Minnesota counties haven't implemented early-engagement mental health law

A law passed in 2020 gives mental health specialists more chances to intervene early with people struggling with their mental health. But, so far, no Minnesota county has implemented the law.

Inflation in Twin Cities hits 8.2%

Inflation hit 8.2 percent in the Twin Cities in March, the highest since 1982.

St. Paul Saints set to host home opener
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FOX 9?s Rob Olson stopped by CHS Field despite rainy conditions to join the festivities before first pitch.

FOX 9 live at St. Paul Saints home opener
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FOX 9?s Jim Rich speaks with St. Paul Saints manager Toby Gardenhire prior to their opening night at CHS Field.

St. Paul Saints pig and its catchy name officially introduced

Opening Day for the Saint Paul Saints is filled with many time-honored traditions. And this being the team's 30th season, they are going to make sure they're honored.

Icy roads lead to multi-vehicle pileup on highway ramp
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Traffic camera footage shows a school bus and a Metro Transit bus caught in a multi-vehicle pileup on a slippery entry ramp to Interstate 94 from 5th Street near downtown St. Paul just before 7 a.m. Friday. The Minnesota State Patrol says no one was injured in the five-vehicle crash.

How a new robot helps speed up DNA testing at Minnesota BCA lab

A robot is helping investigators with the Minnesota BCA process DNA tests quicker. The machine can process up to 70 samples at one time. In the past, scientists had to test those samples one by one.

Arson charges in Lunds & Byerlys fire in downtown St. Paul

Prosecutors are charging a man with a history of mental illness for setting fire to the Lunds & Byerlys in downtown St. Paul at the end of March.

FOX 9 helps solve mystery of military steamer trunk filled with family keepsakes
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In a St. Paul living room this past weekend, two strangers bonded over pieces from the past. Sandee Clingerman and Lauren Hundshamer had never met before Saturday. But now, in a way, they are almost family.

Charges filed in St. Paul shooting death of former Central High basketball star

A 21-year-old has been charged in the fatal shooting of Dion Ford, a former Central High basketball star shot and killed outside a convenience store in St. Paul Thursday night.

'Violence interrupters' are flashpoint in Minnesota public safety funding debate

Minnesota legislative Democrats are proposing tens of millions of dollars for nonprofit groups to keep the peace in Minneapolis and other cities, while Republicans say the groups aren't worth the money they're already receiving.

Charges filed in St. Paul shooting death of former Central High basketball star
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New murder charges detail the fatal shooting of Dion Ford, a former Central High basketball star shot and killed outside a convenience store in St. Paul Thursday night.