'Violence interrupters' are flashpoint in Minnesota public safety funding debate

Minnesota legislative Democrats are proposing tens of millions of dollars for nonprofit groups to keep the peace in Minneapolis and other cities, while Republicans say the groups aren't worth the money they're already receiving.

Charges filed in St. Paul shooting death of former Central High basketball star
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New murder charges detail the fatal shooting of Dion Ford, a former Central High basketball star shot and killed outside a convenience store in St. Paul Thursday night.

Former Central High basketball star ID'd as St. Paul homicide victim
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Dion Ford, a former Central High basketball star, has been identified as the man shot and killed outside a convenience store in St. Paul Thursday night.

St. Paul Lunds & Byerlys catches fire over night

Video shows the awning of the Lunds & Byerlys in downtown St. Paul on fire early Tuesday, in a fire that now investigators believe was arson.

Title IX spotlight: Hall of fame ref June Courteau
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As the celebration of Title IX continues with the upcoming NCAA Women's Final Four basketball tournament, FOX 9 spotlights St. Paul native June Courteau ? one of the most respected officials in the history of women?s basketball.

Charges dropped against teen identified by mom in St. Paul purse snatching

The charges filed against an 18-year-old accused of stealing a purse from an 81-year-old in St. Paul have been dropped. Evidence proves he was in a different city at the time the crime was committed.

St. Paul woman creates comic book highlighting Black inventors

An elementary school staffer by day, in her free time a St. Paul woman is creating comic books. These aren't your typical comics. The superheroes are Black inventors who have made an impact on American history.

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in St. Paul

Ernie Lamson, a World War II veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne, marked his 100th birthday Sunday afternoon with a party at Gabe's by the Park in St. Paul.

Family-owned Perkins in Maplewood closes after decades in business

Over the years, a family-owned Perkin’s restaurant in Maplewood has become woven into the fabric of that local community.  But after many decades, Sunday was their last day of business, as owner Debra Pedro has decided to move on to the next part of her life.

Family-owned Perkins in Maplewood closes after decades in business
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Over the years, a family-owned Perkin?s restaurant in Maplewood has become woven into the fabric of that local community.? But after many decades, Sunday was their last day of business, as owner Debra Pedro has decided to move on to the next part of her life.

Twin Cities nonprofit empowers Somali women and their families
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Fartun Weli, CEO of Isuroon, joins FOX 9 Morning News to talk her organization's work in the Twin Cities to support the health and wellness of Somali women and their families.

Minnesota lawmakers say $1,000 fine will get unruly youth sports fans under control

Youth sports fans have gone wild, punching referees, throwing food onto the court, and following officials to their cars to dispute game calls they didn't agree with. A new fine will hope to curb some of that,

St. Paul Police: Man shot after confronting catalytic converter thieves

The St. Paul Police Department says two men in their 20s were injured in separate shootings overnight, but are expected to survive their injuries. One of those men were shot while confronting catalytic converter thieves.

Pedestrian critically injured after hit-and-run in downtown St. Paul

A 59-year-old man is in critical condition after he was struck by a car while crossing a street in downtown St. Paul Thursday night.