Perceptions of downtown St. Paul
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and other stakeholders discuss the City of St. Paul's perception of being a "sleepy" city compared to Minneapolis, and how they can get people to visit St. Paul for more than major sporting events and games.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and other stakeholders discuss the City of St. Paul's perception of being a "sleepy" city compared to Minneapolis, and how they can get people to visit St. Paul for more than major sporting events and games.
Perceptions of downtown St. Paul: The 'sleepy' city
How do you get people to come to St. Paul and stay for longer than just an event? That's a topic of discussion among stakeholders in St. Paul as they look to what St. Paul will be in the future. The city is often seen as sleepy compared to its neighbor Minneapolis.
How do you get people to come to St. Paul and stay for longer than just an event? That's a topic of discussion among stakeholders in St. Paul as they look to what St. Paul will be in the future. The city is often seen as sleepy compared to its neighbor Minneapolis.
Metro Transit Blue Line shuts down for nearly 2 weeks: What you need to know
Starting Monday night, the Metro Blue Line will be out of service for nearly two weeks due to maintenance, requiring riders to use the bus or find alternative routes.
Starting Monday night, the Metro Blue Line will be out of service for nearly two weeks due to maintenance, requiring riders to use the bus or find alternative routes.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on gun reform, affordable housing and ransomware attack
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined FOX 9 All Day live on Sept. 22 to discuss several topics impacting the city, including the ransomware attack, affordable housing and gun violence.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined FOX 9 All Day live on Sept. 22 to discuss several topics impacting the city, including the ransomware attack, affordable housing and gun violence.
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.
Baby dies in Maplewood rollover crash, 2 boys injured, driver arrested
A baby boy died after an SUV rollover crash in Maplewood, and the driver is facing criminal charges.
A baby boy died after an SUV rollover crash in Maplewood, and the driver is facing criminal charges.
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.
Les Bolstad Golf Course: Falcon Heights residents discuss its future
Golfers are running out of time at the University of Minnesota’s Les Bolstad Golf Course, but for neighbors in Falcon Heights, the course’s closure is just the beginning of a much larger conversation.
Golfers are running out of time at the University of Minnesota’s Les Bolstad Golf Course, but for neighbors in Falcon Heights, the course’s closure is just the beginning of a much larger conversation.
Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (Sept. 19–21)
From anime conventions to food festivals, there's plenty of things to do this weekend in Minnesota.
From anime conventions to food festivals, there's plenty of things to do this weekend in Minnesota.
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.
Goldzilla: Golden retriever fun fair in New Brighton
FOX 9' Leah Beno sat down with organizers to learn more about 16th Annual Goldzilla Fun Fair and Walk for Rescue in New Brighton happening on Sunday.
FOX 9' Leah Beno sat down with organizers to learn more about 16th Annual Goldzilla Fun Fair and Walk for Rescue in New Brighton happening on Sunday.
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.