Category: Public Interest
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Six Months In, Mayor Her Reflects On Initial Crises And The Long-Term Future
When Kaohly Her took office in January as the first woman and first Hmong American elected mayor of St. Paul, she expected to spend her…
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Downtown St. Paul’s Billion Dollar Moment
The St. Paul Downtown Alliance held its first Annual Meeting last month at the Palace Theatre. There, we painted a picture of how all the…
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Town Hall focuses on election security, Operation Metro Surge
More than 400 community members packed C.S.P.S. Hall on May 19 for an opportunity to talk to three of St. Paul’s highest ranking public officials…
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Ramsey County Attorney’s Office Touts Gains in Reducing Youth Crime
The (Re)Imagining Justice for Youth (RJY) initiative aims to help youth connect through community to reduce criminal behavior. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced the…
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Highland District Council Announces New Board Members
The Highland District Council has announced the results of its 2026 board election, welcoming 10 new members who will help guide neighborhood issues ranging from…
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St. Paul Secures Partial Wins During 2026 Legislative Session
St. Paul lawmakers and city leaders secured several infrastructure and economic development investments during the 2026 legislative session, though many of the city’s largest requests…
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St. Paul, Minneapolis rank among nation’s top park systems in 2026 ParkScore index
Trust for Public Land has again ranked both Minneapolis and St. Paul among the nation’s best big-city park systems in its 2026 ParkScore index, with…
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Ramsey County Opens Renovated Government Center in Downtown St. Paul
Ramsey County has reopened and renamed its downtown service hub as the Ramsey County Government Center following major renovations intended to improve public access to…
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St. Paul Seeks Public Input on Harriet Island Long-Range Plan
St. Paul officials are asking residents to help shape the future of Harriet Island Regional Park through a new long-range planning process that will guide…
