Ramsey County Reallocates Riverview Corridor Funding Away from West 7th

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners reallocated nearly a billion dollars, almost three-quarters of which was originally earmarked for Riverview Corridor, on June 10. In…
Ramsey County Downtown Service Center Reopens With Expanded Services, Upgraded Space

After seven months of renovations, Ramsey County’s Downtown Service Center has reopened in a newly upgraded office just a few doors down from its previous…
St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation Working to Acquire Alliance Bank Center

The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation (SPDDC) announced it has purchased the bank note for the former Alliance Bank Center building, located at 55 5th…
City of St. Paul Reopens Downpayment Assistance Programs, Expands Inheritance Fund

Programs will award a total $2 million for residents who meet income and asset limit qualifications or are direct descendants of the Rondo and West…
Thoughts and Prayers Continue to Not Be Enough

By Jonathan Dickman, MD, PhD Back in 2022 I wrote in this column how “thoughts and prayers” were not going to be enough to solve…
West 7th / Fort Road Federation July 2025

Neighborhood Clean Up: Join us on Saturday, July 26th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Palace Community Center for a community cleanup! We’ll provide all the…
Highland District Council July 2025

Engagement Committee seeking members We’re seeking volunteers to join our Community Engagement Committee. The committee is responsible for programs, spaces, and events related to community…
Highland District Council Seeking Applicants to Improve Commercial Corridors

Businesses needing financial assistance for improvement projects have until June 27 to submit an application to St. Paul’s new Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program. The…
Guest Column: Borealis Trains Achieve Milestone Anniversary

As Chair of the Great River Rail Commission, I am passionate about passenger rail travel. The Commission is one of the leading voices on passenger…