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…
Ward 2 Office Welcomes New Legislative Aide

The Office of Council President Rebecca Noecker is thrilled to welcome Megan Jekot as the new Legislative Aide for Ward 2. Megan joined the team…
City Council Says 237 Richmond Can’t Be Used for Construction Business

On May 7, the St. Paul City Council overturned a decision of the Planning Commission, determining 237 Richmond St. could no longer be used by…
Airport Construction Brings More Air Traffic to the West End

If you’ve noticed an uptick in airplane noise in their neighborhood the past month, you aren’t alone and you aren’t imagining things. On April 14,…
Federation Explores Community Air Monitoring Project

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation is looking for 10-15 residents to join a community air monitoring project workgroup. Workgroup members will work with a team…