
District Perspectives Senate District 65 Think of a 12-year-old child: A sixth or seventh grade student, taking their first steps toward independence, on the cusp…

I’m honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to chair the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The HRA is responsible for much of the…

Hello neighbors! The 2024 legislative session will begin on February 12. My second column in the Community Reporter is a good chance to check in…

Play is a central part of childhood, and a trip to the neighborhood playground is often the highlight of a child’s day. A game of…

District Perspectives St. Paul City Council, Ward 3 As my time representing our neighborhoods that make up Ward 3 ends this year, I want to…

District Perspectives Dave Pinto, Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64B Hello West 7th / Fort Road neighborhood! For the past nine years, I’ve been honored…

Rebecca Noecker City Council Member, Ward 2Columnist When people ask me what I love about my job, I always tell them this: local government is…

by Rafael Ortega, Columnist Ramsey County Commissioner, District 5 In late April, I chaired a workshop where we learned about an innovative new program called the…

District PerspectiveSuccessful 2023 session for the Minnesota Senate Sen. Sandy Pappascolumnist As we enjoy the festivals, music and outdoor activities that make Minnesota summers so wonderful,…