Neighborhood STAR Grant Application Opens March 31

Applications for the Neighborhood STAR Program open March 31. The program offers grants to projects that contribute to the prosperity, cultural diversity and vitality of…
Metropolitan Council to Open Section 8 Housing Waiting List

The Metropolitan Council will take applications for its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list for the first time in nearly three years beginning on…
St. Paul Joins San Francisco Lawsuit Challenging President’s Threats to Withhold Federal Funds

Mayor Melvin Carter announced signing on to a lawsuit filed by the City of San Francisco challenging the legality of a recent executive order on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…