Category: Public Interest
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W7/FRF Releases “We Live Here” results
The West 7th/Fort Road Federation released the results from a community conversation they hosted on June 4 at CSPS Hall. The report, titled “We Live Here,” lays out what the…
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Engagement Done Right
At the beginning of a summer now edging toward fall, I had the chance to attend the We Live Here community meeting hosted by the W. 7th/Fort Road Federation. I…
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Fort Road Federation loses lease at Schmidt Rathskeller
The West 7th / Fort road Federation is lost its office space in the Schidt Rathskeller. Their last day at the building was August 9. “The Federation was about five…
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St. Paul’s longest-serving Mayor, George Latimer, passes at 89
George Latimer, who served at Mayor of St. Paul for 14 years from 1976 to 1990, died August 18. He was 89 years old. Born in Schenectady, New York, Latimer…
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Mayor Carter Announces 2025 City Budget Proposal
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter delivered his 2025 Budget Address on August 13, announcing his proposed budget for the upcoming year. Carter called for a budget which totals $855 million,…
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City Council approves Downtown Improvement District expansion
The St. Paul City Council approved a plan last month to expand the existing boundaries of the St. Paul Downtown Improvement District (DID) eastward in downtown to and include residential…
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Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street Bridge Replacement Begins
St. Paul’s longest city-owned bridge is finally being replaced after being found structurally deficient a decade ago. The $91 million Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street Bridge Replacement Project has begun. The bridge,…
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West 7th / Fort Road Federation September 2024
We’ve moved! We are so saddened to share that our time at the Schmidt Rathskeller building came to a close on August 9th. Our new address is 395 Superior St.,…
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Highland District Council September 2024
Grid 11 Special Election HDC is hosting a special election for Grid 11 residents and businesses to select a representative to join our board and advocate for their wishes. Grid…
