Partisan fighting stymies Minnesota Senate's meeting on gun violence

A second meeting of Minnesota lawmakers to consider proposals on dealing with gun violence in the wake of the Annunciation mass shooting made little progress as members failed to bridge the partisan divide.

DFL lawmakers propose assault weapons, high-capacity magazines bans

Minnesota lawmakers met on Monday to discuss efforts to combat gun violence in the wake of recent gun violence, including the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School last month.

Bipartisan Minnesota Senate working group to discuss addressing gun violence

Minnesota leaders said there is an urgent need to address gun safety in the wake of the Annunciation tragedy and state lawmaker shootings. Gun violence prevention will be on the agenda this week for state Senators who formed a bipartisan working group.

St. Paul boxer Slink Proper fighting on Canelo vs. Crawford undercard

St. Paul's Sona Akale, otherwise known as Slink Proper, won't be pulling any punches during his fight on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford undercard.

Most St. Paul services restored following ransomware attack

St. Paul officials say the city is “in recovery" after shutting down its network in response to a ransomware attack that happened back in July.

St. Paul police chief on Charlie Kirk shooting, gun reform, city budget

The chief of the St. Paul Police Department responded to a variety of public safety topics during a live interview, including the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

St. Paul police chief on Charlie Kirk death, gun control and city budget
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FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry about the recent fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, the ongoing gun control debate and the city's budget policies following the ransomware attack.

Ramsey County armed robbery arrests lead to 3 federal indictments

Three men are facing federal charges for a string of armed robberies that injured a clerk and disrupted preparations for the Minnesota State Fair.

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital to open
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Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital is set to open in St. Paul this month. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

St. Paul mental health hospital will fill desperate need for psychiatric beds

A new mental health hospital is set to open near the Minnesota Capitol in just a few weeks. The Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital held its grand opening Wednesday, and it can be a huge boost to the state’s mental health systems.

New mental health hospital opens in St. Paul
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More psychiatric beds in St. Paul will be available with the opening of a new mental health hospital, but state health officials are expressing concern that only wealthy patients will be admitted. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full report.

St. Paul encampment shooting leads to murder charges for Aitkin man

A death at a homeless encampment in St. Paul has led to murder charges for a man that police believe shot another over a fentanyl purchase.

New Minnesota Senate committee braces for federal budget blowback

Minnesota senators are forming a first of its kind committee to plan for the local cost of federal budget cuts as the impacts of President Trump’s budget and other economic decisions are slowly coming into focus.

Allina Health closes infusion center at United Hospital in St. Paul

The United Hospital infusion unit in St. Paul closed its doors on Friday, but Allina Health says they will help transition patient care.

Annunciation mass shooting: Faith leaders call for assault weapon ban

A coalition of faith leaders is calling for assault weapons and high-capacity magazines to be banned after the Annunciation mass shooting in Minneapolis.

Nationwide school walkouts over gun reform
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Students at schools across the country are staging walkouts to protest gun violence and demand reform. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with a student in Apple Valley who helped organize a program during their school's walkout on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

St. Paul mayor proposes 5.3% tax levy increase in 2026 budget

Saying the state’s capitol city is currently navigating an array of pressures, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has proposed a budget for 2026 that would increase taxes on city residents by at least 5.3%.

St. Paul budget: Mayor Carter's full address
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After the city faced a major cyberattack, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is pledging $1 million in cybersecurity investments.