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Hennepin County Board acknowledges land and water taken from area Native Americans
The document, part of a three-year effort put together by a diverse workgroup including Native American county elders, was read to the full board and approved last month.
Hennepin County report details racist, sexist comments by Sheriff David Hutchinson
Sheriff vigorously denies the allegations, saying he was the target of detractors.
Hennepin County Board approves $100 million for Southwest light rail budget for next year
Commissioners also approve $2.61 billion budget for 2023
Hennepin County Board approves censure of Sheriff David Hutchinson
Hutchinson is in the final weeks of his tenure after opting not to seek re-election.
Hennepin County committee recommends censure of Sheriff David Hutchinson
The unanimous vote came after an investigation showed the outgoing Hennepin County sheriff violated county policies.
Large fire in south Minneapolis is second at buildings owned by same landlord
The building was occupied by squatters, officials said. One person jumped from a second-floor window and was found to be in stable condition by HCMC paramedics.
Large fire in south Minneapolis is second at buildings owned by same landlord
The building was occupied by squatters, officials said. One person jumped from a second-floor window and was found to be in stable condition by HCMC paramedics.
Hennepin County receives $6.7M to prevent lead poisoning in children
The grant, one of the largest in the country, will be used to remove lead paint in homes built before 1978.
Hennepin County moves more than 300 people into permanent housing
County program, with high success rate, connects caseworkers with people struggling to find housing.
Hennepin County sheriff-elect lays out vision for the future
Dawanna Witt wants closer ties with Minneapolis, to reduce violent crime and hear "good or bad."