Category: Public Interest
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Types of Plastic Matter
In part three of her series on plastics, Julie Borgerding July walks us through the types of plastics we encounter, and whether we can recycle them. In the US seven […]
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St. Paul Approves Zoning Amendments for Cannabis-Related Businesses
The City Council unanimously approved zoning amendments that outline where different types of legal cannabis operations can locate in St. Paul. These regulations will help support the local economy, promote […]
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The Minnesota Department of Health hosting Radon Poster Contest
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is hosting another Radon Poster Contest for fall 2024! The poster contest raises students’ awareness about radon in the home while using their imagination […]
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2025 supplemental budget and performance measures submitted to county board
Ramsey County Manager Johanna Berg and incoming County Manager Ling Becker provided the Board of Commissioners the proposed 2025 supplemental county budget of $848.5 million on August 27. The budget […]
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Share your ideas with St. Paul Public Works
St. Paul Public Works is working on an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to enhance accessibility for everyone who lives, works, plays and does business within the City […]
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Victoria Park Getting Major Face Lift
On August 9, Victoria Park in the West 7th neighborhood held its groundbreaking ceremony to construct a multi-use athletic field. This is the first of many planned additions to make […]
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West 7th/Fort Road Federation October 2024
Welcome to our newest board member, JB Shank. As a historian and educator at the University of Minnesota, JB is dedicated to fostering thoughtful development while preserving the distinctive character […]
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Highland District Council October 2024
Highland Park neighbor survey deadline: October 1 We want to hear from Highland Park renters, homeowners, business owners and landlords about their priorities. Take the anonymous survey at bit.ly/HDCFeedback24 by […]
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Neighbors Rally Against Rail on West 7th
The Save West 7th Rally was hosted by Citizen Advocates for Regional Transit (CART) on August 12 at Bad Weather Brewing. The event featured business owners, residents and advocates speaking […]