Origin Stories Part the 15th: Citizen Helpers

In the 1800s there was no Social Security safety net, no food shelves, no unions. It was the days of poorfarms and orphanages and catastrophic illnesses, alcoholism, abandonment. Government was…
Six Months In, Mayor Her Reflects On Initial Crises And The Long-Term Future

When Kaohly Her took office in January as the first woman and first Hmong American elected mayor of St. Paul, she expected to spend her opening months focused on improving…

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Summer Pests: Helpful information from a pest control pro!

Okay, neighbors, let’s have an honest conversation about the creepy crawlies that come through our windows and doors and disturb…

Man Charged In Triple Killing At St. Paul Apartment Complex

A St. Paul man has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of three people…
Joseph’s Coat Seeks Volunteers As Demand Grows

Joseph’s Coat is seeking additional volunteers to help operate its St. Paul free store as the number of people using…

Five Public Pianos Return To Grand Avenue

Grand Avenue visitors can make their own music this summer on five decorated public pianos installed outside neighborhood businesses and…
Brake Bread Retires Its Bread Bus

Brake Bread removed its distinctive Bread Bus after concluding that the oversized gathering space is too difficult to operate in…

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Man Charged In Triple Killing At St. Paul Apartment Complex

A St. Paul man has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder in the…
Regional Water Services Releases Annual Quality Report

Saint Paul Regional Water Services has released its 2026 Water Quality Report, detailing the sources,…
St. Paul Extends Class N License Payment Deadlines

St. Paul businesses holding Class N licenses may pay their 2026 renewal fees as late…
STAR Grants Direct $3.3 Million To St. Paul Projects

St. Paul has approved more than $3.3 million in Sales Tax Revitalization grants for neighborhood…
Legacy Grants Support Minnesota History Projects

The Minnesota Historical Society has awarded $283,359 in Legacy Amendment grants to 17 history and…

Summer Pests: Helpful information from a pest control pro!

Okay, neighbors, let’s have an honest conversation about the creepy crawlies that come through our windows and doors and disturb…

Five Public Pianos Return To Grand Avenue

Grand Avenue visitors can make their own music this summer on five decorated public…
Brake Bread Retires Its Bread Bus

Brake Bread removed its distinctive Bread Bus after concluding that the oversized gathering space…

Como Zoo Names Baby Sloth Cusi

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory’s baby Hoffman’s two-toed sloth has a name: Cusi, a Quechua word meaning “joy.”

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Summer Pests: Helpful information from a pest control pro!

Okay, neighbors, let’s have an honest conversation about the creepy…
Joseph’s Coat Seeks Volunteers As Demand Grows

Joseph’s Coat is seeking additional volunteers to help operate its…
Brake Bread Retires Its Bread Bus

Brake Bread removed its distinctive Bread Bus after concluding that…

Star House Crisis Nursery Reopens In Midway

STAR House will reopen its crisis-nursery services in St. Paul’s…
Celebrate the Last of Summer at Your Library

Savor the final stretch of summer with fun, flavor, and…
Macalester-Groveland Community Council News August 2026

Register for Mac-Grove Fest 2026: September 12th, 11 AM -…

Minnesota 988 Contacts Continue To Rise

Minnesota’s 988 crisis centers have handled more than 370,000 calls,…
Northern Commons Launches Speaker Series Exploring Future of Care

A new speaker series in Lowertown will invite residents to…
AAA Launches E-Bike Safety Campaign as Ridership Grows

AAA is launching a new public safety campaign aimed at…