A Minnesota police union has threatened “legal action” in response to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office’s (HCAO) new “investigative protocol” for officer-involved shootings (OIS).
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Charges Shed New Light on Vicious New Year’s Eve Murder of Minneapolis Woman
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced charges Monday against Cedric Lamont Berry, a 41-year-old drug dealer who murdered Monique Baugh on New Year’s Eve.
Read MoreHennepin County Attorney’s Office Gets Emotional Support Dog to ‘Create Less Threatening Environment’
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that an emotional support dog will be joining the staff “for the first time in the history” of the agency.
Read MoreEllison Claims Suspension of Hennepin County Public Defender ‘Connected to Her Advocacy for Racial Justice’
Attorney General Keith Ellison said he suspects that the recent suspension of Mary Moriarty, the chief public defender in Hennepin County, was “connected to her advocacy for racial justice.”
Read MoreCounties Push Back After Minnesota DHS Asks for $9 Million in Reimbursements
Counties across the state are resisting requests from Minnesota’s Department of Human Services to help pay back $9 million in improper payments.
Read MoreMinnesota Republican Wants Hennepin County to End Practice of Drag Queens Performing for Kids
A Minnesota Republican lawmaker recently called on Hennepin County Libraries to end its weekly series for children called “Stories Together With Drag Performers.”
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Internal Document Sheds Light on How Minneapolis-Area Hennepin County Wants to Handle Officer Involved Shootings
An internal document obtained by The Minnesota Sun sheds light on how the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) plans to handle officer-involved shootings (OIS).
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Leader Says New Hennepin County Policy Continues ‘Pattern of Vilifying Police’
A local law enforcement leader said in a recent op-ed that prosecutors in Hennepin and Ramsey counties “have turned on cops” in response to an exclusive report from The Minnesota Sun.
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Leader Says New Hennepin County Policy Continues ‘Pattern of Vilifying Police’
A local law enforcement leader said in a recent op-ed that prosecutors in Hennepin and Ramsey counties “have turned on cops” in response to an exclusive report from The Minnesota Sun.
Read MoreDrag Queen Who Routinely Poses Half Nude Performed for Children in Richfield
A drag performer who routinely poses half-nude recently performed for toddlers as part of Hennepin County’s “Stories Together with Drag Performers” series.
Read MoreMinnesota Rep Calls on Hennepin County Judges to Punish Omar for Perjury in Court Filings
State Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) has called on the district court judges of Hennepin County to punish U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) for committing perjury in her 2017 application for divorce.
Read MoreChristian Minister Who Officiated Omar’s ‘Sham’ Marriage Won’t Talk
As the secrets of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN-05) allegedly criminal past continue to unravel, one fact in the case hasn’t received as much attention as it might deserve: a Christian minister officiated her second marriage, the one to her alleged brother.
Read MoreHennepin County Sheriff Will End Cooperation With ICE
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson said he has ended his predecessor’s practice of cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Hutchinson said in a recent interview with The Star Tribune that his office no longer alerts Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about inmates who are in the country illegally. According to…
Read MoreHennepin County Board Candidates Campaign on Platform of Abolishing ICE
Candidates for Hennepin County Board gathered for an open forum Sunday where they showcased their radical views on immigration and efforts to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. According to the U.S. Census, Hennepin County is currently the largest of Minnesota’s 87 counties, and encompasses significant portions of…
Read MoreHennepin County Board Votes in Favor of Using Taxpayer Dollars to Help Illegal Immigrants Find Attorneys
The Hennepin County Board recently voted in favor of using taxpayer dollars to help illegal immigrants facing deportation obtain legal support. According to The Star Tribune, the Board approved a $275,000 fund to help illegal immigrants who can’t afford an attorney. “I’m really glad to see the county taking this…
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