St. Paul mayor requests help from National Guard as riots spread in Twin Cities

As rioters target businesses along University Avenue in St. Paul, Mayor Melvin Carter is requesting help from the National Guard to help control crowds.

Minnesota governor activates National Guard to restore calm amid escalating unrest over George Floyd death

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Thursday to help restore calm in the Twin Cities amid escalating unrest over the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police on Memorial Day. 

Metro Transit suspending all bus, light rail service through the weekend due to protests

Metro Transit is suspending all bus and light rail service through the weekend due to unrest in the Twin Cities following the death of George Floyd, who died following an arrest.

Walz says George Floyd video made him 'physically ill,' does not call for immediate criminal charges

In his first public comments about the George Floyd case, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he was made "physically ill" by watching video showing a Minneapolis police officer holding Floyd down with a knee in his neck.

St. Paul to require face masks indoors starting June 1

The city of St. Paul will soon require face masks inside all city buildings and licensed businesses starting June 1.

St. Paul Police Chief: Officers who agree with tactics used in Floyd arrest 'should reconsider career choice'

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell posted to Facebook Wednesday, writing that he asked his officers to take some time to reflect after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody.

Police investigating after man found dead in St. Paul home

St. Paul Police say they are investigating after they found a man dead in a St. Paul home Saturday morning. 

St. Paul aquatic facilities to remain closed, youth sports leagues canceled

While some amenities at St. Paul parks will be reopening June 1, other facilities will remain closed and many programs have been canceled for the summer, according to an update Friday released by St. Paul Parks and Recreation.

Any Minnesotan can get a COVID-19 test at these 6 locations this weekend

The State of Minnesota is offering free COVID-19 testing over Memorial Day weekend at six National Guard Armory locations across the state for Minnesotans who need or want to be tested for the coronavirus. 

St. Paul restaurant owner feels 'blindsided' by patio-only restaurant restriction

Restaurants with outdoor seating can start welcoming customers back on June 1, but owners are anxious and many feel they shouldn't have to wait if they can follow the safety guidelines.

'Give us masks and gowns': Nurses march to Minnesota State Capitol over PPE concerns

Nurses rallied outside a St. Paul hospital and marched to the Capitol to speak out about the amount of available personal protective equipment. They say there isn’t enough PPE in order to do their jobs safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minneapolis reclaims title of nation’s best park system, St. Paul ranked 3rd

Minneapolis has the best park system in the U.S., according to the annual ParkScore Index from the Trust for Public Land. St. Paul placed third.  

Minnesota buys former Bix Produce building in St. Paul to potentially store bodies

Minnesota has finalized its purchase of a former grocery storage building in St. Paul that it plans to turn into a temporary morgue in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.