First National Bank Building’s Iconic ‘1st’ Sign Shines Again Over St. Paul

The familiar red “1st” sign atop downtown St. Paul’s First National Bank Building is glowing again after being dark since 2024.
Construction Begins On 90-Unit Grand Victoria Development

Construction is underway on The Grand Victoria, a 90-unit apartment and retail development that will replace a prominent vacant site along Grand Avenue in St.…
A Light Comes Back On Downtown

There are some moments when you can see change happening in a city. On August 6, one of those moments happened in downtown St. Paul…
Highland Community Spotlight: Joan’s In The Park

Our guests tell us we provide a welcoming and elevated dining experience that they rarely experience in other restaurants. We also get to participate in…
Calmera Massage Brings A “Calm Era” To Grand Avenue

Calmera Massage on Grand is bringing a different kind of wellness experience to Grand Avenue, combining massage therapy, advanced skin care and a Japanese-inspired head…
Community Voices: Downtown’s Skyrocketing Small Business Growth

One of the many vitality indicators we track in downtown includes the movement of small business. The pandemic obviously crushed foot traffic in downtowns everywhere,…
Summer Pests: Helpful information from a pest control pro!

Okay, neighbors, let’s have an honest conversation about the creepy crawlies that come through our windows and doors and disturb our peace. Yes, I’m talking…
Joseph’s Coat Seeks Volunteers As Demand Grows

Joseph’s Coat is seeking additional volunteers to help operate its St. Paul free store as the number of people using the service continues to grow.
Brake Bread Retires Its Bread Bus

Brake Bread removed its distinctive Bread Bus after concluding that the oversized gathering space is too difficult to operate in the bakery’s small parking lot.