Jeff Day
Reporter
Hennepin County courtsJeff Day is a Hennepin County courts reporter. He previously worked as a sports reporter and editor.
Latest from Jeff Day
Judge strikes down rollout of Minnesota law aimed at protecting Black families
The legality of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act is being called into question.
December 13, 2025
Love, lies and the law intersect at Twin Cities trial over STD transmission, defamation
A romantic relationship that started on Tinder ended with monetary damages being awarded after a civil jury trial in Hennepin County District Court.
December 8, 2025
A 1,200-mile journey into David Lynch’s creative and spiritual Midwest
The visionary filmmaker’s art looked at the broken psyche inside America. His life showed a way to fix it.
December 6, 2025
Seeking new trial for death of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin argues his rights were ‘destroyed’
The petition for postconviction relief filed in Hennepin County District Court utilizes arguments presented in the documentary “The Fall of Minneapolis.”
December 2, 2025
Groundbreaking U of M professor on law and neuroscience enters Hennepin County Attorney’s race
Francis Shen is ready to bring a career's worth of research and innovation into the real world in hopes of bringing the "21st century prosecutor" to Hennepin County.
November 27, 2025
Palace Theatre sues Wrecktangle Pizza for $1.6 million over failed restaurant partnership
The popular music venue and pizza makers entered into an agreement to create Wrestaurant, which was widely praised but closed in less than two years.
November 17, 2025
Former House leader, prominent attorney are alleged victims in Twin Cities THC company fraud case
Christian Schenk is charged with stealing $76,000 from the THC beverage company he co-founded with DFL politician Ryan Winkler.
November 16, 2025
Jury awards $12.5 million to Twin Cities girl sexually abused by her figure skating coach
Thomas Incantalupo is serving 24 years in prison for the crime, and an appeal by the victim is likely.
November 14, 2025
Five Romanian relatives accused of rolling back odometers in Twin Cities used-car fraud scheme
Authorities believe two of the suspects have already fled the country and none remain in Minnesota.
November 11, 2025
Cities launch independent probe of police response to lawmaker shootings
Brooklyn Park and Champlin approved a $429,500 agreement Monday evening that will review how Minnesota law enforcement reacted to the attacks on state lawmakers.
November 11, 2025
Trial of alleged mastermind in real estate agent’s fatal shooting goes to jury
Lyndon Wiggins took the stand in his own defense before closing arguments in his first-degree murder trial for the kidnapping and execution of Monique Baugh. Deliberations continue Monday.
October 31, 2025
Relationship of drug dealer, ex-Hennepin County probation officer takes center stage in murder trial
Elsa Segura was compelled to testify against her ex-boyfriend Lyndon Wiggins, who is accused of masterminding the execution of Twin Cities real estate agent Monique Baugh.
October 28, 2025
