St. Paul Police Chief: Officers who agree with tactics used in Floyd arrest 'should reconsider career choice'

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell posted to Facebook Wednesday, writing that he asked his officers to take some time to reflect after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody.

Police investigating after man found dead in St. Paul home

St. Paul Police say they are investigating after they found a man dead in a St. Paul home Saturday morning. 

'Hard to swallow': Minnesota State Fair vendors react to cancellation

With the cancellation of the Minnesota State Fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vendors’ plans for the summer have changed drastically. While vendors say the board’s decision Friday didn’t come as a complete surprise, the news still stings. 

St. Paul aquatic facilities to remain closed, youth sports leagues canceled

While some amenities at St. Paul parks will be reopening June 1, other facilities will remain closed and many programs have been canceled for the summer, according to an update Friday released by St. Paul Parks and Recreation.

Any Minnesotan can get a COVID-19 test at these 6 locations this weekend

The State of Minnesota is offering free COVID-19 testing over Memorial Day weekend at six National Guard Armory locations across the state for Minnesotans who need or want to be tested for the coronavirus. 

County fairs: Which ones are canceled, still on or waiting to make a decision

While the status of this year’s Minnesota State Fair remains uncertain, many county fairs across the state have already been canceled over coronavirus concerns. 

Minnesota State Fair Board meeting Friday to discuss fate of 2020 Fair

The Minnesota State Fair Board is meeting Friday to discuss the 2020 Great-Minnesota Get-Together, fair officials confirmed to FOX 9. 

St. Paul restaurant owner feels 'blindsided' by patio-only restaurant restriction

Restaurants with outdoor seating can start welcoming customers back on June 1, but owners are anxious and many feel they shouldn't have to wait if they can follow the safety guidelines.

2 Minnesota high school seniors selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars

Two Minnesota students are among the 56th class of U.S. Presidential scholars this year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

'Give us masks and gowns': Nurses march to Minnesota State Capitol over PPE concerns

Nurses rallied outside a St. Paul hospital and marched to the Capitol to speak out about the amount of available personal protective equipment. They say there isn’t enough PPE in order to do their jobs safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minneapolis reclaims title of nation’s best park system, St. Paul ranked 3rd

Minneapolis has the best park system in the U.S., according to the annual ParkScore Index from the Trust for Public Land. St. Paul placed third.  

Minnesota buys former Bix Produce building in St. Paul to potentially store bodies

Minnesota has finalized its purchase of a former grocery storage building in St. Paul that it plans to turn into a temporary morgue in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

St. Paul Saints celebrate 'Nopening Day' with curbside t-shirt giveaway, virtual on-field entertainment

With their season postponed due to the global pandemic, the St. Paul Saints are turning what was supposed to be their opening day into a different kind of celebration, which they have dubbed “Nopening Day.” 

1 taken to hospital, 22 displaced after fire on 11th floor of St. Paul high-rise

Multiple floors were evacuated and one person was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at a St. Paul high-rise condominium building Monday evening.