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ICE targeting Twin Cities Somalis: City leaders respond [RAW]
City leaders in Minneapolis and St. Paul responded to reports of up to 100 federal agents being deployed to the Twin Cities, specifically to target the Somali community. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, and Minneapolis City Council member Jamal Osman spoke out during the press conference.
ICE targets Twin Cities Somalis: St. Paul Mayor Carter responds
Minneapolis and St. Paul officials responded to reports that as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities, with a specific focus on targeting the Somali community. During the press conference, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter called out a shifting view on immigration, saying, “It seems to many of us like the darker the skin the immigrants who come to our country are, the more our posture on immigration as a country has shifted. That's un-American. That's concerning.”
St. Paul ICE raid: Leaders call for investigation into police use of force
St. Paul leaders are calling for an investigation into the city's police department over its presence during an ICE raid that led to clashes with protesters in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Gophers-Ducks, Vikings-Bears, St. Paul Gun Ordinance, Mayor Melvin Carter & More: Nov. 14, 2025
On today's episode of "The Afternoon Shift," Adam Llorens chats with a pro-gun advocate and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on St. Paul's new gun ordinance. Plus, previews of the Minnesota-Oregon and Bears-Vikings games, as well as a visit by Lauren Andrego.
Melvin Carter on mayoral race: 'We expected it to be close'
As results are coming in, the St. Paul mayoral race is too close to call. FOX 9's Maury Glover caught up with Melvin Carter at his campaign party.
Kaohly Vang Her hoping to become next St. Paul mayor
Kaohly Vang Her is one of the challengers to Melvin Carter in the St. Paul mayor's race, and FOX 9's Rob Olson caught up with her Tuesday night as results started to trickle in.
Maury Glover speaks with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on Election Day 2025
Maury Glover joins The Afternoon Shift and speaks with incumbent St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on Election Day 2025 about city priorities, his re-election bid and what could be next for St. Paul
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St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter [FULL INTERVIEW]
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is seeking reelection this year. He joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss his priorities for his next term.
Twin Cities mayors call for action on gun legislation
Mayors across the Twin Cities on Tuesday, including Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter, are demanding cities get the ability to pass their own gun legislation if the Minnesota Legislature won't convene for a special session.
St. Paul mayoral candidates hold public forum
Monday night, the five candidates up to be the next St. Paul mayor came together to give residents their vision for the future if elected. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim was there.
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St. Paul mayoral candidates discuss future at forum [FULL]
St. Paul mayoral candidates Melvin Carter, Yan Chen, Adam Dullinger, Kaohyl Vang Her and Mike Hilborn gathered together at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Monday night to discuss their vision for the city's future if they are elected mayor.
The future of St. Paul: The need to invest downtown
The Minnesota Wild is among the groups seeking investment in hopes of attracting more people to downtown St. Paul. The Wild is hoping for investment to upgrade Grand Casino Arena, with the Wild's Matt Majka saying investment has to happen, noting events at the arena are not just Wild games but dozens of other events are hosted there every year
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A Downtown Debate: The Future of St. Paul discussion [FULL]
A candid conversation with city and corporate leaders about the future of downtown St. Paul.
How do you attract more jobs to St. Paul?
St. Paul is hoping to attract more jobs to the city. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and other stakeholders, including business executives, discuss how you can bring more jobs into St. Paul, from increasing retail outlets throughout the city to reinvestment in the city buildings. This comes as more employers are bringing employees back into the office.
Is safety a problem in St. Paul?
At a roundtable with business execs, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and more, they discussed whether safety is a problem and how it is impacting getting more people to live, work and visit downtown St. Paul.
Perceptions of downtown St. Paul
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and other stakeholders discuss the City of St. Paul's perception of being a "sleepy" city compared to Minneapolis, and how they can get people to visit St. Paul for more than major sporting events and games.
Perceptions of downtown St. Paul: The 'sleepy' city
How do you get people to come to St. Paul and stay for longer than just an event? That's a topic of discussion among stakeholders in St. Paul as they look to what St. Paul will be in the future. The city is often seen as sleepy compared to its neighbor Minneapolis.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on gun reform, affordable housing and ransomware attack
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined FOX 9 All Day live on Sept. 22 to discuss several topics impacting the city, including the ransomware attack, affordable housing and gun violence.
St. Paul Mayor Carter full interview
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined FOX 9 All Day on Sept. 22 to discuss where St. Paul is now after a ransomware attack over the summer. He also address the city's efforts to address affordable housing. Carter, a gun owner, was also among a group of mayors calling for gun reform, saying "I'm not willing to accept us doing nothing."
St. Paul mayor: 'I'm not willing to accept us doing nothing' about gun reform
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said he's a gun owner but is "not willing to accept us doing nothing" about gun reform following the Annunciation Catholic Church and School mass shooting.