Mayor Carter issues emergency declaration to avoid trash hauling stoppage

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued an emergency declaration on Monday to keep trash collection running in the city ahead of an April 1 deadline.

People of Color Career Fair expands to St. Paul
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Rob Olson sits down with organizers from the People of Color Career Fair to discuss the event expanding to St. Paul.

104-year-old WWII veteran recalls combat, Winston Churchill, and life surprises

A birthday party for a 104-year-old St. Paul native with a Hawaiian theme is perfectly appropriate the more you get to know him. Don Kostohryz is witty, loving, and his memory almost seems too good to be true.

104-year-old WWII veteran recalls life [FULL INTERVIEW]
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FOX 9's Leah Beno sat down with a 104-year-old World War II veteran as he recalls the war and his life. Here is the full interview with Don Kostohr.

104-year-old WWII celebrates birthday
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A birthday party for a 104-year-old St. Paul native with a Hawaiian theme is perfectly appropriate the more you get to know him. Don Kostohryz is witty, loving, and his memory almost seems too good to be true. "He surprises me all the time. We sit and talk a lot," says Don?s son, Peter Kostohr.

White Bear Lake driver in fatal hit-and-run goes to police because mom told him to: Charges

A man accused of fleeing the scene of a crash that left a 72-year-old woman dead later arrived at the police station with his mother after she convinced him to turn himself in.

Some parking near State Fair no longer free
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The City of Falcon Heights plans to start charging for street parking during the Minnesota State Fair. So just how much will it cost? FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.

Falcon Heights plans to start charging for Minnesota State Fair street parking

The Falcon Heights City Council moved forward with a plan to charge for parking on some city streets during the Minnesota State Fair during a meeting on Wednesday.

North St. Paul’s giant snowman is a frosty fixture

The city of North St Paul has a small town feel in the middle of the metro. For 50 years, a giant snowman has been a symbol of this community.

North St. Paul giant snowman is a community symbol
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A 44-foot-tall snowman has been a familiar North St. Paul community fixture for half a century. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story.

Gov. Walz orders state employees back to office, unions push back

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced plans to require state employees to return to the office at least 50% of the time, a move that was met with immediate and forceful pushback from unions.

Walz orders state workers back to office
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Unions are speaking out against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's order to partially return to the office. Meanwhile, local St. Paul businesses are welcoming any foot traffic they can get. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni and Soyoung Kim have the latest.

St. Paul has April 1 deadline to solve trash company's land dispute

The City of St. Paul has five days to figure out a garbage hauler service's land agreement, or residents will have nobody to take away their trash.

Eichorn released from jail ahead of trial
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A federal judge released former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn from jail ahead of his trial for allegedly attempting to solicit a minor for commercial sex. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest details.

Fmr. Sen. Justin Eichorn granted release after prostitution sting arrest

A judge has again granted pre-trial release to former Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn after police say he was caught in a prostitution sting allegedly trying to meet with a teen girl.

Roseville's Mr. Zero's reviving new generation of vintage games

A generation of toys and video games is making a comeback at Roseville’s Mr. Zeros, which celebrates 16 years in business next month.

Mr. Zeros ushers in new gamer generation
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A generation of toys and video games are making a comeback at Roseville?s Mr. Zeros.

Prosecutors want former Sen. Eichorn in jail until trial
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Federal prosecutors want former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn to remain behind bars until his trial. The new motion comes after Eichorn tried to prevent investigators from looking at one of his laptops. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (March 28-30)

Wolves and Wild are in crunch mode, celebrating the music of Frank Sinatra and the Grateful Dead, and your chance to pick up some classic spring fashion, all going on this weekend in the Twin Cities.

Can Can Wonderland named No. 2 mini golf course in USA Today ranking

Can Can Wonderland in St. Paul was selected the No. 2 destination for mini golf in USA Today’s 10 Best edition for Readers’ Choice Awards.