May 24-29, 2013
Hennepin County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 05/29/2013 10:10 AM CDT
INFO: Hennepin Co. Top Ten Most Wanted; How to Submit Tips
by Scott Theisen, KSTP
May 24, 2013
When selecting suspects for the Most Wanted List, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office follows the general practices used by the FBI.
Hennepin County's Top Cop: 'Don't End Your Memorial Day in Jail'
by Jay Corn, Maple Grove Patch
May 21, 2013
Sheriff Stanek says 87 arrests for boating while intoxicated were made last year in Hennepin County, promises water patrol will have "all boats" on lakes and rivers this Memorial Day. [Hennepin County Sheriff Rick Stanek at press conference]
Smack Dealers Beware: Hennepin County is Coming for You
by Todd Wilson, KSTP
May 24, 2013
Heroin, better known as smack, horse, brown, black, tar is on the rise in Hennepin County. [Hennepin County Sheriff Richard Stanek quoted]
Suspected Heroin Dealer Added to Most Wanted List
by James Warden, Hopkins Patch
May 24, 2013
On February 20, 2012, it is believed that Devon McFerrin, also known by the name Church, sold heroin to a known male who subsequently died as a result of the drug use.
Past departures of top choice for county manager not seen as unusua
by Morgan Watkins, The Gainesville Sun
May 25, 2013
Alachua County's top choice for county manager, James Bourey of Greenville, S.C., has more than 30 years of experience in local government.
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Holdout homeowners put Minneapolis library plans in limbo
by Rochelle Olson, Star Tribune
May 27, 2013
An effort to build a $15 million library in Minneapolis’ northern Webber Park neighborhood has resulted only in the headache of a defamation lawsuit against two Hennepin County commissioners. [Hennepin County Commissioner Linda Higgins quoted]
Hennepin County, Twins seek deal for transit, cultural hub
by Rochelle Olson, Star Tribune
May 28, 2013
The upcoming transit hub near Target Field is called the “interchange,” which is not a lively sobriquet for a project likely to revitalize the western edge of downtown.
Saturday, June 1: Special Drop-Off Event in Minnetonka
by Becky Glander, Minnetonka Patch
May 28, 2013
The city of Minnetonka will host a special drop-off event on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Minnetonka Public Works.
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Haggling between Hennepin County and Twins heats up over transit 'hot spot' hub
Curated by GR Anderson Jr., Bring Me the News
May 27, 2013
Game-goers might see nothing but a mess on the light-rail side of Target Field right now, with construction, light rail tracks and one lot torn asunder, but the Twins, Hennepin County and United Properties are gearing up for the future of a key transit hub.
Downtown foot patrols step up as Safe Zone project continues
by Scott Wasserman, FOX 9
May 27, 2013
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but it's also the kick-off for increased patrols in downtown as Hennepin County's Safe Zone project continues. [Hennepin County Deputies Joe Steffens and Jeff Marshall quoted and featured]
Hennepin County, Twins work to Create Dowtown Trasit Hub
Secrets of the City
May 28, 2013
Months after tentatively approving the Interchange, a new two-tiered transit hub in downtown Minneapolis, the Hennepin County board is taking steps to ensure its grand opening within the next 12 months.
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Hennepin County Public Affairs—Carolyn Marinan, Director, 612-348-5969
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