Community Voices: Performing arts going strong downtown

Mark Twain’s oft-quoted comment that reports of his death had been “greatly exaggerated” can also be applied to the much-maligned downtown of our own capitol…
St. Paul Launches $5 Million Downtown Vitality Fund To Boost Housing, Business Activity

The city of St. Paul has launched a new $5 million Downtown Vitality Fund aimed at supporting housing development and economic activity in the downtown…
State Heritage Grants Include St. Paul Projects Preserving Local History

Several St. Paul organizations are among the recipients of nearly $277,000 in statewide grants awarded to preserve Minnesota history through the Minnesota Historical Society. The…
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,…
St. Paul outlines 2026 legislative priorities, including arena overhaul and West 7th investment

City leaders are seeking significant state support this year for a range of priorities, from revitalizing downtown assets to investing in the West 7th corridor.…
St. Paul Downtown Alliance Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 6; 4–6 p.m. Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Free; RSVP required. The St. Paul Downtown Alliance is hosting its Annual Meeting, bringing together community…
Aldi To Replace Former Lunds & Byerlys In Downtown St. Paul

A full-service grocery store is set to return to downtown St. Paul after nearly a yearlong absence, with discount grocer ALDI planning to move into…
Downtown St. Paul Investment Fund Launches With $30 Million In Backing

A new real estate investment fund aimed at accelerating downtown redevelopment has launched with $30 million already committed, marking a significant private-sector bet on the…
Downtown Development Corporation Acquires Mortgage on U.S. Bank Center

The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation (SPDDC) has acquired the distressed mortgage on the U.S. Bank Center building at 101 E. Fifth St., a move…