Police: Explosive device detonates near marked St. Paul squad car

The St. Paul Police Department said an explosive device detonated near a marked squad car just before midnight Wednesday.

Fired St. Paul officer's attorney claims suspect said he had a gun

The attorney for a St. Paul Police officer who was fired following a police shooting Saturday night described the incident from his officer’s point of view and asked the community to “withhold judgement” on the case.

St. Paul announces Community-First Public Safety Commission to envision changes to police response

The City of Saint Paul hosted a virtual press conference Tuesday to announce a new public safety commission that will be led by members of the community to help change the way the city responds to emergencies. 

St. Paul Police Chief: Department asked to cut $9.2 million from its 2021 budget

In a letter to his ranks, St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell said the department is being asked to cut $9.2 million from its budget, including possible cuts to positions both sworn and civilian.

Missing baby found safe, St. Paul police still looking for father after alert

St. Paul police say a baby reported missing earlier in the day has been found safe but her father, who was accused of taking the child, is still on the run.

Surveillance video shows St. Paul police officer is not 'Umbrella Man' from Minneapolis riots

New surveillance video proves a St. Paul, Minnesota police officer rumored to be a mysterious, umbrella-carrying man that smashed windows of a business during the Minneapolis riots could not have been at the scene during the crime.

The death of George Floyd: A timeline of a chaotic, emotional week in Minneapolis

Forty-six-year-old George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody seven days ago on Memorial Day night. The moment ignited a chaotic, historic and emotional week in Minneapolis and St. Paul. 

St. Paul Police officers seen kneeling in solidarity with protesters at Governor's Mansion

A group of St. Paul Police Officers and at least one State Patrol deputy were seen kneeling in solidarity with peaceful protesters outside the Governor's Mansion Monday afternoon. 

Pres. Trump praises National Guard as state cracks down on riots in Minneapolis

As troopers, officers, and the National Guard join efforts to break up crowds in Minneapolis, President Trump praised the efforts of soldiers while critcizing the city's mayor.

Minnesota activating 1,000 additional soldiers to contain Minneapolis riots

Minnesota is activating 1,000 more soldiers from the National Guard to help bring widespread rioting in the Twin Cities and elsewhere under control.