Stolen Suni Lee statue recovered during St. Paul shots fired investigation

While responding to a shots fired call early Friday morning, St. Paul police say they recovered the stolen bronze statue of Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee, which had been taken from Phalen Regional Park more than a year ago.

Opening day of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair

Gates are open for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, which runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.

Ian Leonard learns to walk a pig at State Fair
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist joins 4-H’ers from all across the state at the Great Minnesota Get-Together and attempts to learn how to walk a new four-legged friend at the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum.

Officials sued to keep gangs from State Fair: What happens if they show up anyway?

Posts on social media tipped Ramsey County Sheriff's deputies off about a planned violent confrontation at the Minnesota State Fair, and officials moved quickly to shut it down in court. But what happens if they show up anyway?

St. Paul encampment more than triples in size after Pig's Eye Park closure

An encampment on a former St. Paul auto salvage yard has swelled to more than three times its previous size, while city officials warn that alleged booby traps are making the site increasingly dangerous for outreach workers.

Gang violence concerns at Minnesota State Fair
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The Great Minnesota Get-Together is officially underway, but before it began Ramsey County authorities took several steps to curb any potential gang violence. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl talks about the latest precautions being taken this year.

Gates open for 2026 Minnesota State Fair
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The gates are officially open for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair! FOX 9’s Shayne Wells and Keith Marler are at the front gates as fairgoers flood in for the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Minnesota State Fair: What you need to know for 2026

The Minnesota State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 27 to Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. This guide has everything you need to know about the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together from how much it costs and how to get there to all the new foods, attractions and entertainment.

‘Life of drug trafficking’ leads to 10-year prison sentence for man not legally in U.S.

A man that authorities say was in the U.S. illegally has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after being caught with large amounts of meth, cocaine and weapons during multiple investigations that lasted several years.

St. Paul Flock cam debate: How does the technology work?

The debate surrounding Flock cameras and other Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) is reaching a fever pitch in St. Paul.

Flock cameras in Minnesota
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Leaders in Minnesota’s capital city are set to debate whether to continue using Flock cameras that have caused a debate among residents and law enforcement over how the tech should be used.

Ramsey County Sheriff defends Flock cameras
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Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher defends Flock cameras as the St. Paul City Council President is pushing to end the city's ties with the license plate reader company. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more. 

Hairball, Slave Raider to perform at State Fair after Rod Stewart cancellation

The Minnesota State Fair just announced a new Grandstand show featuring Hairball with special guest Slave Raider that will be free with fair admission to replace a canceled Rod Stewart concert.

The Gnome Craft Pub on St. Paul's Selby Avenue closes after 6 years

The Gnome Craft Pub on St. Paul's Selby Avenue is closed for good, with the owner saying “significant building problems" led to the decision to shut its doors after six years in business.

Highway 280 reopens just in time for State Fair
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After months of construction, both directions of Highway 280 are back open with just days to go before the Minnesota State Fair. However, MnDOT says some short-term lane and ramp closures will return after the fair. FOX 9's Leah Beno reports.