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
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.
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St. Paul's efforts to fight the opioid epidemic [FULL]
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter shared what the City of St. Paul is doing to fight the opioid epidemic.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter shared what the City of St. Paul is doing to fight the opioid epidemic.
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St. Paul Mayor Carter on increasing affordable housing [FULL]
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter shares what the city's plans are to increase affordable housing in the city.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter shares what the city's plans are to increase affordable housing in the city.
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 police: Woman shot in arm twice, takes herself to hospital
Police say a woman brought herself to the hospital after being shot in the arm twice in St. Paul on Friday night.
Police say a woman brought herself to the hospital after being shot in the arm twice in St. Paul on Friday night.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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
Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital is set to open in St. Paul this month. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.