A former acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota is entering the race for Hennepin County Attorney.

Anders Folk launched his campaign Thursday, with his pledges including "restoring public safety in Hennepin County, bringing back common sense to criminal justice, and protecting Hennepin County’s most vulnerable residents."

He criticized outgoing Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty – although he did not refer to her by name – for the at-times fractious relationship she has had with local police.

"I’m running for Hennepin County Attorney because our community deserves a prosecutor who understands the purpose and responsibilities of the office,” Folk said in a statement. "The current County Attorney has lost sight of the office’s priorities. That loss of focus has hurt public safety and dama

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