Right Track Launches 2026 Employer Campaign, Honors Partners

The City of St. Paul’s Right Track youth employment program has launched its 2026 employer engagement campaign, aiming to expand paid internship opportunities for local…
SPDDC Acquires Empire Building, Endicott Arcade for Downtown Revitalization

The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation has purchased the historic Empire Building and adjacent Endicott Arcade as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown and…
METRO Bronze Line Announced as Locally Funded Bus Rapid Transit Project

Ramsey County and regional partners have unveiled the METRO Bronze Line, a reimagined bus rapid transit project designed to improve connections between Maplewood, Downtown St.…
West 7th / Fort Road Federation January 2026

Holiday Decor Competition Do you have a neighbor that wows you every year with their holiday decor? Think yours are the best?! Nominations are now…
Highland District Council January 2026

Businesses: Apply for funding Highland Park has two corridors that are eligible for grant funds through the city’s Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program. Businesses along…
Progress for Minnesota, Despite Trump

I was glad to see so many folks from the neighborhood at the recent “Future of West 7th” town hall at North Garden Theater. With…
Highland District Council Announces First Round of Commercial Corridor Grant Funding Recipients

Murals, window displays, small business marketing efforts and new awnings are just some of the improvements coming to Highland in the coming months thanks to…
West 7th VIBE Awards Announced

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation announced the 13 winners of their West 7th VIBE program, offering small grants along two tracks for artists and businesses…
West 7th Places Third in ABRT Evaluation

In their evaluation of future arterial bus rapid transit routes, Metro Transit recently announced that West 7th placed third in a technical evaluation behind Nicollet…