Category: Public Interest
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West 7th Selected for J Line Bus Rapid Transit Project
After decades of planning, false starts and shifting priorities, a new vision for transit along West 7th Street is beginning to take shape — this…
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Setting the Stage for Bold Action at Ramsey County
District Perspectives, Ramsey County Commissioner, District 5 A new analysis of Ramsey County’s fiscal health — recently presented to the County Board — sends a…
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Third Suspect Charged in Fatal February Shooting
A planned robbery in the West 7th neighborhood on Feb. 2 left David Lee Turner III, 23, dead for the second murder of 2026 in…
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Shepard Road closure begins for major I-35E bridge replacement
A key riverfront corridor in St. Paul is set to close for months as part of an $18 million state project to replace aging infrastructure…
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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.…
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St. Paul water utility replaces thousands of lead service lines, plans more in 2026
St. Paul Regional Water Services has replaced about 4,500 lead service lines since 2022 and plans to remove an additional 2,200 in 2026, marking a…
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St. Paul boosts emergency rental assistance funding amid housing pressures
St. Paul leaders have redirected $1.42 million to strengthen the city’s Emergency Rental Assistance program, expanding support for residents facing housing instability. The funding, approved…
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Ramsey County offers property tax relief tied to Operation Metro Surge impacts
Ramsey County is offering temporary property tax relief and expanded mental health support for residents affected by Operation Metro Surge, a large-scale federal immigration enforcement…
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St. Paul City Council announces 2026 leadership assignments, names new vice president
The St. Paul City Council has finalized its 2026 committee leadership structure, elevating Councilmember Nelsie Yang to vice president and reshuffling key roles that will…
