Origin Stories Part the 15th: Citizen Helpers

In the 1800s there was no Social Security safety net, no food shelves, no unions. It was the days of poorfarms and orphanages and catastrophic illnesses, alcoholism, abandonment. Government was…
Six Months In, Mayor Her Reflects On Initial Crises And The Long-Term Future

When Kaohly Her took office in January as the first woman and first Hmong American elected mayor of St. Paul, she expected to spend her opening months focused on improving…

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Legacy Grants Support Minnesota History Projects

The Minnesota Historical Society has awarded $283,359 in Legacy Amendment grants to 17 history and preservation projects in 15 counties.

Metro Transit Receives National Safety Award

Metro Transit has received a national award for its efforts to improve safety, security and cleanliness on the Twin Cities…
Minnesota Extends Medicaid Provider Enrollment Pause

Minnesota has extended a pause on enrolling new Medicaid providers in 12 services identified as high risk while the state…

St. Paul Adopts Citywide Tree-Preservation Standards

The St. Paul City Council has approved an ordinance establishing citywide standards for protecting and replacing trees affected by municipal…
Minnesota 988 Contacts Continue To Rise

Minnesota’s 988 crisis centers have handled more than 370,000 calls, texts and chats since the national mental-health lifeline launched in…

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Legacy Grants Support Minnesota History Projects

The Minnesota Historical Society has awarded $283,359 in Legacy Amendment grants to 17 history and…
Metro Transit Receives National Safety Award

Metro Transit has received a national award for its efforts to improve safety, security and…
Minnesota Extends Medicaid Provider Enrollment Pause

Minnesota has extended a pause on enrolling new Medicaid providers in 12 services identified as…
St. Paul Adopts Citywide Tree-Preservation Standards

The St. Paul City Council has approved an ordinance establishing citywide standards for protecting and…
Minnesota 988 Contacts Continue To Rise

Minnesota’s 988 crisis centers have handled more than 370,000 calls, texts and chats since the…

Origin Stories Part the 15th: Citizen Helpers

In the 1800s there was no Social Security safety net, no food shelves, no unions. It was the days of…

Macalester-Groveland Community Council News August 2026

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How St. Paul Organizations Are Putting Commercial Corridor Dollars to Work

Drivers entering St. Paul on West 7th Street are now greeted by a colorful…

Legacy Grants Support Minnesota History Projects

The Minnesota Historical Society has awarded $283,359 in Legacy Amendment grants to 17 history and preservation projects in 15 counties.