Category: Public Interest
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Noecker, Perez-Vega Announce Runs for Ramsey County Board Seat Long Held By Rafael Ortega
The Ramsey County Board seat held for more than three decades by Commissioner Rafael Ortega will be open next year, with St. Paul City Council…
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From Trees to Wrapping Paper, Find Holiday Waste Collection and Recycling Options
St. Paul residents can recycle natural holiday trees and dispose of seasonal waste through city and county programs designed to reduce landfill use and prevent…
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St. Paul City Council Adopts 2026 Budget
The St. Paul City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2026 budget, finalizing a $883 million spending plan shaped through collaboration with the Carter administration and…
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Ramsey County Approves 2026 Budget with Reduced Levy Increase
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s 2026–2027 biennial budget, lowering the proposed property tax levy increase to 8.25% for 2026. The…
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West 7th Businesses Receive Sustainability Grants for Energy Upgrades
Four West 7th neighborhood businesses have been awarded funding through the Sustainable Business Enhancements Grant, a new program aimed at supporting environmentally friendly upgrades while…
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Downtown Alliance Seeks Public Input to Reimagine St. Paul’s Core
The St. Paul Downtown Alliance has launched a broad community engagement effort aimed at shaping the future of the city’s downtown core, with input from…
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Right Track Launches 2026 Employer Campaign, Honors Partners
The City of St. Paul’s Right Track youth employment program has launched its 2026 employer engagement campaign, aiming to expand paid internship opportunities for local…
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SPDDC Acquires Empire Building, Endicott Arcade for Downtown Revitalization
The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation has purchased the historic Empire Building and adjacent Endicott Arcade as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown and…
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METRO Bronze Line Announced as Locally Funded Bus Rapid Transit Project
Ramsey County and regional partners have unveiled the METRO Bronze Line, a reimagined bus rapid transit project designed to improve connections between Maplewood, Downtown St.…
