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Monday, August 31, 2026
Zyere Jakay Porter, 24, was sentenced to 360 months for his role in a shooting at Boom Island in June 2025 that killed Stageina Whiting and injured others.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty called on Gov. Greg Abbott to turn over Christian Castro, a fugitive being harbored in Texas.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is declining felony charges related to the incident involving Edward “Jake” Lang in front of City Hall.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Shay Michael Benson, 38, pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree murder while committing domestic abuse with a past pattern of domestic abuse.
Monday, August 17, 2026
On Thursday, August 13, Hennepin County prosecutors filed charges under seal against four individuals for operating a sprawling sex trafficking scheme in Hennepin County.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty released the following statement after a tragic incident in Hopkins Wednesday morning.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Last week, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) requested that Hennepin County approve DOJ staff to access and monitor polling places for the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Friday, August 7, 2026
A Hennepin County jury returned guilty verdicts today against Jose Vazquez-Rodriguez, Raphael Joseph Rodriguez, and Victor Vasquez-Rodriguez for the killing of Tiago Antonio Gilbert on April 30, 2025, in Minneapolis.