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3 Minneapolis police officers cleared in fatal shooting of armed man
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has cleared three Minneapolis police officers involved in the fatal shooting of an armed man in June. “The loss of any life is a tragic event,” Hennepin
Hennepin County Attorney announces no charges for three Minneapolis police officers after shooting man last summer
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office will not press charges against three Minneapolis police officers who shot and killed an armed man last summer. Officers fired at 39-year-old Michael Ristow of Bloomington who was seen carrying a gun.
Hennepin County Attorney's Office to challenge incompetency finding for south Minneapolis man accused of harassing, shooting neighbor
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says it will challenge a ruling that deemed a south Minneapolis man, who allegedly shot his neighbor in the neck​ following months of harassment, incompetent to stand trial.
No charges for Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot armed man
An investigation states the man appeared to begin to raise the gun towards officers, resulting in the shooting.
Officers won't face charges in fatal police shooting in Minneapolis
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that it will not file charges against three Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot a man last June.
No charges for Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot Michael Ristow, officials say
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that it would not be filing charges against any of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the shooting death of Michael Ristow in June 2024.
Attorney’s Office declines charges against MPD officers involved in fatal June shooting
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office on Wednesday announced that it will not file charges against the three officers who were involved in the shooting death of Michael Warren Ristow, 39, in June.
New Justice Department directive a warning for Minnesota’s sanctuary cities
A directive for federal prosecutors to investigate local officials who stand in the way of immigration law enforcement could ...
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Hennepin County Task Force Provides Critical Aid to Shooting Victim and Arrests Five Amidst Enforcement Detail in North Minneapolis
Hennepin County's VOTF provided emergency aid to a shooting victim, arrested five people, and recovered stolen vehicles.
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Could resource recovery parks help Hennepin County get to zero waste?
One model worth studying is in northern California, where a 35,000-square-foot warehouse in Berkeley is home to reseller ...
Hennepin County food waste is huge. ‘Mom’ says 'eat the food you buy'
The county hopes to cut in half the 95,200 tons of edible food residents throw away annually. Jenny Kedward has tips.
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Offers Free Opioid Education & Narcan Training to Combat Overdose Crisis
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office offers a free virtual Opioid Education & Narcan Training class to the public.
As Trump presidency approaches, Minnesota's largest county and city distance themselves from ICE
While a bill to make Minnesota a Sanctuary State failed in 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) considers Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota and Ramsey County as "sanctuary counties." ...
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Hennepin County expands options to seal youth criminal records
A new program in Hennepin County is making it easier for people convicted of crimes as kids to seal their records.
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Two individuals found unresponsive in Yellow Medicine County hog barn
Two individuals on Saturday were found unresponsive in a hog barn in Friendship Township and flown to Hennepin County Medical ...
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Hennepin County Board reappoints Fernando as chair
Fernando has served as county commissioner since 2019 and is the first woman of color to serve as board chair in Hennepin ...
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Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt displeased with pardons for Jan. 6 rioters who attacked law enforcement
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt expressed her displeasure of newly sworn-in President Donald Trump’s pardon of about ...