New Tenant Protections Take Effect in St. Paul

New tenant protection rules took effect May 14 in St. Paul, establishing new standards for rental screening, security deposits and eviction notices across the city’s…
Minnesota Students Use Video Campaign to Push Back Against Youth Vaping

Minnesota students are using music, humor and social media-style storytelling to warn their peers about the dangers of vaping through the 2026 Escape the Vape…
New Energy Report Highlights Minnesota’s Clean Energy Growth

A new statewide energy report shows Minnesota continued generating a majority of its electricity from carbon-free sources in 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year the…
Park Square Theatre Announces 51st Season

Park Square Theatre has unveiled its 2026-27 season lineup, featuring a mix of comedy, drama, musicals and psychological thrillers as the downtown St. Paul arts…
State Report Shows Most Minnesota Water Systems Met Federal Standards

More than 99% of Minnesota’s public water systems met all federal health-based drinking water standards in 2025, according to a new annual report released by…
Way Cool Cooking School Brings Their Communal Cooking Classes To St. Paul

For more than two decades, Way Cool Cooking School has built a following in the Twin Cities by turning cooking classes into something more than…
Support 55 years of Free, Nonprofit Community News

The Community Reporter has been serving St. Paul for 55 years this July. For the first time in those 55 years, we’re venturing beyond St.…
From Arts Organizing To 42 Years In The Legislature, Sandy Pappas Readies For Retirement

For more than four decades, Senator Sandy Pappas helped shape both Minnesota policy and the physical landscape of St. Paul — from women’s workplace protections…
Win Big By Shopping Small This Summer on West 7th

The Fort Road Federation and West 7th businesses are launching a two-month “shop small” campaign aimed at encouraging residents to explore and support neighborhood retailers,…