Protest organizer charged in toppling of Christopher Columbus statue at Minnesota State Capitol

More than two months after protesters toppled the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has filed charges against the man authorities believe organized the protest. 

Arson determined in St. Paul hotel construction site fire

Investigators determined the fire that destroyed a St. Paul hotel construction site was intentionally set, according to an update Tuesday from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Checking in on first 30 days of Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force

After the death of George Floyd, the Twin Cities saw a spike in shootings and other violent crimes. Now, a task force created to help stop the barrage of bullets will continue operating, at least for a while.

Rallies at the capitol recognize frontline workers, urge black voters to make voices heard

It was a busy afternoon at the Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday as the steps became host to a number of different rallies, each focused on pandemic heroes to urging people to vote.

A whole new ballgame: St. Paul Saints play first game at CHS Field since pandemic started

The St. Paul Saints are back in action in downtown St. Paul for the first time this season, and even though there were some changes because of the coronavirus, fans couldn't be happier.

Fire destroys construction site near Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota

A project that broke ground in November of 2019 only took hours Tuesday to partly burn to the ground.   A $68-million project on 2.4 acres across from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul went up in flames that could be seen for miles.

Reward offered for info after dog found abandoned with mouth zip-tied shut in St. Paul

The Humane Society of the United States is offering up to a $5,000 reward after a malnourished dog was found abandoned and tied to a tree with its mouth zip-tied shut in St. Paul.

Ayd Mill Road to be closed until November for construction

A major expressway in St. Paul is closing until November for construction - and the move is stirring controversy.

Driver runs red light, crashes into State Patrol SUV in St. Paul

A 37-year-old man was injured Saturday after he ran a red light and crashed into a Minnesota State Patrol SUV in St. Paul.