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Mayor Her investigation: Actions were 'offensive and inappropriate,' but not sexual harassment

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul • September 18, 2026 • nation

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The City of St. Paul completed its investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her's conduct, finding she engaged in offensive and inappropriate behavior but did not substantiate allegations of sexual harassment or retaliation.
Police Chief Axel Henry had filed a formal complaint accusing Mayor Her of making inappropriate sexual comments and sharing offensive material, prompting the city to hire an outside law firm for the investigation.
The investigation concluded that Mayor Her violated workplace conduct policies by creating an uncomfortable environment and sharing offensive content but did not engage in sexual harassment or retaliatory actions.
Mayor Her apologized for crossing professional boundaries and causing discomfort, committing to comply with required action steps including workplace conduct training and retaining an executive coach.
The city's human resources department will monitor Mayor Her's adherence to these measures for six months, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance on offensive behavior and retaliation in the workplace.

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