Boy shot in head, 13-year-old, adult arrested
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An 11-year-old was shot in the head in St. Paul on Friday. Police believe a 13-year-old girl is responsible for the shooting and was arrested. A 34-year-old man was arrested in relation to the shooting as well. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.

‘Ozempig’ remains St. Paul Saints' mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

For a Minnesota minor league baseball team known for a history of outlandish promotions, the idea of naming its longtime live pig mascot after the weight loss drug Ozempic made perfect sense.

St. Paul police: 11-year-old shot in head; 2 arrested including 13-year-old

An 11-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the head in St. Paul Friday night. Officers then arrested a 13-year-old girl who they suspect to be responsible for the shooting.

St. Paul leaders celebrate snow removal, plan future flexibility

St. Paul is celebrating its success at speedy snow removal this week, and using it as a guide for a new approach to winter storms.

St. Paul snow plan to focus on flexibility
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City leaders in St. Paul say they plan to prioritize a flexible response to snowfall that will maximize their staff and resources.

St. Paul restaurant crash leads to machine gun possession guilty plea

A man pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a machine gun after a February 2023 shooting that led to a police chase that ended with a crash into a restaurant in St. Paul. 

St. Paul Saints cancel Friday home opener due to snow

The St. Paul Saints' home opener scheduled for Friday has been cancelled after Minnesota got a delayed blast of winter weather this week.

St. Paul youth swimming lessons will be free this summer

The City of St. Paul has announced it's offering its youngest residents free swimming lessons this summer as part of an initiative to "increase aquatics equity" among youth.

Spring blooms inside Como Zoo and Conservatory
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The 2024 Spring Flower Show is open now in the Sunken Garden of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul. This years? show features blue delphinium, purple foxglove and snapdragons along with daffodils and a blend of red, pink and purple tulips. The show runs through April 28, 2024. It is free to explore the Como Zoo and Conservatory but they do ask visitors to consider making a voluntary donation of $4 for an adult and $2 for a child to help them care for the plants and animals.

Man gets life sentence in St. Paul light rail platform killing

The man convicted in a 2022 deadly shooting on a St. Paul light rail train platform, who was arrested after his DNA was found on a facemask, was sentenced to life behind bars this week.

No snow emergency for Minneapolis or St. Paul in latest spring snowfall

As the Twin Cities metro is experiencing another round of spring snow on Tuesday, both Minneapolis and St. Paul have not declared snow emergencies.

MN lawmaker warns cows can 'trample you into dust' during firearm storage debate

A Minnesota lawmaker raised concerns about cows trampling farmers "to dust" as he questioned a new firearm storage bill being considered in the state senate.

Charges filed in St. Paul dog attack that injured 7-year-old girl

The owner of the five dogs that attacked a 7-year-old girl in St. Paul is facing misdemeanor charges, according to court records. 

MN families enjoy spring snowfall
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St. Paul families hit the sled hills Friday after Thursday night's fresh snowfall. FOX 9's Rob Olson was out there to capture the excitement.

MN bill aims to protect kids online
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Minnesota lawmakers are introducing a bill that was initially designed to make sure kids got paid for social media content but is now aiming to prevent sexual exploitation. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.