City of St. Paul Opens STAR Grants, Seeks Capital Improvement Proposals

The City of St. Paul has announced two major opportunities for community investment in 2026, with Neighborhood STAR and Cultural STAR grant applications opening Feb.…
Downtown Development Corporation Acquires Mortgage on U.S. Bank Center

The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation (SPDDC) has acquired the distressed mortgage on the U.S. Bank Center building at 101 E. Fifth St., a move…
Great Chefs of Grand Avenue to Debut as Upscale Fundraiser Celebrating Food, Community and Cause

An ambitious new culinary fundraiser will make its debut next month when Great Chefs of Grand Avenue brings together many of St. Paul’s best-known restaurants…
West 7th Businesses Receive Sustainability Grants for Energy Upgrades

Four West 7th neighborhood businesses have been awarded funding through the Sustainable Business Enhancements Grant, a new program aimed at supporting environmentally friendly upgrades while…
Downtown Alliance Seeks Public Input to Reimagine St. Paul’s Core

The St. Paul Downtown Alliance has launched a broad community engagement effort aimed at shaping the future of the city’s downtown core, with input from…
Right Track Launches 2026 Employer Campaign, Honors Partners

The City of St. Paul’s Right Track youth employment program has launched its 2026 employer engagement campaign, aiming to expand paid internship opportunities for local…
SPDDC Acquires Empire Building, Endicott Arcade for Downtown Revitalization

The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation has purchased the historic Empire Building and adjacent Endicott Arcade as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown and…
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…
Highland District Council January 2026

Businesses: Apply for funding Highland Park has two corridors that are eligible for grant funds through the city’s Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program. Businesses along…