St. Paul Mayor Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Over Alleged ‘MILF’ Comments and Physical Contact

St. Paul mayor sued over alleged sexual harassment, including 'MILF' remarks and touching police chief's thigh. Investigation finds inappropriate behavior.

Editorial Desk

September 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — St. Paul, Minnesota — A high-profile legal battle has erupted between St. Paul’s first female mayor and the city’s police chief, with the latter accusing her of sexual harassment and retaliation following a complaint.

Chief Axel Henry, who has led the St. Paul Police Department since 2022, claims that Mayor Kaohly Her touched his thigh during a budget meeting and referred to herself as a “MILF” — an acronym for “mother I’d like to f—-.” The lawsuit also alleges she made lewd comments about his penis size and described their relationship as needing to be “friends” or “this is not going to work.”

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The 73-page legal filing in Ramsey County District Court names both Her and the city as defendants. It includes prior allegations that Her created a hostile work environment by sending a meme referencing good weinering, a slang term for sexual intercourse. Her spokesperson denied the claims, stating an independent investigation did not confirm any harassment or retaliation. Meanwhile, Her has apologized for past behavior, acknowledging some of her humor was misinterpreted.

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