SPPS Asking Voters to Approve $37 Million Annually

Facing a budget deficit of over $50 million per year, the St. Paul Board of Education is asking the voters to approve an additional operating…
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 his proposed $887 million budget…
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…
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 full-frontal assault on the first…
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 the Annunciation Catholic Church school…
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…
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…
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 of community impact this year. …
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 Open for Business initiative, the…