Twin Cities commercial janitors unanimously approve new contract

Twin Cities commercial janitors have approved a new contract that gives them a $2.20 wage increase, more paid sick days, reduced cost health insurance and the addition of sexual harassment policies in their contracts.

St. Paul teachers union reaches contract agreement with school district, ending strike

The teachers strike in St. Paul, Minnesota is officially over. The St. Paul Federation of Educators reached an agreement with St. Paul Public Schools early Friday morning, ending a three-day strike. 

Charges: Woman assaulted police officer after allegedly throwing child off St. Paul balcony

A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday is now charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody. She was also charged with attempted murder.

Charges: Mother said she 'snapped' before throwing boy off St. Paul balcony

A 33-year-old woman accused of throwing her 11-year-old son from a fourth floor balcony in St. Paul Monday is now charged with attempted murder. She is also charged with assaulting a police officer while she was being taken into custody. 

Where kids can go during St. Paul teachers strike

A mediation session with the St. Paul Federation of Educators lasted until approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday but failed to produce a new two-year contract. Teachers went on strike Tuesday, and schools remained closed Wednesday as teachers once again gathered at the picket line.

St. Paul Public Schools to stay closed Wednesday due to teacher strike

For the second consecutive day, St. Paul students will not have school as the school district and the teachers' union continue negotiations.

St. Paul Public Schools closed as teachers go on strike

St. Paul Public Schools are closed as teachers go on strike more the first time in more than 70 years.Here's what teachers are demanding and what families and students need to know.

Police: Boy injured after being thrown from balcony in St. Paul, Minnesota

An 11-year-old boy is in serious condition after his mother pulled him out of bed and threw him off the balcony of their fourth floor apartment in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday morning. 

Crews rescue group of 31 teens from St. Paul cave

A group of teens was escorted out of a cave Friday night in St. Paul, requiring assistance from the fire department's Technical Rescue Team.

St. Paul Public Schools makes plans for students as educator strike nears

Contract negotiations between St. Paul Public Schools and the St. Paul Federation of Educators are still ongoing, and plans are already going into place if educators go on strike on March 10.

Archdiocese offers coronavirus prevention guidance to Twin Cities parishes

After the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has sent guidance to churches to help keep parishioners healthy.

Number of overdoses double over last week in St. Paul, including 2 deaths

Police in St. Paul, Minnesota say there have been at least 28 suspected overdoses in the city in the city over the last six days, including two deaths. 

St. Paul police officers now allowed to wear beards

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell gave the announcement Wednesday that the department's personal appearance policy is being updated to allow officers to wear beards.

Pence cancels appearance at St. Paul rally to make trip to Washington state

Vice President Mike Pence has cancelled his appearance at a campaign rally in St. Paul on Thursday for a trip to Washington state amid a coronavirus outbreak there.

494 westbound lanes closed at Highway 5 near airport for crash

Troopers blocked most traffic lanes headed westbound on I-494 westbound near MSP Airport for a crash Wednesday night.