State of the City Address 2026

April 20, 2026. 8:30 a.m. International Institute of Minnesota. Free. Mayor Kaohly Her will deliver her first State of the City address, outlining priorities and…
Ramsey County Pitches $320 million ‘Building Stronger Together’ Plan To Reshape Downtown St. Paul, Expand Tax Base

Ramsey County officials are advancing an ambitious $320 million economic development strategy aimed at revitalizing downtown St. Paul and strengthening the county’s long-term fiscal outlook,…
West 7th Selected for J Line Bus Rapid Transit Project

After decades of planning, false starts and shifting priorities, a new vision for transit along West 7th Street is beginning to take shape — this…
St. Paul water utility replaces thousands of lead service lines, plans more in 2026

St. Paul Regional Water Services has replaced about 4,500 lead service lines since 2022 and plans to remove an additional 2,200 in 2026, marking a…
St. Paul boosts emergency rental assistance funding amid housing pressures

St. Paul leaders have redirected $1.42 million to strengthen the city’s Emergency Rental Assistance program, expanding support for residents facing housing instability. The funding, approved…
St. Paul City Council announces 2026 leadership assignments, names new vice president

The St. Paul City Council has finalized its 2026 committee leadership structure, elevating Councilmember Nelsie Yang to vice president and reshuffling key roles that will…
Common Cent Informational Meetings

March 25, 5:30–7 p.m. (in person); April 8, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (virtual). North End Community Center and online. Free. St. Paul Public Works hosts informational meetings…
Common Cent Informational Meetings

March 25, 5:30–7 p.m. (in person); April 8, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (virtual). North End Community Center and online. Free. St. Paul Public Works hosts informational meetings…
West 7th Street Road Project Moves Toward Long-Term Improvements

MnDOT and its local partners have announced a shared commitment to advance long-term repairs and safety improvements along Hwy. 5/West Seventh Street, a major corridor…