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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.
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.
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.
Hennepin County Attorney's Office expands expungement program to include youths
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants to "remove unnecessary obstacles" that prevent youths from contributing to society.
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Hennepin County Sheriff stands by stance that enforcement of immigration policy not part of agency's job
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says her office has never been contacted about helping enforce immigration laws. But she ...
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Hennepin County Sheriff gives update at Wayzata Chamber's Leadership Luncheon
The Wayzata West Metro Chamber of Commerce held its first Leadership Luncheon of the new year Jan. 16. Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt was the guest speaker for the event, ...
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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.
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 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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Hennepin County Deputies Join Record-breaking Security Force for U.S. Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office deputies joined over 3,800 officers for a historic swearing-in at a presidential inauguration.
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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 ...
‘Seek dope’: Goose the dog is on the hunt for contraband at Hennepin County jail
The Hennepin County jail’s first drug-sniffing dog has been on the hunt for contraband for about a year, amid increasing ...
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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.