Frogtown Green working to plant trees in St. Paul

Back in 2009, Patricia Ohmans and fellow neighbors who formed Frogtown Green, were told by the City of St. Paul they have the lowest percentage of tree canopy in the city, other than downtown.

Frogtown Green working to plant trees in St. Paul

Back in 2009, Patricia Ohmans and fellow neighbors who formed Frogtown Green, were told by the city of St. Paul they have the lowest percentage of tree canopy in the city, other than downtown. They got to work planting trees. Beyond the city-maintained boulevard trees, volunteers plant trees in backyards and front yards. In a neighborhood filled with 65% rental properties and a 25% annual turnover rate, it’s been challenging to get property owners and tenants to agree to take on new trees.

Minnesota forecast: A quiet and calm fall day

Sunday morning has a very seasonable start to the day, with temperatures in the 40s. The rest of the day Sunday will be mild and calm, with temperatures in the high 50s and partly cloudy skies.

Minnesota Weather: Cool temperatures but calmer winds

The chill of fall still hangs in the air, but the wind has died down from Friday. The morning low is 44 degrees for the metro area, with a wind chill of 41 degrees. Western and southwestern Minnesota are still experiences temperatures in the low 30s and the frost advisory hangs in there. 

Judge sentences Swee in Michael Brasel's death

A teenager who pleaded guilty to murder in the death of a St. Paul father who was gunned down outside his home as he tried to stop car thieves has been sentenced. On Wednesday, Judge JaPaul Harris sentenced Kle Swee to 306 months – or 25.5 years – in prison, with a minimum incarceration of 204 months – or 17 years – followed by supervised probation.

Mounds View PD reinstates SROs in area schools following Ellison opinion

After initially removing its school resource officers (SROs) from Edgewood Middle School, Pinewood Elementary School and the Mounds View Bridges Program, the Mounds View Police Department has announced it will once again be partnering with the Mounds View School District.

Heat continues into Oct. causing cancellation

After record-breaking heat on Sunday, the summer-like temperatures are continuing into fall for Minnesota. FOX 9’s Rob Olson catches up with those trying to stay cool one more round, and the aftermath of the Twin Cities Marathon cancellation.