Ramsey County Pitches $320 million ‘Building Stronger Together’ Plan To Reshape Downtown St. Paul, Expand Tax Base

Ramsey County officials are advancing an ambitious $320 million economic development strategy aimed at revitalizing downtown St. Paul and strengthening the county’s long-term fiscal outlook,…
HOURCAR Opens New Electric Carshare Hub In West 7th Neighborhood

HOURCAR has launched a new electric carshare hub in the West 7th neighborhood, expanding access to flexible transportation options for residents and nearby communities. The…
St. Paul outlines 2026 legislative priorities, including arena overhaul and West 7th investment

City leaders are seeking significant state support this year for a range of priorities, from revitalizing downtown assets to investing in the West 7th corridor.…
Community ownership grant supports new real estate co-op in St. Paul

A new real estate cooperative in St. Paul has received a $125,000 grant to acquire its first property, marking a step forward in the city’s…
Fort Road Cannabis Brings Boutique Approach To New Industry In West 7th

A century-old storefront near the corner of Randolph Avenue and West 7th is now home to one of the neighborhood’s newest businesses — and one…
Highland Park Community Spotlight: Tiffany Sports Lounge

Each month, we are featuring a Highland Park business or organization. Community Spotlight honorees may have deep roots in Highland Park or might be new…
West 7th / Fort Road Federation April 2026

Annual Meeting April 13th | 6-8 p.m. Connect with neighbors, chat with local organizations and city departments, and learn about projects happening across the West…
Grand Hand Gallery Opens New Home On Grand Avenue, Continuing A Community Art Tradition

After more than two decades in one Grand Avenue storefront, a longtime St. Paul art destination has found a new home just a little farther…
Revitalize West 7th Spring Grant Round Opens For Facade Projects

Small businesses and property owners in the West 7th corridor can now apply for up to $10,000 in improvement funding as the West 7th/Fort Road…