Josie Albertson-Grove

Chief Axel Henry’s lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging that she sexually harassed him, has thrust the city’s leadership into uncharted territory. With an investigative report soon to be released, elected city council members have little to say publicly.

A $15-per-pack minimum price would be in line with the policy in Minneapolis, where the effects of the hike on smoking rates are still unclear.

One East Side City Council member worries the neighborhood is facing too many budget cuts in Mayor Kaohly Her’s proposal.

St. Paul sued to save federal funding for electric car program. Now they’re charging on the East Side.

Mayor Kaohly Her’s budget reduces the number of sergeant and commander posts, and the chief has raised the specter of demotions to meet cut targets.

St. Paul is proposing a 6.8% increase to the city’s property tax levy, a smaller increase than homeowners may face in Minneapolis. Mayor Kaohly Her will also take a $20,000 pay cut.

Rafael Ortega is stepping down from the County Board and the November election to replace him pits a state representative against St. Paul’s longest-serving City Council member.

The St. Paul City Council originally voted to block the measure because of the city attorney’s recommendation.

The proposed settlement comes as the same City Council member, Anika Bowie, faces another workplace misconduct allegation from another former aide.

Joseph Washington was convicted for sexual assault and kidnapping, but was unarmed when police shot him.