St. Paul hosting Downtown Block Party Friday night in Mears Park

Businesses and city leaders are banding together to host an inaugural Downtown Block Party on Friday, calling it a "kick-off to summer."

Summer educational program scrambling after federal funding cuts

Cutbacks in the nation's capital are hitting close to home as one Twin Cities nonprofit says the federal government cut $342,000 in grant money for its six-week summer program.

MN Gov. Tim Walz speaks on wildfire response [RAW]
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other officials addressed the latest developments on the wildfires in the northern part of the state.

Minnesota Frost celebrates second Walter Cup, girls inspired

The Minnesota Frost and fans paraded in downtown St. Paul with the Walter Cup, celebrating back-to-back championship wins.

St. Paul police speak on fatal shooting
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St. Paul police held a news conference on a fatal shooting that they believe happened inside an apartment on Stryker Avenue.

'Safe & strong University Avenue initiative' announced for St. Paul

More Metro Transit officers, supported by city police and county deputies, are expected to have a visible presence along University Avenue and the Green Line in St. Paul as part of a new safety initiative.

Neighbors launch fundraiser after St. Paul coffee shop damaged in fire

Neighbors have launched a fundraiser to support Groundswell, a community-favorite coffee shop in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighbor.

New art exhibit opening on St. Paul's Raspberry Island
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A stunning outdoor public art exhibit is coming to St. Paul. FOX 9's Leah Beno sat down with Minnesota Latino Museum Executive Director Aaron Johnson-Ortiz to learn more.

West 7th Pharmacy in St. Paul closing after 100 years
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A beloved pharmacy in St. Paul is making the difficult decision to shut its doors after more than 100 years in business. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.

Ramsey County offering free gun locks [RAW]
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Ramsey County officials are promoting safe firearm storage as they lead an initiative to offer free gun locks to owners ?no questions asked? throughout the county.

St. Paul renaming ?sacred? Dakota locations
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter will gather with local leaders and community partners on Wednesday to announce the renaming of Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary and Indian Mounds Regional Park to reflect their Dakota names ? the latter of which has been a tribal burial ground for more than 1,000 years. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more.

Dark Horse reopening in St. Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood this summer

Dark Horse Bar & Eatery has announced it will reopen with new ownership following its closure after a decade-long stretch in February.