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…
St. Paul Rotary Bringing Fireworks Back To St. Paul This July 4th

Public Independence Day fireworks are set to return to St. Paul this summer for the first time in years, as the St. Paul Rotary Club…
Oneida Scholarship Opens for West 7th Adult Learners

Adult learners in St. Paul’s West 7th neighborhood can now apply for the 2026 Oneida Scholarship, a program offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000…
Highland District Council Announces New Board Members

The Highland District Council has announced the results of its 2026 board election, welcoming 10 new members who will help guide neighborhood issues ranging from…
St. Paul Secures Partial Wins During 2026 Legislative Session

St. Paul lawmakers and city leaders secured several infrastructure and economic development investments during the 2026 legislative session, though many of the city’s largest requests…
Twin Cities Irish Fest Launches Emergency Fundraising Campaign

Organizers of Twin Cities Irish Fest have launched an emergency fundraising campaign aimed at preserving one of St. Paul’s largest annual cultural festivals. Festival leaders…
St. Paul, Minneapolis rank among nation’s top park systems in 2026 ParkScore index

Trust for Public Land has again ranked both Minneapolis and St. Paul among the nation’s best big-city park systems in its 2026 ParkScore index, with…
Downtown St. Paul Landmark Downtowner Restaurant Closes After 38 Years

The longtime downtown St. Paul restaurant Downtowner Woodfire Grill permanently closed May 17 after nearly four decades in business, marking the end of an era…
Ramsey County Opens Renovated Government Center in Downtown St. Paul

Ramsey County has reopened and renamed its downtown service hub as the Ramsey County Government Center following major renovations intended to improve public access to…