Mayor Carter, Joe Biden meet virtually to discuss concerns over riots
Presidential candidate Joe Biden held a virtual roundtable Monday with several city leaders. The group, which included St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, discussed ways to curb the recent violence in the Twin Cities, Chicago, Atlanta and L.A.
St. Paul to require face masks indoors starting June 1
The city of St. Paul will soon require face masks inside all city buildings and licensed businesses starting June 1.
Minneapolis, St. Paul worship services to be held remotely despite Governor's new order
Places of worship in Minneapolis and St. Paul will continue to hold services remotely, according to a joint statement from the cities’ mayors.
St. Paul Bridge Fund applications open for families, small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Applications to receive financial relief from the St.
Minneapolis, St. Paul announce plans to help residents, businesses affected by COVID-19
Families and small businesses are feeling the impact of the coronavirus and cities are trying to find ways to help.
Saint Paul "Bridge Fund" to help families, small business during COVID-19 outbreak
Saint Paul is rolling out a new program to help people struggling during the pandemic. Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a nearly $4 million Bridge Fund - offering assistance to low-income families and small businesses. Mayor Carter joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how the fund will work and how the city is responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
St. Paul mayor proposes $3.25M emergency fund for impacted families, small businesses
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a $3.25 million emergency relief fund for families and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Paul Mayor Carter celebrates birth of sixth child
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is celebrating the birth of his sixth child.
'Not true!' Frey, House Republicans tussle over Twin Cities crime
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused House Republicans of playing politics with proposals aimed at crime in the Twin Cities, after GOP members said Monday they were scared to take public transit and painted city officials as disinterested in the issue.
Saint Paul mayor Melvin Carter outlines his priorities for 2020
After two years leading the capital city, Saint Paul mayor Melvin Carter reflects on his time in office and goals for the future.
No funding for ShotSpotter in Mayor Carter's 'community-first' budget proposal
Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Melvin Carter presented his budget plan, which did not include funding for a Shot Spotter tool.
Mayor Carter hosts St. Paul gun violence meeting seeking input for supplemental budget
Hundreds of people turned out for a second community listening session in St. Paul Tuesday night to talk about solutions to end gun violence plaguing the city.
Common circumstances and motives link St. Paul's homicides, police say
When St. Paul Police responded to Rice and Wayzata streets Sunday evening, they found a man dead of a gunshot wound in a car in what would become the city’s 26th gun-related homicide of the year.
Police investigate racist, threatening letters sent to St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
St. Paul police are investigating after Mayor Melvin Carter's Office received threatening, racist letters that referenced the trash collection decisions the city recently made.
Mayor Carter announces public engagement events, added public safety funding proposal in wake of shootings
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced a series of public engagement events, a special cabinet meeting and a supplemental public safety budget proposal Monday in response to recent violent incidents across the city.
St. Paul Mayor threatens steep property tax increase ahead of trash collection referendum vote
Trash collection has been a hot topic in the city of St. Paul and now the Minnesota Supreme Court has spoken.
Mayor Carter calls for transparency following video of 13-year-old's arrest
A widely viewed video on social media showing the arrest of a 13-year-old girl in St. Paul is causing quite a stir. In a press conference Thursday, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter further explained his call for an internal investigation, but warns of not rushing to judgement of the police or the girl.
St. Paul mayor calls for investigation into the arrest of 13-year-old girl
The St. Paul mayor is calling for a formal investigation into the arrest of a 13-year-old girl after video of the incident was shared on social media. The video, which has now been taken down from Facebook, showed several St. Paul police officers arresting a girl, who was lying on the ground.
Mayor Carter skydives into St. Paul park to announced Red Bull Flugtag
Mayor Melvin Carter skydived into Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, Minnesota Tuesday to announce a unique flying competition that is coming to St. Paul in September.
Brews, Burgers, and Budget Talk
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter hosts budget talks with residents.