Ramsey County

Officials: Fatal St. Paul fire may have been sparked by smoking

January 19, 2020 8:03am CST

One person is dead after a fire broke out in an apartment building in St. Paul, and now authorities are working to figure out how it started.

Minneapolis, St. Paul declare Snow Emergency Saturday

January 18, 2020 9:56am CST

The City of St. Paul and Minneapolis both declared a Snow Emergency Saturday.

Cold and snow doesn't slow pond hockey players on Lake Minnetonka

January 17, 2020 10:39pm CST

For most, Friday evening was a good time to stay inside and stay warm. But, the cold temps and snowy weather didn't stop some from enjoying the great outdoors.

Charges: Fight turns deadly after man gets teased about his face tattoos

January 17, 2020 1:07pm CST

A 32-year-old St. Paul man has been charged with second-degree murder after he allegedly attacked two people because he was being teased for his face tattoos, according to the criminal complaint.

Emergency responders face brutal cold during terror event drill at Allianz Field

January 16, 2020 5:12pm CST

During a terror event drill at Allianz Field, emergency responders pressed on despite sub-zero temperatures.

The Nook plans to donate over $6,000 that was pinned to the ceiling, walls

January 15, 2020 6:19pm CST

Thousands of dollars once pinned to the walls of The Nook are now going to a good cause.

Investigation underway for cause of school bus fire in Maplewood, Minnesota

January 15, 2020 11:30am CST

The people of Richfield, Minnesota are still buzzing about a dramatic school bus fire that left a middle school basketball team stranded along a busy interstate.

Ramsey County commissioners vote unanimously to continue welcoming refugees

January 14, 2020 10:16pm CST

Counties across the country are voting on whether or not to allow refugees to resettle in their communities after an administrative order issued by President Trump.

Second man charged in connection to deadly New Year's Day shooting in St. Paul

January 13, 2020 7:42pm CST

A second man has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting outside a St. Paul bar on New Year's Day.

Minnesota Senate GOP: Crime makes people afraid of the Twin Cities

January 13, 2020 6:32pm CST

Minnesota Senate Republicans said a crime increase has made outstate Minnesotans fearful of coming to the Twin Cities and lawmakers needed to address the issue in the 2020 legislative session.

St. Paul Police release study on department staffing needs

January 13, 2020 5:43pm CST

After months of crunching the numbers, the St. Paul Police Department released the results of a study examining the organization’s staffing levels.

Oprah makes tour stop in St. Paul with goal to help women find new focus in 2020

January 11, 2020 7:30pm CST

Oprah Winfrey was in town on Saturday as her "2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus" tour made a stop in the Twin Cities.

Ice Castles to open Jan. 17 in New Brighton, Minnesota

January 11, 2020 12:45pm CST

The popular winter attraction Ice Castles is opening January 17 in New Brighton, Minnesota.

Police searching for possible witness to deadly Maplewood pedestrian crash

January 10, 2020 1:24pm CST

Maplewood police are trying to track down a possible witness to a deadly pedestrian crash that happened early on December 23.

St. Paul bans wildlife killing contests in unanimous City Council vote

January 10, 2020 11:59am CST

With widespread support from animal conservation groups, the St. Paul City Council voted 7-0 to pass the ordinance Wednesday.

'No war with Iran' rally held in St. Paul as part of nationwide protests

January 9, 2020 9:21pm CST

Nearly 100 people participated in the rally at the Minnesota State Capitol to denounce the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

85 drivers short, Metro Transit hopes to fill positions with 1-day hiring event

January 9, 2020 4:30pm CST

Metro Transit is down 85 drivers and it's affecting its routes. It thinks it can fill those positions by offering salaried training after a one-day hiring event.