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Monday, November 2, 2026
Similar to the August 11 primary election, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) requested that Hennepin County approve DOJ staff accessing and monitoring polling places during the November 3 general election.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has released a report about the office’s efforts to protect Hennepin County residents during unprecedented federal aggression.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged two individuals Wednesday for their conduct during the Minnesota primary election on August 11.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged Charles Foss Thursday in the death of Allison Lussier in February 2024.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty released the following statement on framework to address recent gun violence.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Jose Luis Lopez Xique, 27, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Kayli Arseth in Richfield in 2025.
Friday, October 9, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Friday charged Adam Abdihakeem Adam, 18, with two counts of second-degree assault.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office secured convictions on all counts against Jose Luis Lopez Xique, 27, for the 2025 murder of Kayli Arseth in Richfield.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty released the following statement in response to President Trump's rant against Minnesotans.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty presented the final budget request of her term to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners while recording the fourth-straight year under budget.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged Veronica Marie Brown, 21, with one count of participating in a drive-by shooting and one count of second-degree assault for a shooting outside Reign Nightclub on July 19, 2026.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Seneca Lee Jones, 28, was sentenced Monday to 480 months for the murder of 19-year-old Darnell Mapp III on July 20, 2025.