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Minneapolis chief communications officer Adam Fetcher out amid possible criminal charges

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it is reviewing the case, and several city employees reported missing cash, debit cards and unauthorized charges.

  • City Operations Officer Margaret Anderson Kelliher fired Minneapolis chief communications officer Adam Fetcher on Monday, July 1, amid a pending criminal case involving theft and fraudulent charges.
  • Fetcher allegedly stole cash and credit cards from three City employees after returning from a nine-week substance abuse treatment program in mid-April, using the funds for Kratom purchases.
  • Store manager Hamza Zamara said staff helped investigators identify Fetcher after a victim reported unauthorized charges at Minneapolis Tobacco and Vapor, with employees confronting him and recording his license plate.
  • The Hennepin County Attorney confirmed the case "has been submitted for charging consideration and is currently under review," with possible felony-level charges pending.
  • Fetcher, who served as deputy press secretary for President Barack Obama, joined the City as its first chief communications officer in July 2025, earning $186,000 annually.
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