Hennepin County Attorney race: Ex-prosecutor or state lawmaker to succeed Moriarty

With Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty deciding not to seek reelection, residents will choose between candidates Anders Folk and Cedrick Frazier.

The office has come into the public focus a lot recently, largely due to Operation Metro Surge, youth gang violence and criticism over some prosecutorial decisions. How will that change with a new person leading the office?

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Anders Folk

A newcomer to politics, the Hennepin County Attorney’s race is Folk’s fir...