Friday will be 'Sunisa Lee Day' in Minnesota

Suni Lee is being honored by the State of Minnesota and the City of St. Paul after her gold medal win on Thursday.

Praise continues for Suni Lee's gold medal win
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The praise for St. Paul gymnast Sunisa Lee continued on Friday after her gold medal win during the Olympics, with everyone from her local nail salon to members of Congress joining in.

Rep. John Thompson agrees to apologize for calling GOP member a racist

State Rep. John Thompson has agreed to apologize on the House floor for calling a Republican lawmaker a racist during a June debate.

Suni Lee's gold medal win is an inspiration for the Hmong community

As big of a moment as winning gold was for Suni Lee and her family, it's proving to be just as important for many in St. Paul's Hmong community.

St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee wins all-around gold at Tokyo Olympics

Suni Lee, 18, of St. Paul, Minnesota won the individual all-around gold medal in the women's gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics Thursday, the fifth straight American woman to do so.

Maplewood disability advocate brings diversity to local government

She’s lobbied the halls of the Minnesota state Capitol for years, and now, a top disability advocate is swapping roles as one of a small number of Minnesota politicians who lives with a physical disability.

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office to provide security for Minnesota State Fair

For the first time in decades, the Minnesota State Fair will not have its own police department. Instead, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office will take over law enforcement duties for this year’s fair. 

Dog found dead in car that was stolen in St. Paul Saturday

St. Paul police announced Tuesday that the dog who was in a car that was stolen over the weekend was found deceased inside the car.

2 Minnesota gymnasts win team silver medals at Tokyo Olympics

Two 18-year-old gymnasts from Minnesota, Suni Lee of St. Paul and Grace McCallum of Isanti, won the silver medal with Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics Tuesday. 

Rep. Thompson says he won't resign amid questions about past domestic abuse, residency

State Rep. John Thompson says he won't quit despite bipartisan calls for his resignation over reports of past domestic violence and questions about his residency.

Man, 50, missing from St. Paul since July 3

The St. Paul Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 50-year-old man who has been missing since July 3. 

St. Paul police issue alert over missing man

Police say 50-year-old Kou Yang has not been heard from by his family since July 3.

Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change

In experiments across the country, dozens of cities and counties are giving some low-income residents a guaranteed income of $500 to $1,000 each month to do with as they please, and tracking what happens.

YouTuber charged with assaulting woman in Minnesota

A YouTube influencer who records video confrontations with public officials was charged Tuesday with assaulting a woman police had been assisting during a mental health call.  

Eagan Police photos document Rep. Thompson alleged assault aftermath

As lawmakers continue to call for his resignation, Minnesota Rep. John Thompson has questioned the authenticity of domestic assault police reports. But, photos provided by the Eagan Police Department appear to show Thompson in a 2004 case.

Man injured in St. Paul shooting Wednesday

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one man injured Wednesday in St. Paul.

St. Paul, Minneapolis impose watering schedules and restrictions

Several cities in the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, have imposed watering schedules and restrictions and are encouraging residents to conserve water amid the ongoing drought.