Minnesota POST Board advances proposal to ban white supremacists from police ranks
In a contentious 9-3 vote, the POST board advanced rule changes that include a ban on people who support white supremacy, hate or extremist groups.
In a contentious 9-3 vote, the POST board advanced rule changes that include a ban on people who support white supremacy, hate or extremist groups.
Hamline to implement ‘test optional’ admission policy, drop SAT and ACTs
Long held as a traditional academic benchmark for college readiness, the SAT and ACT tests will no longer be necessary to apply to Hamline University - a growing trend throughout Minnesota and the nation.
Long held as a traditional academic benchmark for college readiness, the SAT and ACT tests will no longer be necessary to apply to Hamline University - a growing trend throughout Minnesota and the nation.
It's 'go time' for Minnesota lawmakers. So, will anything happen?
The Minnesota Legislature returned Tuesday from its spring break with less than five weeks to strike deals on billions of dollars in available money. Minnesota has a $9.3 billion projected surplus and another $1.1 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. Lawmakers so far have used $700 million to extend a program that buys down health insurance premiums and another $25 million for ALS research and caregivers.
The Minnesota Legislature returned Tuesday from its spring break with less than five weeks to strike deals on billions of dollars in available money. Minnesota has a $9.3 billion projected surplus and another $1.1 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. Lawmakers so far have used $700 million to extend a program that buys down health insurance premiums and another $25 million for ALS research and caregivers.
Como Zoo's oldest sea lion, CC, has died
She lived a long life – the average life expectancy of a sea lion is 15-25 years.
She lived a long life – the average life expectancy of a sea lion is 15-25 years.
Minnesota's first-ever girls baseball tournament scheduled for June
The Minnesota Twins have announced what is believed to be the state’s first-ever girls baseball tournament.
The Minnesota Twins have announced what is believed to be the state’s first-ever girls baseball tournament.
Roseville police seek public's help to identify road rage shooting suspect
Two motorists got into an argument at a red light prior to the shooting, police said.
Two motorists got into an argument at a red light prior to the shooting, police said.
14-year-old stabbed in St. Paul Monday morning
The boy said an unknown person stabbed him.
The boy said an unknown person stabbed him.
Holy Weekend: Easter, Passover, and Ramadan intersect on Sunday
Christian, Jews, and Muslims were all marking an important holiday on Sunday as, for the first time in years, Easter, Passover, and Ramadan fell on the same weekend.
Christian, Jews, and Muslims were all marking an important holiday on Sunday as, for the first time in years, Easter, Passover, and Ramadan fell on the same weekend.
St. Paul woman opens storefront for plant-based cosmetics company
Tameka Jones was furloughed during the pandemic, so she took her savings to start her own cosmetics line called Lip Esteem.
Tameka Jones was furloughed during the pandemic, so she took her savings to start her own cosmetics line called Lip Esteem.
St. Paul woman opens storefront for Lip Esteem cosmetics line
Tameka Jones, who grew up in St. Paul?s Rondo neighborhood, was a makeup artist for more than 20 years when she was furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So she took all her savings and started a plant-based cosmetics company called Lip Esteem.
Tameka Jones, who grew up in St. Paul?s Rondo neighborhood, was a makeup artist for more than 20 years when she was furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So she took all her savings and started a plant-based cosmetics company called Lip Esteem.
How to watch: Friday's St. Paul Saints game will air live on FOX 9+
FOX 9 will be broadcasting live from the ballpark starting at 5 p.m. on Friday.
FOX 9 will be broadcasting live from the ballpark starting at 5 p.m. on Friday.
Planes land in windy conditions at MSP Airport
Wind gusts approaching 60 miles per hour were recorded on Thursday at the airport. During the morning, with winds blowing out of the southwest, the airport closed all by one runway, forcing some delays.
Wind gusts approaching 60 miles per hour were recorded on Thursday at the airport. During the morning, with winds blowing out of the southwest, the airport closed all by one runway, forcing some delays.
Man charged in deadly St. Paul drive-by shooting in February
A man is facing charges for a deadly drive-by shooting in St. Paul last February in which police say the suspect shot and killed a man in his truck.
A man is facing charges for a deadly drive-by shooting in St. Paul last February in which police say the suspect shot and killed a man in his truck.
I-35E crash in St. Paul leaves wrong-way driver dead, 6 injured
A 36-year-old woman is dead after driving onto Interstate 35E the wrong way and crashing into a bus and two SUVs on Tuesday night.
A 36-year-old woman is dead after driving onto Interstate 35E the wrong way and crashing into a bus and two SUVs on Tuesday night.
I-35E crash in St. Paul leaves wrong-way driver dead, 6 injured
One person was killed and six others were injured in a wrong-way crash on I-35E Tuesday night.
One person was killed and six others were injured in a wrong-way crash on I-35E Tuesday night.
Minnesota counties haven't implemented early-engagement mental health law
A law passed in 2020 gives mental health specialists more chances to intervene early with people struggling with their mental health. But, so far, no Minnesota county has implemented the law.
A law passed in 2020 gives mental health specialists more chances to intervene early with people struggling with their mental health. But, so far, no Minnesota county has implemented the law.
Inflation in Twin Cities hits 8.2%
Inflation hit 8.2 percent in the Twin Cities in March, the highest since 1982.
Inflation hit 8.2 percent in the Twin Cities in March, the highest since 1982.
St. Paul Saints set to host home opener
FOX 9?s Rob Olson stopped by CHS Field despite rainy conditions to join the festivities before first pitch.
FOX 9?s Rob Olson stopped by CHS Field despite rainy conditions to join the festivities before first pitch.
FOX 9 live at St. Paul Saints home opener
FOX 9?s Jim Rich speaks with St. Paul Saints manager Toby Gardenhire prior to their opening night at CHS Field.
FOX 9?s Jim Rich speaks with St. Paul Saints manager Toby Gardenhire prior to their opening night at CHS Field.
Watch video: Box truck explosion on Minnesota highway
A collision from a car overshooting an onramp and into oncoming traffic caused a fiery accident that left several injured Monday afternoon.
A collision from a car overshooting an onramp and into oncoming traffic caused a fiery accident that left several injured Monday afternoon.