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Hennepin

American

[hen-uh-pin, en-pan] / ˈhɛn ə pɪn, ɛnˈpɛ̃ /

noun

Louis 1640?–1701?, Belgian Roman Catholic missionary and explorer in America.

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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty revealed her office’s creation of the Transparency and Accountability Project in a statement on Monday.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

It added that he died in the emergency room at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies continued to provide security in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Just because Minneapolis and Hennepin County can refuse to cooperate, does it follow that refusing cooperation is the wisest course of action?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

“We don’t appreciate sarcasm here at Trace Middle,” said Miss Hennepin.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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