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…
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…
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…
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…
Highland District Council March 2025

Workshops for renters and homeowners The Home Improvement Workshop Day returns on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m.-noon at Cretin-Derham Hall. Attend one-hour workshops throughout…
West 7th Neighbors Oppose New Garbage Truck Depot

The facility on Randolph near West 7th runs afoul of long-standing City plans, according to the West 7th / Fort Road Federation. West End residents…
What I’m Excited About in 2025

Council Perspectives, St. Paul City Council Ward 2 I love the freshness of a new year. It gives you a chance to take stock, recommit…
Ward 4 Councilmember, Council President Mitra Jalali Announces Retirement

Council President Mitra Jalali announced on social media January 24 that she would be retiring her post on the City Council effective February 5. She…