Ramsey Co. officials say medical complaints at jail are ?shocking and appalling?
State officials say they had to step in after a complaint in January that the safety and health of people housed at the Ramsey County jail are at risk. The Minnesota Department of Corrections sent a letter Friday ordering Sheriff Bob Fletcher to cut the jail population immediately. He has until the close of business Monday to present a plan to the state on how he'll address overcrowding, staffing and providing medical care at the jail. The jail capacity must be reduced by noon on Wednesday, under the state?s order.
State officials say they had to step in after a complaint in January that the safety and health of people housed at the Ramsey County jail are at risk. The Minnesota Department of Corrections sent a letter Friday ordering Sheriff Bob Fletcher to cut the jail population immediately. He has until the close of business Monday to present a plan to the state on how he'll address overcrowding, staffing and providing medical care at the jail. The jail capacity must be reduced by noon on Wednesday, under the state?s order.
FOX 9 St. Paul Winter Carnival special
It's the coolest celebration on earth, known for all of its traditions. FOX 9 was live from the St. Paul Winter Carnival on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, with everything going on at this year's event.
It's the coolest celebration on earth, known for all of its traditions. FOX 9 was live from the St. Paul Winter Carnival on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, with everything going on at this year's event.
World?s Toughest Rodeo returns to St. Paul
The floor of the Xcel Energy Center is now buried in a foot of dirt for the World?s Toughest Rodeo. The event takes place Feb. 3-4. Fans can expect action, entertainment and intense competition as the cowboys work toward their mission of being crowned ProRodeo?s World Champion. There will be bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding including a women?s barrel racing showdown.
The floor of the Xcel Energy Center is now buried in a foot of dirt for the World?s Toughest Rodeo. The event takes place Feb. 3-4. Fans can expect action, entertainment and intense competition as the cowboys work toward their mission of being crowned ProRodeo?s World Champion. There will be bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding including a women?s barrel racing showdown.
Puppy thrown from stolen car during police chase found safe on side of freeway in St. Paul
Thao suffered a broken leg and other injuries, but he is expected to live. Authorities are still looking for the two men involved in the chase.
Thao suffered a broken leg and other injuries, but he is expected to live. Authorities are still looking for the two men involved in the chase.
Group fights to save Maplewood community garden
Community members say there’s a hidden gem underneath a blanket of snow on two and a half acres of land in Maplewood. But it has an uncertain future.
Community members say there’s a hidden gem underneath a blanket of snow on two and a half acres of land in Maplewood. But it has an uncertain future.
Dion Ford's killing: Man sentenced for his role in fatal shooting
A man has been sentenced to more than 20 years for his role in the murder of former St. Paul athlete Dion Ford during a robbery attempt last year.
A man has been sentenced to more than 20 years for his role in the murder of former St. Paul athlete Dion Ford during a robbery attempt last year.
Dion Ford shooting: Man sentenced in murder of former St. Paul basketball star
A man convicted in the killing of former star St. Paul basketball player Dion Ford learned his fate on Wednesday.
A man convicted in the killing of former star St. Paul basketball player Dion Ford learned his fate on Wednesday.
White Bear Lake standoff shooting: BCA releases new details
State investigators released new details on Wednesday on the standoff shooting last week at a White Bear Lake apartment that put one officer into the hospital.
State investigators released new details on Wednesday on the standoff shooting last week at a White Bear Lake apartment that put one officer into the hospital.
FOX 9 at the St. Paul Winter Carnival
FOX 9 is hosting a live special on Feb. 2 from the St. Paul Winter Carnival, which began in 1886 and is the oldest winter festival in the United States.
FOX 9 is hosting a live special on Feb. 2 from the St. Paul Winter Carnival, which began in 1886 and is the oldest winter festival in the United States.
