St. Paul arena complex upgrades: Gov. Walz calls $200M request a 'tough lift'

The push to renovate the Grand Casino Arena complex in downtown St. Paul could face a major roadblock as Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signaled that the state likely will not provide funding this year.

SUV driver seriously hurt in Highway 52 crash with 2 semis

A crash involving multiple vehicles led to one driver being seriously hurt, and closed the northbound lanes of Highway 52 in St. Paul Tuesday into the evening commute.

Grand Casino Arena upgrades: Gov. Walz on talks
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Gov. Tim Walz isn't optimistic on the status of funding to pay for a proposed $600 million renovation at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The plan would seek $200 million in state funds. The governor says he supports the plan but says there doesn't appear to be an appetite for it among lawmakers, calling it a "tough lift."

Wild fan buys ‘X’ sign of Xcel Energy Center
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After 25 years, the Xcel Energy Center changed its name to Grand Casino Arena last fall, but to some people it will always be the “X.” A diehard wild fan is keeping the buildings’ history alive during the team's current playoff run. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.

St. Paul Mayor Her State of the City Address [FULL]
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her delivered her inaugural 2026 State of the City address Monday morning. The speech covered her administration’s first 100 days and future plans for St. Paul.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her delivers inaugural State of the City address

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her delivered her inaugural State of the City address Monday, highlighting her administration’s first 100 days while laying out priorities for the years ahead.

Minnesota Wild reveal $600 million renovation plan
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold unveiled renderings and offered further details on a planned $600 million in renovations to the newly dubbed city-owned St. Paul Entertainment Complex – consisting of Grand Casino Arena, Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the St. Paul RiverCentre.

Westbound I-94 closure in St. Paul: Bridge work set for April 17-20

Westbound I-94 in St. Paul will close from 10 p.m. on Friday, April 17 to 5 a.m. on Monday, April 20. Commuters are told to expect delays and detours.

Nekeya Moody death: Jury sides with Ramsey County deputies

A jury has reached a verdict in a high-profile wrongful death lawsuit involving the 2020 death of Nekeya Moody after an encounter with Ramsey County deputies.

Ramsey County deputies cleared in Nekeya Moody's death
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A jury ruled Wednesday Ramsey County deputies did not use excessive force in the February 2020 death of Nekeya Moody. Her family filed a civil rights lawsuit that went to trial this week. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.

TikTok influencer Josh Liljenquist banned from St. Paul parks for 180 days

A Minnesota native and TikTok influencer known for trying to help the homeless and hungry has been banned from all St. Paul parks for 180 days.

Nekeya Moody death: More witnesses set to testify
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The trial in a civil lawsuit against Ramsey County and two sheriff’s deputies continues, with additional witnesses set to testify on Wednesday. The case centers on allegations that the deputies used excessive force and did not address Nekeya Moody’s medical needs during a mental health response, which ultimately led to her death. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports.

Contractor took $400K, left 27 customers with incomplete projects: Charges

The owner of Chando Construction faces several charges after an investigation found that his company took more than $400,000 in deposits for projects that were then never completed.

'Excited delirium' at center of civil lawsuit
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A medical examiner testified in a civil lawsuit against Ramsey County. The lawsuit is centered around the 2020 death of Nekeya Moody, whose cause of death was ruled as "excited delirium." FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest. 

Lawsuit over Nekeya Moody's 2020 death goes to trial
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The family of Nekeya Moody filed a lawsuit against Ramsey County in her February 2020 death. The case has gone to trial, and on Tuesday the medical examiner took the stand.

Ramsey County approves $320M economic development plan to stabilize property taxes

Ramsey County is launching a major investment plan to revitalize downtown and ease property tax pressures, with more than $320 million dedicated to new development.

Ramsey County leaders announce $320 million economic development plan
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Ramsey County leaders on Tuesday shared an economic development plan that would invest more than $320 million into the county’s future without increases in property tax. Among the speakers at a news conference were St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, Minnesota Sen. Sandra Pappas and Minnesota Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega.

Man found inside North St. Paul house fire dies

Fire officials say a man died after being found inside a North St. Paul house fire Monday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.