Thank you for the privilege of representing you

District Perspectives St. Paul City Council, Ward 3 As my time representing our neighborhoods that make up Ward 3 ends this year, I want to take the opportunity to thank…
St. Paul decides on November 7

Read the Community Reporter’s guide to the 2023 St. Paul City elections.
City Council updates zoning code to allow for greater housing density

The St. Paul City Council approved changes in the zoning code to allow multi-family housing units to be built on lots previously limited to single-family homes on October 18. The…
St. Paul recognizes seventh annual Business Award winners

The St. Paul City Council announced the winners of the seventh annual St. Paul Business Awards, including two from the West End. The awards acknowledge and celebrate local businesses that…
HPC approves Forepaugh’s porch reconstruction

On September 25, members of St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) approved the demolition and reconstruction of the front porch of the historic Forepaugh mansion, 276 Exchange St. Thomas Duffy,…
SPAC: Fresh Directions, Good Vibrations

In 1977, the nonprofit St. Paul Arts Collective — or SPAC — was born. Diane McNew, SPAC’s current board president, wants us all to recognize and remember the word collective. …
BankCherokee Celebrates 115 Years of Family-Owned Community Banking: Insights from Heidi and Andy Gesell

BankCherokee, a St. Paul community bank deeply rooted in its local community, is commemorating an extraordinary milestone of 115 years in business. As a family-owned institution since its inception, BankCherokee…
Joseph’s Coat Welcomes New Executive Director Rebecca Bedner

The board of directors at Joseph’s Coat, a St. Paul free store providing goods and services to people in need in an environment of dignity and respect, welcomes a new…
Tree Removal along West 7th begins in early October

Minnesota Department of Transportation crews will be removing trees and stumps along West 7th, from Kellogg Blvd. to Edgcumb Rd., beginning October 4. The regularly scheduled maintenance is scheduled to…