Prison Overcrowding | Audacy

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
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt responds to overcrowding and inmate safety issues at county jail Department of Corrections gives Hennepin County a Dec. 6 deadline to reduce population by over 200 inmates

November 27, 2024
Hennepin County faces Thursday deadline for reducing inmate population due to overcrowding There are 751 inmates in custody at the county facility and they need to reduce that number by more than 200

November 13, 2024
Hennepin County Sheriff concerned about overcrowding as they move 180 inmates to other county jails "We're the largest jail in the state and we're the busiest jail in the state," says Sheriff Dewanna Witt

September 12, 2024