Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment

Key Points:

• Kaohly Her, the first female mayor of St Paul, is under investigation for sexual harassment following a complaint filed by the city’s police chief, Axel Henry, alleging inappropriate messages sent to employees, including police members.
• An independent inquiry by the law firm Resolute Law is ongoing, with allegations including a message from Her containing sexually suggestive content, as detailed in a letter from Henry’s lawyer.
• Mayor Her has cooperated with the investigation, stating she takes her responsibility seriously and acknowledging that some of her humor may have been inappropriate, while her spokesperson emphasized respect for city employees and adherence to legal protocols regarding the investigation’s outcome.
• Police Chief Henry filed the formal complaint to protect employees and prevent further misconduct, expressing concern about potential retaliation against those speaking out.
• Her, a former state legislator and refugee from Laos, was elected mayor in 2025 and is known for her stance against federal immigration raids in the Minneapolis-St Paul area.