Hennepin County

Park Tavern fatal crash suspect makes first court appearance

The man accused of killing two people and injuring several others after driving into a St. Louis Park bar's patio area appeared in court Wednesday.

September 4, 2024 3:20pm CDT

A 12-year-old is in juvenile detention. There’s nowhere else to go.

An emergency hearing on Monday for a 12-year-old boy locked up in juvenile detention highlighted the ongoing challenges in finding help for young offenders in Minnesota.

August 26, 2024 4:28pm CDT

Fatal Plymouth crash sends driver to prison after running red light

A man who pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in June was sentenced in Hennepin County Court for a crash that took the life of a 68-year-old woman. 

August 23, 2024 4:47pm CDT

Moriarty and O'Hara spar over youth shooting in Minneapolis

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara are clashing once again over how to handle youth crime after a weekend shooting in Minneapolis left four children injured inside a stolen car.

August 19, 2024 6:50pm CDT

Myon Burrell waives right to jury trial

Myon Burrell has waived his right to a jury in his upcoming trial on weapons and drugs charges, meaning the judge will decide the verdict. 

August 19, 2024 4:16pm CDT

Myon Burrell trial to begin this week, judge orders no cameras

Myon Burrell, who was freed from prison when his life-sentence for murder was commuted several years ago, is scheduled to go to trial on weapons and drug charges in Hennepin County District Court on Monday.

August 18, 2024 10:41pm CDT

Hennepin Commissioners propose new pay raises beginning in 2025

After public backlash over proposed raises of 49%, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will again seek raises of a more modest amount.

August 15, 2024 7:02pm CDT

Hennepin Commissioners drop 49% pay raise proposal after public outrage

After the court of public opinion lambasted their decision to increase wages by 49%, Hennepin County Commissioners have dropped their proposal.

August 7, 2024 12:15pm CDT

Hennepin County Board advances motion to give themselves a 49% raise

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners advanced a motion to raise their salaries during a meeting earlier this week. 

August 2, 2024 5:20pm CDT

MDH urges patients to vaccinate children for measles

What concerns epidemiologists about the recent measles cases in Minnesota is that none of the cases involve foreign travel or contact with someone who has traveled to an area where measles has not been eradicated.

July 30, 2024 5:33pm CDT

Ricky Cobb II shooting: Cost of special prosecutor’s findings released

Two months after deciding not to charge Minnesota State Trooper Londregan in the shooting of Ricky Cobb II, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office has released a lengthy report written by special prosecutors detailing their findings, and the cost it took to get them.

July 26, 2024 4:20pm CDT

Hennepin Co. Attorney changing how office handles drug abuse cases for pregnant moms

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is expected to announce a new policy on Tuesday to end the criminalization of substance abuse in pregnancy. 

July 23, 2024 10:20pm CDT

Police org files ethics complaint against Moriarty over Londregan case

After her office dropped a case against a Minnesota state trooper in the deadly shooting of Ricky Cobb II, an ethics complaint has been filed against Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty.

July 23, 2024 6:02pm CDT