Former Minneapolis communication chief charged with stealing co-worker’s debit card

Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ryan Pattee, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · July 23, 2026 · 2 min read

The former communication chief for the city of Minneapolis was charged Thursday, a month after he reportedly stole a co-worker’s debit card and used it to buy products at a tobacco store. Adam Kater Fetcher, 42, is facing a felony charge of making a financial transaction on a card he didn’t have ...

Why this matters in The Minneapolis

The charges against Adam Kater Fetcher raise questions about the city's vetting process for high-level employees, particularly those in sensitive positions like communications chief. As a public figure, Fetcher's actions reflect on the city, and his alleged misuse of a co-worker's debit card has damaged the trust between city employees and their superiors. The fact that Fetcher was able to steal the debit card from a colleague's desk and use it without detection for weeks suggests a lack of oversight and security measures in place at city hall. Furthermore, Fetcher's termination on July 1 and the subsequent charges highlight the need for the city to review its internal controls and ensure that employees are held accountable for their actions. The community will be watching to see how the city responds to this incident and what steps it takes to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Category: business · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · Reading time: 2 min

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Former Minneapolis communication chief charged with stealing co-worker’s debit card

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