St. Paul man dies in crash on I-94
A St. Paul man is dead after a crash on Interstate 94 early Friday morning.
Como Park Conservatory's 'Corpse Flower' is in bloom
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory's smelly "Corpse Flower" is starting to bloom. FOX 9 photojournalist Willow Bryn Locke captures the moment.
Minneapolis, St. Paul are some of the top cities in US for parks
A new study shows that U.S. cities that have the most parks are more socially connected with their communities. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul rank in the top three cities for parks in the country.
UPS package theft at Maplewood house escalates to gunfire: Charges
A 19-year-old St. Paul man is facing a felony robbery charge for allegedly stealing a package from a UPS driver that resulted in an exchange of gunfire at a Maplewood home in April.
Political analyst says Minnesota politics more divided than ever
The Minnesota legislature closed the session with chaos early Monday morning.
Minnesota BCA's new crime prevention unit showing results, officials say
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is stepping up its fight against violent crime with a new unit that officials say is already showing results.
Justin Timberlake coming to St. Paul for Halloween show
Justin Timberlake will perform at Xcel Energy Center this October as part of his “The Forget Tomorrow" world tour.
Uber and Lyft say they will stay in Minnesota
After weeks of threats and negotiations, ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will continue service in Minnesota after state lawmakers reached a deal on a minimum wage for drivers.
Brioche Donuts bring out the crowds to St. Paul
About 10 years ago the country went crazy for cronuts, a cross between a donut and a croissant. There’s a new creation to get excited about in St. Paul. So Yen Desserts is making super fluffy brioche donuts. The donuts are hand-rolled, fried and filled with a light cream. The flavors rotate monthly. For May they’re featuring banana cream caramel pie, strawberry cream, raspberry lychee and an ‘everything but the bagel’ donut. The shop also has fresh beignets, burnt Basque cheesecake and savory congee bowls. They’re open Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are planning to add Thursdays this summer. They can sell out of the brioche donuts, but they will announce sell-outs on their social media pages. So Yen Desserts is located in Lowertown St. Paul at 275 4th St. E.
Minnesota legislative session comes to a heated finish
The last day of the session is always a game of beat the clock as Minnesota lawmakers try to cram in months' worth of unfinished business. Sunday night was no different, but ended on a particularly chaotic note.
Heated finish to 2024 MN legislative session
Minnesota lawmakers rushed against the clock to pass bills before Sunday's midnight deadline, and it ended on a particularly chaotic note. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has more.
St. Paul double homicide: Man pleads guilty to 2022 group home murders
A man pleaded guilty on Friday to two counts of second-degree murder for killing two other men at a sober living house in October 2022.
St. Paul fatal shooting: Man dies after being shot at Green Line station
Metro Transit officials say a man is dead after a shooting at a St. Paul Green Line light rail station on Friday night.
Horace the Corpse Flower continues to grow, but no bloom yet
There’s a lot of buzz around an upcoming bloom at the Como Park Conservatory in St. Paul. Horace the Corpse Flower could bloom any day now, though the staff believes Sunday May 19 is the likely date. When it happens, it will likely be in the afternoon or evening. They’ve been waiting for Horace to bloom for seven years. His brother is also at the conservatory but is still dormant and remains nameless. Both come from seeds from the same parent plants. Horace will be moved to the North garden on Friday morning and will still be available to view during regular business hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. You can watch Horace 24/7 on the Como Park live feed.
High-profile bills high and dry as Capitol session concludes?
The clock is ticking on Minnesota Democrats trying to pass bills addressing sports betting, Uber and Lyft, and a lot more. A Republican strategy to slow things down shifted to the Senate Wednesday and time could just run out on some bills soon.
St. Paul shooting plea deal leaves mother of victim questioning system
Five years after losing his life in a fatal shooting, authorities now know who is responsible for killing Michael Gray - and his mother is not happy with the terms of the plea deal he is getting.
Former substitute teacher in St. Paul charter school accused of sex with student
St. Paul City School is a public charter school that serves nearly 600 students in the heart of the capital city. But a former substitute teacher is accused of taking her relationship with a student too far.
Twin Cities ranked top summer travel destinations
The Twin Cities metro was named among the top summer travel destinations, but you might be surprised by some of the cities that outranked the metro.
Historic carousel opens for the season in Como Park
A piece of history is still bringing joy to families year after year in St. Paul. Cafesjian’s Carousel is located in St. Paul’s Como Park, just south of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. It was constructed for $8,500 in 1914 and assembled on the Minnesota State fairgrounds. Though it has moved locations a few times it’s found a permanent home in Como Park. The carousel is open five days a week Thursday to Monday and will run on that schedule through Labor Day.
Former St. Kate’s nursing dean, boyfriend accused of swindling $400K from school
The former dean of nursing at St. Catherine’s University and a man she was romantically involved with are accused of stealing more than $400,000 and taking multiple trips on the school's dime.