Hennepin County

Minneapolis police officer Brian Cummings charged in crash that killed Leneal Frazier

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman insists the time has come to hold police officer accountable for their actions during "dangerous motor vehicle pursuits." Freeman charged Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for a high-speed, squad-involved crash that killed Leneal Frazier.

October 22, 2021 5:21pm CDT

Minnesota's first teen COVID-19 death reported

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Minnesota's first teen COVID-19 death reported

A teen reported being between the ages 15-19 in Hennepin County was one of the 26 newly reported deaths due to COVID-19 on Thursday.

October 21, 2021 10:34pm CDT

DFL House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler running for Hennepin County Attorney

DFL House Majority Leader has entered the race for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.

October 5, 2021 7:28am CDT

Former public defender Mary Moriarty announces run for Hennepin County Attorney

Former Hennepin County chief public defender Mary Moriarty announced she is running for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.

September 27, 2021 5:35pm CDT

Hennepin County launches program to provide education, training for incarcerated people

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is launching a new program designed at giving incarcerated people a second chance at success.

September 20, 2021 2:16pm CDT

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman not running for re-election

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is not running for re-election, he announced Wednesday.

September 1, 2021 12:26pm CDT

Hennepin County expands program embedding social workers in police departments

In Hennepin County, more social workers will be joining the ranks of local police departments.

August 31, 2021 6:44pm CDT

How to qualify for up to $200 in vaccine incentives this weekend

For a limited amount of time, Minnesotans getting their COVID-19 vaccine could be eligible for up to $200 in VISA gift cards by combining state and county incentive programs.

August 13, 2021 3:54pm CDT

Olympic gymnast Shane Wiskus receives homecoming celebration from Tokyo Games

Escorted by firefighters and police, it was a hero’s welcome for Olympic gymnast Shane Wiskus in his hometown.

August 11, 2021 10:02pm CDT

Hennepin County ‘doubles down’ on vaccine incentive program

Minnesota’s most populous county is boosting its incentive program for COVID-19 vaccine shots.

July 21, 2021 1:42pm CDT

Sheriff: 8 boating while intoxicated arrests made so far this weekend

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office says eight boating while intoxicated arrests have already been made this holiday weekend.

July 5, 2021 7:29am CDT

Video: Boat catches fire on Lake Minnetonka Saturday

A boat fire on Lake Minnetonka badly damaged a boat Saturday morning, but nobody was injured.

July 4, 2021 6:43am CDT

Officials: Expect no warnings for drunken boating over 4th of July

One day after a teen was killed while jet skiing on Lake Minnetonka, officials warned the lake-going public of more dangers ahead of a holiday weekend.

July 3, 2021 12:29pm CDT

Two tragic events on Lake Minnetonka show importance of water safety

The holiday weekend is already off to a tragic start with two deaths on Lake Minnetonka in the span of just two days.

July 3, 2021 12:27pm CDT

Attorney's office declines to prosecute doggy door break-in, but reconsiders

A woman says she watched on surveillance camera as a man entered her home through her doggy door, but was baffled when prosecutors initially declined to take on the case.

June 30, 2021 8:45pm CDT

HCSO, ACSO pull deputies from U.S. Marshal task force until body cam policy changes

Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson confirmed to FOX 9 that his deputies will not participate with the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force until local law enforcement will be allowed to wear body cameras while on the task force.

June 8, 2021 10:30pm CDT