Xcel Energy, McGough Construction fined for St. Paul stormwater discharges

Xcel Energy and McGough Construction were both fined by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for not informing state officials about multiple stormwater discharges in St. Paul and failing to conduct stormwater management inspections for most of 2025.

St. Paul homeless encampments to be cleared starting in August, city officials say

Homeless encampments in St. Paul will start to be cleared by the city in August in response to what city officials say are reported incidents of fatal overdoses, sexual assaults, thefts and fires in surrounding communities.

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry: ‘Our city is safer with more people in it’

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry joined FOX 9's All Day on Wednesday to address Somali gang violence, how they use drones, non-fatal shootings and how they conduct traffic stops since Philando Castile's 2016 death.

SPPD Chief Axel Henry: 'Our city is safer when more people are in it'
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St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry joined FOX 9's All Day on Wednesday to discuss several topics with Rob Olson. Henry talked about Somali gang violence, how they use drones, their non-fatal investigative shooting unit and traffic stops 10 years after Philando Castile's shooting death.

Twin Cities Marathon moving date of race to mid-October for 2027 and beyond

The Twin Cities Marathon is moving the date of the race to mid-October in 2027 and beyond because of the warm weather Minnesota has been experiencing in early October in recent years, organizers announced Tuesday.

Walz blasts Trump post of Minnesota kindergarteners wearing hijabs

Gov. Tim Walz is responding after President Trump posted a video on Truth Social Monday morning of a Minnesota kindergarten graduation showing students wearing hijabs.

2 found dead inside St. Paul apartment, police investigating

The St. Paul Police Department said a woman and a juvenile male were found dead inside an apartment on the city's west side, and homicide investigators are still working to determine what led to their deaths.

New World Screwworm: Minnesota restricts dog and cat imports from affected states

Minnesota is stepping up efforts to protect pets and livestock by tightening rules on animals coming from states where New World Screwworm has been found.

St. Paul Rotary Club raises $165K to revive Cathedral Hill fireworks
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St. Paul is bringing back its big Fourth of July fireworks show, just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.

St. Paul shooting injures 2 teens in Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood

One has been arrested after two teenagers were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul.

St. Paul missing vulnerable teen found safe: Police

St. Paul police said a missing vulnerable teen who was last seen Friday evening has been found safe.

Lionel Richie falls ill mid-show, cuts St. Paul concert short on tour's opening night

Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.

Facing $14.3M budget deficit, St. Paul Public Schools approves preliminary cuts

St. Paul Public Schools leaders have approved a preliminary budget that includes cuts to address a multimillion-dollar budget imbalance next school year.