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Pearson's Candy Company is permanently closing its St. Paul factory on Monday, citing rising production costs and ingredient prices. The decision results in approximately 80 layoffs and ends a 67-year presence in the city, prompting local grief over the loss of a cultural icon.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a 73-page lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her and the city, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The suit claims Her made explicit sexual comments, engaged in unwanted physical contact, and doctored photos of officers. While a recent city investigation found Her’s behavior inappropriate but did not substantiate harassment claims, Henry argues the report was a 'whitewash' and that the city withheld the full document. Her’s office maintains she cooperated fully and will follow the investigation's recommendations, though she has apologized for crossing professional boundaries.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a 73-page lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her and the city, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The suit details unwanted touching, sexual innuendos, and altered photos, following a city investigation that found Her’s behavior inappropriate but did not substantiate harassment claims.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a 73-page civil lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her and the city, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The suit details specific incidents, including physical contact during a budget meeting and altered photographs, following an independent investigation that found Her’s behavior inappropriate but did not substantiate harassment claims. Her’s office maintains the investigation cleared her of serious misconduct, while Henry argues the city withheld the full report to minimize his complaints.
An outside investigation found St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her did not sexually harass city workers or retaliate against them, but it concluded she engaged in offensive and inappropriate behavior and created an uncomfortable work environment, including sharing offensive material and altering images of police officials. The full report has not been released. HR recommended maintaining professional boundaries, workplace-conduct training, and hiring an executive coach at the mayor’s expense; she apologized and said she will comply with the steps.
The City of St. Paul completed an HR investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her, finding she engaged in offensive and inappropriate conduct toward city employees and created an uncomfortable workplace, but did not substantiate sexual harassment or retaliation allegations. The city requires Her to adhere to policies, maintain professional boundaries, undergo training, and hire an executive coach at her expense, with six months of monthly follow-ups by HR. Her apologized, stating she will comply and that she respects the process.
A lender has filed a foreclosure lawsuit against Summit Brewing Company for more than $8 million in unpaid debt, seeking a court-appointed receiver after Summit allegedly missed a loan payment and signaled deteriorating liquidity despite a forbearance through July. Summit says it will continue daily operations while pursuing alternative paths with outside advisors, and no court date has yet been scheduled.
A St. Paul mother, Tamica Bazinet, 44, and her son, Dashawn Caradine, 22, are charged with receiving stolen property after a bronze bust of Olympic gymnast Sunisa (Suni) Lee was found in their east-side apartment during a shots-fired response. Police recovered the statue along with a handgun and ammunition; Bazinet said she found the bust in bushes about a month ago, while Caradine claimed he knew it had been in the apartment for about a month. The statue is to be reinstalled at Phalen Regional Park; no motive or thief is identified.
St. Paul began clearing the Fish Hatchery encampment at Pig’s Eye Park, forcing about 100-200 residents to confront uncertainty as city outreach connects people with shelter, housing and health services. While volunteers and residents warn the move could fracture community care, some plan to relocate to other camps or remain on long housing wait lists. The city opened a two-week transitional hub downtown to link residents to shelter, care and financial assistance, with limited storage and rides for those who accept shelter.
New allegations against St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her surface as an outside law firm investigates a formal harassment complaint by Police Chief Axel Henry. A former deputy chief says Her made inappropriate comments about breasts, engaged in other conduct, and altered images displayed at police headquarters; she reportedly placed her portrait over officers’ faces and circulated edited UFC images. The deputy chief reportedly retired due to the alleged behavior. Her’s spokesperson did not immediately comment, and she says the portrayal doesn’t reflect what happened while stressing respect for the investigative process and that city priorities continue.
St. Paul’s first female mayor, Kaohly Her, is under a formal, independent investigation for sexual harassment following a complaint by Police Chief Axel Henry. An outside law firm is probing alleged inappropriate messages to city employees, including members of the police department. Her says she cooperates and regrets any unintended impact, while Henry filed the complaint to protect staff from retaliation; the investigation is ongoing and no findings or public report date have been announced.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is accused by Police Chief Axel Henry of sexual harassment toward him and other city employees, including a text that referenced a ‘Happy Weiner Wednesday.’ The city has hired an outside law firm to investigate, and Henry’s attorney says the mayor’s phones should be examined; litigation is considered foreseeable. Her says she has cooperated with the investigation and believes the full facts will come to light.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation after Police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint alleging inappropriate conduct toward him and other city employees; an outside firm has been hired to conduct the inquiry, and Her says she’s cooperating and expects the full facts to come to light, amid prior allegations and a restraining order petition against her.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation for sexual harassment allegations after Police Chief Axel Henry filed a formal complaint; the city has hired outside counsel to review the matter and is not commenting on specifics.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is the subject of a formal complaint and ongoing investigation after Police Chief Axel Henry alleged sexual harassment of subordinate city employees, including officers; a letter describes inappropriate text messages and requests preservation of devices, while city officials say they cannot comment on the active investigation.