SPPD Officer Reilly awarded Medal of Valor: 'This is long overdue'
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry called it a blessing to have known Officer Felicia Reilly, and noted she has been awarded the Medal of Valor. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March 1.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry called it a blessing to have known Officer Felicia Reilly, and noted she has been awarded the Medal of Valor. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March 1.
SPPD Officer Reilly remembered: She inspired people to be better
A pastor spoke at Officer Felicia Reilly's funeral service on Monday, saying she loved to adventure, loved being a police officer, and inspired people to be better. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March 1.
A pastor spoke at Officer Felicia Reilly's funeral service on Monday, saying she loved to adventure, loved being a police officer, and inspired people to be better. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March 1.
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SPPD Officer Reilly remembered: Son speaks of mom's compassion [RAW]
Matthew Reilly, Officer Felicia Reilly's eldest son, shared memories of his mother and her compassion. She always had an extra place setting or extra food in case someone showed up. She was compassionate, she never made a promise she did not keep. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March 1.
Matthew Reilly, Officer Felicia Reilly's eldest son, shared memories of his mother and her compassion. She always had an extra place setting or extra food in case someone showed up. She was compassionate, she never made a promise she did not keep. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March 1.
Residents react to downtown St. Paul Lunds & Byerlys closing
Lunds & Byerlys will be closing its downtown St. Paul store on March 26th. The owners say it wasn’t a decision they wanted to make, but say it was needed, and residents aren’t happy.
Lunds & Byerlys will be closing its downtown St. Paul store on March 26th. The owners say it wasn’t a decision they wanted to make, but say it was needed, and residents aren’t happy.
Downtown St. Paul Lunds & Byerlys to close
Residents react to the news that the downtown St. Paul Lunds & Byerlys is closing at the end of March. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Residents react to the news that the downtown St. Paul Lunds & Byerlys is closing at the end of March. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
St. Paul apartment fire that killed woman could have been intentionally set
A St. Paul woman has died after an apartment fire which officials believe to have been intentionally set.
A St. Paul woman has died after an apartment fire which officials believe to have been intentionally set.
St. Paul Lunds & Byerlys to close, leaving downtown area with no major grocer
The downtown St. Paul Lunds & Byerlys will close in less than three weeks, with company officials saying past criminal incidents have made retaining staff difficult.
The downtown St. Paul Lunds & Byerlys will close in less than three weeks, with company officials saying past criminal incidents have made retaining staff difficult.
Minnesota Boys State Hockey Tournament brings fans from across the country
People from all over Minnesota and the rest of the country are coming to see the high school boys' hockey tournament at the Xcel Energy Center.
People from all over Minnesota and the rest of the country are coming to see the high school boys' hockey tournament at the Xcel Energy Center.
MN boys hockey tournament brings fans from everywhere
The Minnesota high school boys' hockey state tournament is gathering fans from all over the country at the Xcel Energy Center. FOX 9 's Leon Purvis has the full story.
The Minnesota high school boys' hockey state tournament is gathering fans from all over the country at the Xcel Energy Center. FOX 9 's Leon Purvis has the full story.
Wakesurfing ban considered for Mississippi River Recreation Area
Riverside residents are hoping to ban wake surfing in a specific section of the Mississippi River.
Riverside residents are hoping to ban wake surfing in a specific section of the Mississippi River.
MSHSL Boys' Hockey Tournament: Inside the expo
St. Paul RiverCentre hosts world?s largest consumer hockey expo this weekend during the Minnesota State High School Boy's Hockey Tournament. The Let?s Play Hockey Expo is happening this weekend at the St. Paul RiverCentre, next to the Xcel Center as it hosts the tourney. The expo includes hundreds of hockey vendors, live hockey broadcasts, games, and technology and equipment to try out. Tickets cost $5 and kids 18 and under are free. The expo is happening Friday from 10-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10-5 p.m.
St. Paul RiverCentre hosts world?s largest consumer hockey expo this weekend during the Minnesota State High School Boy's Hockey Tournament. The Let?s Play Hockey Expo is happening this weekend at the St. Paul RiverCentre, next to the Xcel Center as it hosts the tourney. The expo includes hundreds of hockey vendors, live hockey broadcasts, games, and technology and equipment to try out. Tickets cost $5 and kids 18 and under are free. The expo is happening Friday from 10-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10-5 p.m.
MN surplus $160 million lower than estimated
The Minnesota Department of Minnesota Management and Budget released a projected budget that shows a significantly smaller balance than what was estimated in December. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full story.
The Minnesota Department of Minnesota Management and Budget released a projected budget that shows a significantly smaller balance than what was estimated in December. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full story.
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DFL members on 'duty to retreat' removal bill [RAW]
Minnesota DFL lawmakers held a news conference speaking out against a proposed bill that would remove the "duty to retreat" requirement from Minnesota self-defense laws. The vote is set to happen at the Minnesota House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon.
Minnesota DFL lawmakers held a news conference speaking out against a proposed bill that would remove the "duty to retreat" requirement from Minnesota self-defense laws. The vote is set to happen at the Minnesota House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon.
MN bill that would remove 'duty to retreat' requirement from law fails House vote
Minnesota lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted down a bill that would have removed the duty to retreat from the state's self-defense laws, but it failed on the House floor.
Minnesota lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted down a bill that would have removed the duty to retreat from the state's self-defense laws, but it failed on the House floor.
St. Paul man wanted for multiple sexual assaults taken into custody: Police
Police say a St. Paul man wanted in connection with multiple sexual assaults dating back to 2023 was taken into custody on Monday.
Police say a St. Paul man wanted in connection with multiple sexual assaults dating back to 2023 was taken into custody on Monday.
Minnesota weather: Twin Cities see largest snowfall of the season
The March snowstorm is officially the largest snowfall of the season in the Twin Cities.
The March snowstorm is officially the largest snowfall of the season in the Twin Cities.
For a Minnesota company, pinching pennies is big business
Some may say the penny is past its prime, but it is still a big deal for a small company in Little Canada.
Some may say the penny is past its prime, but it is still a big deal for a small company in Little Canada.
St. Paul Green Line train fatally strikes pedestrian
One person is dead after being struck by a light rail train in St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon.
One person is dead after being struck by a light rail train in St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota transgender man killed in New York seeing girlfriend was tortured for month
Authorities in New York say seven people have been indicted by an Ontario County, New York grand jury in the February murder of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota.
Authorities in New York say seven people have been indicted by an Ontario County, New York grand jury in the February murder of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota.
MN weather: Snow totals from MSHSL boys hockey tournament team cities
The Minnesota State High School League boys hockey tournament is set to begin at the Xcel Energy Center amid a snowstorm on Wednesday.
The Minnesota State High School League boys hockey tournament is set to begin at the Xcel Energy Center amid a snowstorm on Wednesday.