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Homeless Students Displaced Due to Motel Shortage for Super Bowl LII

Ramsey County has a contract with motels in the school district that allow homeless students and their families to take shelter while still going to school

January 12, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — At least 2,000 students in the St. Paul Public School District are homeless and with the Super Bowl coming to town, many of them are being left out in the cold. Ramsey County has a contract with motels in the school district that allow homeless students and their families to take shelter while still going…

Ice Palace Returns for the St. Paul Winter Carnival

The original ice palace was going to be a record-breaking 170 feet tall that cost about $5 million

December 22, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — It seems the St. Paul Winter Carnival will have their special Ice Palace after all! The Winter Carnival runs January 25 to February 10 and hopes to draw in the Super Bowl crowd from Minneapolis. The original ice palace was going to be a record-breaking 170 feet tall that cost about $5 million. But, due…

Speculation Over Potential Replacement for Vacant Minnesota Senate Seat

Several names are popping up and it's the million dollar question in Minnesota politics right now. KMSP Fox 9's Christina Palladino reports from St. Paul.

December 11, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — There is speculation over who will replace Minnesota Senator Al Franken. Several names are popping up and it’s the million dollar question in Minnesota politics right now. Who will replace Senator Franken? The two-term senator resigned last week amid several allegations of sexual misconduct by various women. Now, one of the names mentioned to replace Franken…

“Truman” The Turkey Will Not Get A Pardon, Unlike His Two Siblings

Minnesota Raised Turkey To Be Processed And Donated To A Food Shelf

November 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A brother to two Alexandria, Minnesota turkeys that are getting a presidential pardon won’t be as lucky. “Truman” the turkey was the guest of honor at the State Capitol in St. Paul to kickoff Thanksgiving Week in Minnesota. The turkey was raised by Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg. Unlike the presidential turkeys, Truman will not get a…

St. Paul Mayor Launches Gubernatorial Campaign in Moorhead

Chris Coleman, mayor of St. Paul for 12 years, kicks off his gubernatorial campaign at the Perkins in Moorhead

November 15, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The mayor of St. Paul stopped in Moorhead to launch his campaign for the governor’s seat. Democrat Chris Coleman shared his vision for Minnesota with customers at the Perkins in Moorhead. Chris Coleman has been the mayor of St. Paul since 2006. Coleman has also served as the president of the National League of Cities. He is…

Outside Firm Will Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations At Minnesota State Capitol

Allegations Are Against A State Representative And A State Senator

November 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

State Rep. Tony Cornish & State Sen. Dan Schoen ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s House speaker says an outside firm will be hired to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. Two women came forward this week and said Republican State Rep. Tony Cornish sexually harassed them. Cornish has admitted texting one of the women, a fellow lawmaker,…

One of West Acres’ First Stores is Closing its Doors

It is one of West Acres' first stores to open in the mall

November 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A store in West Acres has announced it is closing. The owner of Shu by R&G, formerly known as R&G Shoes, says he is retiring and closing the store he opened in 1995. It is one of West Acres’ first stores to open in the mall. Before that, R&G Bootery first opened in downtown Fargo in…

Minnesota Granted Nearly $17 Million for Substance Abuse Programs

State officials say less than 10 Minnesotans died of a heroin overdose in 2008

November 3, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota is investing nearly $17 million dollars into facilities and programs across the state to combat the opioid addiction crisis. State officials say less than 10 Minnesotans died of a heroin overdose in 2008. That number has since increased in the state by 430 percent, with 376 in 2016. Officials say $16.6 million will be…

St. Paul Paramedic Killed in Crash with Semi

The ambulance driver was treated at North Memorial Medical Center

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A tragic crash last night in the Twin Cities. A paramedic died in a crash between an ambulance and semi in Brooklyn Center. The State Patrol said the semi was stalled on Interstate 694 near the split with I-94 when the crash happened. The paramedic in the passenger seat, 24-year-old Marina Gayledeste of St. Paul, was…

Police Involved in Fatal Shooting of St. Paul Man

Police say they responded to a call for help from a woman who says Lee shot at her and her five children

October 6, 2017

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The St. Paul man who was killed after being shot by police has been identified. Phume Lee, 28, died of multiple gunshot wounds just after 6 Thursday night. Police say they responded to a call for help from a woman who says Lee shot at her and her five children. When they saw Lee, police say…