Highland District Council Extends Deadline for Commercial Corridor Grants

The Highland District Council is looking for businesses and organizations interested in corridor beautification, public art, planning, marketing, events or revitalizing underused properties to apply…
“Origin Story” to Have a Second Printing

Joe Landsberger’s history of the West End, “Origin Story of Fort Road/West Seventh Street, the Township/City of Saint Paul, the Territory/State of Minnesota: Glacial Age…
Amtrak and States Celebrate Borealis Reaching a Quarter-Million Riders

Amtrak carried its 250,000th guest on state-sponsored Borealis trains between the Twin Cities and Chicago over the Independence Day 2025 holiday weekend. Operated daily by…
Met Council to Increase Wastewater Rates 5.8%

The Twin Cities region will continue to have one of the lowest costs for sewage treatment, despite a 5.8% increase in the municipal wastewater charge…
Funding available for Minnesota clean energy projects

The Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) is accepting community-led project proposals related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicles and energy storage projects within Minnesota.…
A Tail Wagging Good Time

Grand Avenue is going to the dogs this month when Paws on Grand returns to the corridor September 7. Local businesses along Grand will be…
School Board Approves November Referendum

Facing a $51 million deficit this year, and ongoing deficits projected to be over $35 million annually, the St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) Board of…
West 7th/Fort Road Federation Launches New Sustainable Business Enhancements Grant

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation announced a new grant opportunity aimed at helping small businesses in the West 7th neighborhood reduce their environmental footprint while…
Insty Prints Merging with Allegra Eagan

Long-time print shop Insty Prints announced last month they would be shutting down their operations on West 7th and merging with Allegra print shop in…