What’s Next for West 7th Reconstruction, Transit? No One Knows

West 7th/Fort Road Federation Executive Director Julia McColley sent an email on October 7 letting elected and policy leaders know that, without warning or knowledge,…
St. Paul, Ramsey County Propose Increased Budgets, Property Taxes for 2026

On September 4, after a weeks-long delay caused by the cyber attack on the City, Mayor Melvin Carter laid out his proposed $887 million budget…
Public Internet Access Restored at St. Paul Public Library and Parks and Recreation Facilities

Public internet access has been restored at all St. Paul Public Library locations and recreation centers as the city continues its system recovery. On July…
Planning Commission Seeks Transportation Committee Members

The St. Paul Planning Commission is seeking applications from interested residents, employees and business interests to serve on its Transportation Committee. There are at least…
Minimum Wage Increasing in 2026 for St. Paul Businesses

Effective January 1, 2026, the City’s minimum wage hourly rate will be: Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum wage hourly rate will be: Under the…
City of St. Paul Slowly Getting Back Online Following Cyber Attack

The City of St. Paul is slowly bringing the last remaining systems online after shutting down many of them July 29 following a cyber attack.…
City of St. Paul/Forecast Public Art Looking for Artists to Spruce Up Downtown Utility Boxes

Forecast Public Art invites Minnesota-based artists of all experience levels to submit qualifications for the digital design of utility boxes to be installed near and…
City of St. Paul to Appoint Fire Chief Butch Inks to Second Six-Year Term

Mayor Melvin Carter announced the reappointment of Barton “Butch” Inks as St. Paul Fire Chief, who recently celebrated his 40th year serving the City of…
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…