Category: Public Interest
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Community Voices: What is Happening with Lowry Apartments?
What’s Happening with the Former Lowry Apartments? The Community Deserves Answers! The City of St. Paul condemned and boarded up the Lowry Apartments, displacing residents and leaving behind a vacant,…
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West 7th/Fort Road Federation April 2025
Save the date for our Annual Meeting: Join us on Tuesday, April 29th at Summit Brewing (910 Montreal Circle) for our Annual Meeting. This event is an opportunity to learn…
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Highland District Council April 2025
Represent your neighbors – apply to join our board The Highland District Council (HDC) is led by a group of neighborhood volunteers who are elected by Highland Park residents and…
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Neighbors Continue Fight Against Garbage Depot Despite Losses at City
After filing an appeal to the City’s Planning Commision on January 21, the West 7th / Fort Road Federation continued to advocate against the proposed construction of a garbage truck…
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Downtown St. Paul on the Cusp of Major Redevelopment
The week of February 17 saw some major development news for downtown St. Paul, including a potential $130 development project and the creation of a new organization focused exclusively on…
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How Federal Funding Impacts Minnesotans
Until this January, I’d wager many Minnesotans didn’t spend much time thinking about the way our federal government moves money around. That’s what’s great about a government that works the…
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Right Track Youth Employment Program Launches 2025 Employer Engagement
The City of St. Paul’s youth employment and training program Right Track has launched its 2025 employer engagement efforts. For over a decade, Right Track has provided high quality internship…
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March Pause For Garbage Cart Changes
Residents with the citywide garbage program will temporarily not be able to change their current garbage cart size or service level between March 1 and April 1. This pause is…
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West 7th / Fort Road Federation March 2025
560 Randolph, FCC Trash Truck Appeal Our work continues on our appeal of the proposed trash truck site at 560 Randolph. Subscribe to our newsletter and/or check our website for…
