Axel Henry

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces a sexual harassment investigation based on allegations including inappropriate text messages. City Council members have issued statements acknowledging the 'serious allegations' while respecting the ongoing investigation, though some criticize City Hall's lack of transparency. Council President Rebecca Noecker declined to comment publicly.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Police Chief Axel Henry had multiple disagreements over ICE operations, police budget cuts, and an internal affairs report before Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint against Her in April. The complaint centered on a meme she shared, while a 2024 internal affairs investigation revealed a sergeant's misconduct, prompting further disputes.

A second senior police official in St Paul has accused Democratic mayor Kaohly Her of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct, creating a sexualized work environment. The allegations follow an earlier complaint by police chief Axel Henry and an ongoing inquiry into her behavior, reported by the Minnesota Star Tribune.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces a sexual harassment investigation linked to a 'Weiner Wednesday' text message. St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a formal complaint, while City Council members Molly Coleman and Saura Jost criticized the lack of transparency in the process. Her stated she will cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation for sexual harassment after a formal complaint was filed with the city. The mayor’s office has declined to comment on the active investigation, and most city council members have also refrained from public statements. A prior harassment complaint against Her in court was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint against Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging inappropriate sexual comments and text messages. The complaint, addressed to the city attorney, includes screenshots of messages and claims the behavior extended to other city employees. The mayor's office declined to comment beyond stating confidentiality and process integrity concerns.

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry addressed Somali gang violence, drone usage, non-fatal shootings, and traffic stops since Philando Castile's 2016 death. He emphasized the city's safety with increased population presence.