Twin Cities prepare to help those in need through cold weather stretch

With temperatures expected to drop below zero this week, a dangerous forecast in the Twin Cities has many brainstorming ways to help protect our most vulnerable populations.

Stolen F. Scott Fitzgerald statue destroyed, suspect arrested after scrap yard calls police

St. Paul police arrested a man they believe stole a bronze statue of the famous author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, after a scrapyard reported the suspect tried selling parts of the statue, which was cut into pieces.

Medical debt relief legislation announcement [RAW]
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Minnesota leaders announced new legislation meant to address medical debt for residents in the state. The legislation includes a partnership with Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofit that focuses on medical debt forgiveness.

Animal love stories from the Como Zoo
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Polar bears, penguins and orangutans at the Como Zoo all have their own love stories. FOX 9's Hannah Flood shares the story behind these animal romances.

State rules former Metro Transit captain was discriminated against, lawsuit now pending

A lawsuit has been filed against the Metropolitan Council, which accuses the council of, through the actions of former Metro Transit Chief of Police Eddie Frizell, discriminating against two former Metro Transit police officers due to their race. 

Minnesota sports betting bill faces setback in committee

A bill that would legalize mobile sports betting in Minnesota, which had the support of Minnesota tribes and sports teams, suffered a setback on Thursday as it failed to make it out of committee in the Minnesota Senate.

Feeding Our Future meal claims not possible: expert
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Stacy Koppen took the stand in the federal Feeding Our Future meal fraud trial of Aimee Bock and Salim Said and told jurors about their own efforts to box up meals for St. Paul school kids during the pandemic. Koppen is St. Paul Schools Nutrition Director and described using the district?s entire fleet of more than 300 buses to get meals out to pick up locations. And, if anyone else was feeding massive numbers of kids in the St. Paul area, she testified, she would have known about it.

F. Scott Fitzgerald statue stolen from his former St. Paul school

St. Paul police are trying to find a statue of "Great Gatsby" author F. Scott Fitzgerald that was stolen from outside a school last week.

GOP lawsuit against Secretary Simon dismissed as ‘moot’ after agreement

A lawsuit filed by Minnesota's GOP lawmakers has been dismissed as ‘moot’ by the Minnesota Supreme Court following a power-sharing agreement reached with the DFL members last week.

Weekend snowstorm tests St. Paul's new pilot parking program

St. Paul’s Highland Park and Payne Phalen neighborhoods are being studied this winter, as the St. Paul Public Works department looks for ways to improve snow removal.

Snowstorm tests new St. Paul pilot parking plan
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After the second snow emergency this season in St. Paul, the city continues to test out new parking rules in two neighborhoods. FOX 9's Babs Santos has more.

2 dead after St. Paul garage fire
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Two people have died after a detached garage caught fire in St. Paul Sunday. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.

Police shooting of man suspected of killing St. Paul artist ruled justified

The Scott County Attorney has ruled that the St. Paul police officers who fatally shot a Belle Plaine man accused of randomly murdering a St. Paul artist were justified in their actions. 

Snow emergencies declared in Minneapolis, St. Paul Saturday

Snow emergencies have been declared in Minneapolis and St. Paul after snow fell Saturday morning into the afternoon. 

St. Paul cartel kidnapping: 4th suspect now facing charges

A fourth suspect is now facing charges connected to a kidnapping, beating, and alleged plot to murder a man in St. Paul that appears to be connected to a Mexican cartel.

Rep. Demuth elected as first Black woman to serve as MN House Speaker

The deal to end the weeks-long legislative standoff made history when Rep. Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring) became the first person of color to be elected as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives on Thursday.

Warner Road crashes: 43 drivers involved in 2 crashes on icy St. Paul road

Icy road conditions led to two large crashes on Warner Road in St. Paul, involving more than 40 drivers and leaving four people injured on Thursday morning.

DFL, GOP reach deal to end MN House standoff
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The standoff at the Minnesota House could soon be over as Democrats and Republicans have reached a power-sharing agreement. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.