METRO Bronze Line Announced as Locally Funded Bus Rapid Transit Project

Ramsey County and regional partners have unveiled the METRO Bronze Line, a reimagined bus rapid transit project designed to improve connections between Maplewood, Downtown St.…
A Touch of Andrea Salon Closes on Christmas Eve After More Than Four Decades of Community Care

After more than 40 years behind the chair and nearly three decades as a West 7th neighborhood fixture, Andrea Burnstein quietly closed the door to…
Mor Boutique Brings Community-Focused, “Life-First” Retail to Grand Avenue

When Sara Holst officially opened the doors of Mor Boutique on October 11, she wasn’t launching a long-planned retail venture—she was following what she describes…
Plans for Keg and Case Renovation Call For Boxing Gym, Events Center

The Keg And Case building at 928 West 7th could be getting new life in the coming months. Outlaw Developers presented plans for a new…
Moloney’s Irish Imports Opens in Former Irish on Grand Space

On Saturday, November 8, Moloney’s Irish Imports officially opened in the Former Irish on Grand space, the same Grand Avenue storefront where generations of locals…
Highland District Council Announces First Round of Commercial Corridor Grant Funding Recipients

Murals, window displays, small business marketing efforts and new awnings are just some of the improvements coming to Highland in the coming months thanks to…
West 7th VIBE Awards Announced

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation announced the 13 winners of their West 7th VIBE program, offering small grants along two tracks for artists and businesses…
West 7th Places Third in ABRT Evaluation

In their evaluation of future arterial bus rapid transit routes, Metro Transit recently announced that West 7th placed third in a technical evaluation behind Nicollet…
Senator Sandy Pappas Announces Retirement

Senator Sandy Pappas (DFL-St. Paul), a former Senate President and longstanding member, ranking member and chair of the Capital Investment Committee, announced today that she…