Sheriff Dawanna Witt’s journey from a childhood shaped by distrust of policing to becoming Hennepin County’s first Black woman sheriff reflects resilience and leadership.
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Standoff ends in deadly FBI shooting in North MinneapolisÂ
Last weekend, federal agents shot and killed a suspect in North Minneapolis while they were helping local officials serve a warrant.
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VIDEO: Witt to become first Black Hennepin County sheriff
This race’s election results came in early and Dawanna Witt was declared the people’s choice to become the first African American and the first woman to be elected Hennepin County sheriff in the county’s 170-year history.
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First Black Hennepin County Sheriff imminent; Omar barely holds seat & more
The winning candidate will become the first Black sheriff in Hennepin County, replacing outgoing and embattled Sheriff David Hutchinson.
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​Jai Hanson makes his case for Hennepin County Sheriff
‘Running for sheriff has been professionally one of the most humbling and honoring experiences.’
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Meet Major Dawanna Witt, candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff
‘There are so many opportunities for us to become closer with the communities that we police.’
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Meet Suwana Kirkland, candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff Â
Suwana Kirkland wants Hennepin County residents to know that as their sheriff she’ll be sure to empower them to have a hand in public safety decisions.