Suspected drunk driver flees State Patrol, crashes in St. Paul: Video
A suspected drunken driver was injured after crashing their vehicle while fleeing authorities in St. Paul early Wednesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A suspected drunken driver was injured after crashing their vehicle while fleeing authorities in St. Paul early Wednesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Ramsey County deputies used excessive force in 2020 ambulance call: Lawsuit
The family of Nekeya Moody filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Thursday against Ramsey County and two of its sheriff's deputies for her death during a mental health call nearly three years ago.
The family of Nekeya Moody filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Thursday against Ramsey County and two of its sheriff's deputies for her death during a mental health call nearly three years ago.
Police chase video: 2 suspects sought after fleeing police, carjacking 2 separate vehicles
Two suspects are being sought after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle and then fleeing on foot, carjacking two separate vehicles in an apparent attempt to evade authorities.
Two suspects are being sought after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle and then fleeing on foot, carjacking two separate vehicles in an apparent attempt to evade authorities.
Despite brutally cold temps, Minnesotans brave cold for 2023 Medallion Hunt
Despite the brutal cold on Monday, with wind chills pushing 30-below during the morning hours, plenty of people still spent time to take part in the 2023 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt.
Despite the brutal cold on Monday, with wind chills pushing 30-below during the morning hours, plenty of people still spent time to take part in the 2023 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt.
Tyre Nichols murder: Activists rally at Minnesota Governor's Residence
Activists took to the streets in St. Paul demanding more police accountability as waves of reaction continue to be felt after the murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
Activists took to the streets in St. Paul demanding more police accountability as waves of reaction continue to be felt after the murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
SUV loses front tire during police chase in downtown St. Paul
Traffic cameras captured the moments as a driver weaved in and out of traffic along East 7th Street in downtown St. Paul before losing a tire during a police chase on Sunday afternoon.
Traffic cameras captured the moments as a driver weaved in and out of traffic along East 7th Street in downtown St. Paul before losing a tire during a police chase on Sunday afternoon.
Man shot in both feet after interrupting suspected car break-in: St. Paul police
The shooting happened on the 1000 block of Duluth Street at 9:45 p.m. on Friday.
The shooting happened on the 1000 block of Duluth Street at 9:45 p.m. on Friday.
Embracing Winter: Minnesotans don't let frigid temps keep them inside
Temperatures in the Twin Cities have dipped down to single-digits, but organizers at St. Paul's winter carnival did not let that stop them from making the most of a popular tradition.
Temperatures in the Twin Cities have dipped down to single-digits, but organizers at St. Paul's winter carnival did not let that stop them from making the most of a popular tradition.
Teenager shot in neck near community center in St. Paul: Police
Police say the 15-year-old boy was still breathing and conscious when taken to Regions Hospital for treatment on Friday.
Police say the 15-year-old boy was still breathing and conscious when taken to Regions Hospital for treatment on Friday.
Tyre Nichols: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Mpls Commissioner Alexander join response
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, whose father was a police officer, wrote that the officers accused of fatally beating Tyre Nichols "haven’t only betrayed trust in Memphis, they’ve undermined the credibility and work of every law enforcement agency."
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, whose father was a police officer, wrote that the officers accused of fatally beating Tyre Nichols "haven’t only betrayed trust in Memphis, they’ve undermined the credibility and work of every law enforcement agency."
Minnesota Senate nears vote to put abortion protections in law
The Minnesota Senate was nearing a vote Friday to guarantee abortion access in state law, a move aimed at making it harder for a court to roll back Minnesota's abortion protections. The Senate started its debate Friday morning as the biggest crowds of the session gathered in the Capitol rotunda. State troopers prevented hundreds of people on both sides of the abortion bill from getting close to the Senate chamber, and lines formed for fewer than 100 seats in the Senate gallery.
The Minnesota Senate was nearing a vote Friday to guarantee abortion access in state law, a move aimed at making it harder for a court to roll back Minnesota's abortion protections. The Senate started its debate Friday morning as the biggest crowds of the session gathered in the Capitol rotunda. State troopers prevented hundreds of people on both sides of the abortion bill from getting close to the Senate chamber, and lines formed for fewer than 100 seats in the Senate gallery.