin County courthouse. The county opens up slots to get married on the day of love every January, and they typically fill up quickly.
Deputies: Remove ice houses from Lake Minnetonka as soon as possible, amid thin ice concerns
The rollercoaster weather this week is creating incredibly poor ice conditions. Deputies said over the last several days, they've responded to multiple incidents of vehicles going through the ice.
1,200+ fentanyl pills seized in south Minneapolis drug bust
A multi-agency effort resulted in the seizure of more than 1,000 fentanyl pills and half a dozen weapons during a raid in Minneapolis.
Police identify 2 men in suspected Bloomington murder-suicide
Authorities identified two of three men who were found dead inside a truck Wednesday night in what Bloomington police are calling a suspected murder-suicide.
Tyre Nichols: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Mpls Commissioner Alexander join response
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, whose father was a police officer, wrote that the officers accused of fatally beating Tyre Nichols "haven’t only betrayed trust in Memphis, they’ve undermined the credibility and work of every law enforcement agency."
Teenager charged in killing of 15-year-old boy in Minneapolis
A Brooklyn Park teenager faces charges in the killing of a 15-year-old boy who was shot to death in a stolen Kia earlier in the month.
Supreme Court to hear 'property theft' case of 94-year-old woman whose home was seized by Hennepin Co.
Hennepin County seized the home of a 94-year-old woman for unpaid taxes. The county sold the home and kept the profits. Now, her lawsuit has reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
Deshaun Hill shooting: Change of venue requested days before trial begins
Defense lawyers for the man accused of fatally shooting Minneapolis North student-athlete Deshaun Hill have requested a change of venue just four days before his trial is set to begin, citing concerns over a new Showtime documentary featuring the athlete.
Former Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson reinstated at Metro Transit PD
Under state law, Hutchinson had the opportunity to get his old job back with Metro Transit. Sources within Metro Transit Police tell FOX 9's Tom Lyden they "are furious we had to hire him."
Felony sex case dismissed, Hennepin County prosecutor under investigation for lying
“Our ethical obligations, one of the most basic ones, is that you may not lie to the court, period. And that is what happened in this case," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said.
Eli Hart killing: Mom charged with assault against deputy in jail
Julissa Thaler, the mother charged with killing Eli Hart, is now facing assault charges against a deputy while in jail.