Hennepin County Sheriff's Office | Audacy

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office gives the public a chance to see behind-the-scenes with a "Citizen's Academy" "People really enjoy this," says Community Outreach Sergeant Joel Svenby

July 1, 2025
Permit Required: New law goes into effect in Minnesota next week requiring some people to have a watercraft permit Anyone born 2004 or later needs to have an permit to operate a boat or jet ski with more age restrictions coming

June 25, 2025
A state spending boost looks to have an impact on Minnesota jails for individuals battling mental health issues Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says the funding comes at a crucial time for the state

June 17, 2025
A crossbow-wielding suspect is now at-large after a standoff with sheriff's deputies west of the Twin Cities 27-year old Randy Mathews escaped after allegedly pointing a crossbow at deputies in Hanover

June 12, 2025
More fallout after Tuesday's federal raid in south Minneapolis with Sheriff Witt lashing out at some City Council members Police Chief Brian O'Hara said MPD was not made aware of it and took aim at the federal effort along with Witt

June 4, 2025
Federal officers in tactical gear went into a Latino community in Minneapolis. A protest followed "I don't think they realized the community would respond so quick"

June 4, 2025
Feds descend on a south Minneapolis restaurant which leads to confrontations with the community Minneapolis Police, Mayor Jacob Frey note it was not an immigration raid but part of large federal investigation

June 3, 2025
Activists call for termination of Hennepin County sheriff's deputies after video surfaces of them punching suspect

February 25, 2025
Ice Danger: After three vehicles fall into Lake Minnetonka, warnings come from Hennepin County about safety

January 30, 2025
Arrest warrant in Brooklyn Park becomes hazmat situation after finding castor beans, used to extract highly toxic ricin Police say there's no danger to the public as investigators and hazmat personnel remain on scene

January 9, 2025