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Sheriff Fletcher backs Somali gang task force, calls out Hennepin County leaders
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Howard Thompson , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The source provides more information on Sheriff Fletcher's stance and his call for stronger action against Somali gang violence, as well as his criticism of Hennepin County leaders. Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher supports a regional task force to address Somali gang violence.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher supports a regional task force to address Somali gang violence. He believes weak prosecution of crime has allowed the issue to persist. Sheriff Fletcher specifically criticized Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty.
Further details about the task force and the criticism are available from the source. The sheriff's comments highlight the need for effective prosecution to combat gang violence.
The source provides more information on Sheriff Fletcher's stance and his call for stronger action against Somali gang violence, as well as his criticism of Hennepin County leaders.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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