St. Paul, Ramsey County Propose Increased Budgets, Property Taxes for 2026
On September 4, after a weeks-long delay caused by the cyber attack on the City, Mayor Melvin Carter laid out
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Neighborhood News
Common-Sense Legislation to Prevent More Gun Deaths
Minnesota will not forget the tragedy at Annunciation School on August 27, when a shooter opened fire on children, teachers and clergy as they prayed in church before class. Two children died and 21 people were injured that day — a horror no community should witness.
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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Dear West End, It feels like a surreal time to be a journalist right now with what feels like a
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This is what thoughts and prayers feels like
By Jonathan Dickman, MD, PhD Previously I wrote how “thoughts and prayers” were not enough for gun violence prevention. After
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Woke at the Playground
When asked, the grandparent I met at Thompson Park in West St. Paul said he was from the West 7th Area of St. Paul. There are, of course, play grounds in the West 7th area and nearby that are much closer. Why make the trip across the river? Perhaps his grandkids lived close to the Park. Perhaps like my wife and me, he was in search of new playground options for those days when he was blessed with the care of his grandkids. Or, perhaps he came to the Thompson Park playground because the newly created playground was “Woke.”
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A Friendly Reminder to Take Care of Yourself
I don’t know about you, but 2025 came in hot, and somehow, it’s already almost over. We’ve made it through the State Fair (and all the fried foods that come with it), and now our focus is shifting to fall décor, football season (Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays) and those familiar questions: Will I fly home for Thanksgiving this year? Will I buy Christmas gifts or just give out hugs again?
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Express Bike Shop Celebrates 30 Years
Express Bike Shop, a fixture on Selby Avenue and a social enterprise of Keystone Community Services, is celebrating 30 years
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Nominate your Favorite St. Paul Business for a Business Award
The St. Paul City Council is accepting nominations for the Business Awards Program. Founded in 2015 in partnership with the
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Brick And Mortar Bookshop To Open In Honor Of St. Paul Librarian’s Unique Legacy
More than a decade after her passing, the legacy of beloved St. Paul book collector Jeanette Kamman —fondly known as
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