Hard Work Beyond the Headlines

The funding will help jumpstart development at RiversEdge, the site of the former West Publishing Building and Ramsey County jail that has sat vacant for…
City Opens Capital Improvement Budget For Community Input

Residents have an opportunity to help shape future infrastructure investments as the city opens its 2026 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) community poll. The poll, open…
Court Ruling Delays Victoria Park Accessible Playground Project

Plans for a new universally accessible playground at Victoria Park in the West 7th neighborhood have been delayed following a ruling by the Minnesota Court…
St. Paul Launches $5 Million Downtown Vitality Fund To Boost Housing, Business Activity

The city of St. Paul has launched a new $5 million Downtown Vitality Fund aimed at supporting housing development and economic activity in the downtown…
Metro Transit Proposes Fare Changes Affecting St. Paul Riders

Metro Transit is seeking public input on proposed fare changes that could affect bus and transit riders across St. Paul, including commuters traveling through downtown…
Proposed Xcel Energy Gas Rate Increase Could Impact St. Paul Households

Residents and businesses in St. Paul could see higher utility bills under a proposed natural gas rate increase from Xcel Energy now under review by…
Vintage thrift store opens in downtown St. Paul storefront initiative

A new sibling-owned vintage and thrift store has opened in downtown St. Paul, adding to ongoing efforts to revitalize vacant storefronts in the city’s core.…
St. Paul City Council Strengthens Immigration Enforcement Policies With Unanimous Vote

The St. Paul City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance aimed at strengthening city policies governing interactions with federal immigration enforcement, responding to concerns raised…
State Heritage Grants Include St. Paul Projects Preserving Local History

Several St. Paul organizations are among the recipients of nearly $277,000 in statewide grants awarded to preserve Minnesota history through the Minnesota Historical Society. The…