MDH Report Finds Most Maternal Deaths in Minnesota Are Preventable

A new report from the Minnesota Department of Health found that 95% of maternal deaths in the state from 2017 to 2021 were preventable, underscoring…
Minnesota Appeals Federal Decision to Withhold Medicaid Funding

Minnesota is appealing a federal decision to withhold more than $2 billion in annual Medicaid funding, a move state officials say could destabilize health care…
West 7th / Fort Road Federation February 2026

It’s a great time to plug in! Contact the Federation with questions, to connect with neighbors, or to find local resources. Salt Reduction in West…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…