Officials in Hennepin Co., commissioner split over sheriff’s safety role

Behind the flashing light and 911 calls, there’s another problem building in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

The sheriff’s office is short on money, $15.4 million to be exact. And while the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved covering the overrun, most of which will come from the county’s unrestricted fund balance, frustration is clearly building.

Some commissioners say the sheriff’s office keeps overspending…

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