What reparations really mean: Trahern Crews explains
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What reparations really mean: Trahern Crews explains

Trahern Crews, Chair of the St. Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission, breaks down what reparations are, why they matter, and how they could be implemented to address racial and economic inequities in St. Paul, Minnesota and beyond.

Trahern Crews, Chair of the St. Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission, breaks down what reparations are, why they matter, and how they could be implemented to address racial and economic inequities in St. Paul, Minnesota and beyond.

Mother charged in deadly Maplewood crash: 'My baby was under the car'

Mother charged in deadly Maplewood crash: 'My baby was under the car'

A St. Paul mother admitted to taking shots and smoking weed after a deadly crash in Maplewood over the weekend the claimed the life of her baby, a new criminal complaint details.

A St. Paul mother admitted to taking shots and smoking weed after a deadly crash in Maplewood over the weekend the claimed the life of her baby, a new criminal complaint details.

St. Paul city leaders discuss future at FOX 9 roundtable
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St. Paul city leaders discuss future at FOX 9 roundtable

FOX 9's Randy Meier gathered with St. Paul leaders on Monday to discuss the city's future on a number of subjects in a roundtable style. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim sat in on the session.

FOX 9's Randy Meier gathered with St. Paul leaders on Monday to discuss the city's future on a number of subjects in a roundtable style. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim sat in on the session.

A Downtown Debate: FOX 9 hosts roundtable discussion on future of St. Paul

A Downtown Debate: FOX 9 hosts roundtable discussion on future of St. Paul

Downtown St. Paul has been described as "intimidating, unappealing, and empty" as it struggles to fill office towers, storefronts and restaurants. FOX 9 organized a roundtable discussion on the future of St. Paul. Watch it here.

Downtown St. Paul has been described as "intimidating, unappealing, and empty" as it struggles to fill office towers, storefronts and restaurants. FOX 9 organized a roundtable discussion on the future of St. Paul. Watch it here.

The future of St. Paul: The need to invest downtown
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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

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

How do you attract more jobs to St. Paul?
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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.

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?
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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.

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.

How do you attract more people and jobs to St. Paul?
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How do you attract more people and jobs to St. Paul?

The St. Paul strategy plan lays out three goals, including more residents, more jobs and more visitors. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and other stakeholders discuss how to meet these goals. From attracting more residents to live in St. Paul, to converting office buildings into places to live, to other ideas.

The St. Paul strategy plan lays out three goals, including more residents, more jobs and more visitors. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and other stakeholders discuss how to meet these goals. From attracting more residents to live in St. Paul, to converting office buildings into places to live, to other ideas.

Perceptions of downtown St. Paul
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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.

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
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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.

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.

Metro Transit Blue Line shuts down for nearly 2 weeks: What you need to know

Metro Transit Blue Line shuts down for nearly 2 weeks: What you need to know

Starting Monday night, the Metro Blue Line will be out of service for nearly two weeks due to maintenance, requiring riders to use the bus or find alternative routes.

Starting Monday night, the Metro Blue Line will be out of service for nearly two weeks due to maintenance, requiring riders to use the bus or find alternative routes.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on gun reform, affordable housing and ransomware attack

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 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
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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 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
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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.

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.

St. Paul mayor on ransomware attack [FULL]
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St. Paul mayor on ransomware attack [FULL]

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter spoke about the aftermath of a ransomware attack that rocked the city over the summer, with Carter noting they didn't pay a ransom but to update cybersecurity has cost the city probably well over $1 million.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter spoke about the aftermath of a ransomware attack that rocked the city over the summer, with Carter noting they didn't pay a ransom but to update cybersecurity has cost the city probably well over $1 million.

St. Paul leaders urge residents to vote ‘yes’ on civil fines ballot question

St. Paul leaders urge residents to vote ‘yes’ on civil fines ballot question

With early voting underway, St. Paul leaders are encouraging residents to vote in favor of a ballot initiative that would allow the city to use civil fines, instead of solely relying on criminal citations, to enforce local ordinances.

With early voting underway, St. Paul leaders are encouraging residents to vote in favor of a ballot initiative that would allow the city to use civil fines, instead of solely relying on criminal citations, to enforce local ordinances.

St. Paul ballot question administrative citations [RAW]
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St. Paul ballot question administrative citations [RAW]

St. Paul leaders are urging residents to vote yes on city ballot question No. 1 for administration citations. The measure would help officials enforce ordinances using civil penalties, in addition to criminal penalties.

St. Paul leaders are urging residents to vote yes on city ballot question No. 1 for administration citations. The measure would help officials enforce ordinances using civil penalties, in addition to criminal penalties.