David Chanen
Reporter
Hennepin CountyChanen has spent his entire career at the Star Tribune A Minneapolis resident, he owns a pug and a rescue dog that looks like a gremlin.
Latest from David Chanen
Hennepin County Board committee approves $2 million to clean up contaminated sites
The effort improves economic viability and disparity reduction of projects.
February 1, 2023
Man shot in both feet after interrupting car break-in in St. Paul
His injuries were not life-threatening, police said. No arrests have been made.
January 29, 2023
Renting rooms for homeless got too expensive, so Hennepin County bought hotels
More than $25 million was spent to buy five motels and hotels and another property.
January 28, 2023
A $250,000 check will help Minnesota group buy back land taken from Native Americans
The Indian Land Tenure Foundation recently returned 28,000 acres to Bois Forte Chippewa tribe
January 27, 2023
![A signed copy of a declaration commemorating the restoration of more than 28,000 acres of Bois Forte reservation land during a ceremony Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Nett Lake, Minn. ]](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/3OEWDX3T7QGOMAWJNGHCQMEOHE.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
New Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt announces command staff
They have 130 years of combined law enforcement with the Sheriff's Office.
January 10, 2023
Two Hennepin County employees stole computer parts and fixed timecards, charges say
Both have been fired, prosecutors say. One made $4 million reselling county purchases.
January 10, 2023
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'It's time': Hennepin County's Freeman retires after 24 years
While he initiated reforms on juvenile justice, domestic violence, misdemeanor drug offenses and bail requests, Freeman received the most publicity — and criticism — over the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
January 1, 2023
Hennepin County Board acknowledges land and water taken from area Native Americans
The document, part of a three-year effort put together by a diverse workgroup including Native American county elders, was read to the full board and approved last month.
December 28, 2022
Hennepin County report details racist, sexist comments by Sheriff David Hutchinson
Sheriff vigorously denies the allegations, saying he was the target of detractors.
December 17, 2022
Hennepin County Board approves $100 million for Southwest light rail budget for next year
Commissioners also approve $2.61 billion budget for 2023
December 15, 2022
Hennepin County Board approves censure of Sheriff David Hutchinson
Hutchinson is in the final weeks of his tenure after opting not to seek re-election.
December 15, 2022
Hennepin County committee recommends censure of Sheriff David Hutchinson
The unanimous vote came after an investigation showed the outgoing Hennepin County sheriff violated county policies.
December 8, 2022
![Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson presided over a Monday morning weekly planning meeting at the Sheriff's Department, Minneapolis City Hall. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Monday, June 17, 2019 Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson has been in office for five months. There hasn't been many significant changes in administration or procedures. Almost no news conferences. He campaigned on being "the people's sheriff," offering more transparency in how the office operates. He's also made it a priority for better treatment of mentally ill inmates and those who aren't from the United States. Has he succeeded?](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/ETJO5BSQHTBY7GOEQ53FKU74O4.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
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