From the Capitol

Sen. Sandy Pappas, DISTRICT 65 Just days after the legislature adjourned the first session this year, its unfinished business became painfully evident. On Memorial…
The Best We Can Do

I appreciate the chance to share my impressions of how life has changed during COVID-19. Of course, it’s a different world, both professionally and personally,…
The Best in Us

COUNCIL PERSPECTIVES by Rebecca Noecker As I write this column, it is March 18, 2020, and the world has been thrown into a state of…
Goals for a New Year

by Rebecca Noecker, St. Paul City Council Member I love the possibility of a fresh start. At home, I clean my basement, take stock of…
Addressing Homelessness in 2019

by Rafael Ortega In my work, certain issues keep coming up. One of them is homelessness. I spoke at a community meeting downtown last week…
Riversedge Brings Bold Vision to Downtown

by Commissioner Rafael Ortega Over the past six months, Ramsey County has been working with developer AECOM to refine a vision for the Riversedge development…
Council Perspectives: Council Members Chris Tolbert

It is an honor and a privilege to represent Ward 3 on the St. Paul City Council. We have accomplished so much to make Macalester-Groveland,…
Ward Two Candidate: Council Member Rebecca Noecker

My name is Rebecca Noecker and I am honored to represent Ward 2 on the St. Paul City Council.I am a community activist, a listener,…
You Can Help with our 2020 Budget

Council Perspectives By Rebecca Noecker, City Council Member, Ward 2 Columnist Civic engagement is a lot like exercise. We all know it’s good for us, but…