St. Paul Launches Public Budget Engagement Series Amid $26 Million Shortfall

St. Paul residents will have multiple opportunities in the coming weeks to weigh in on city spending priorities as Mayor Kaohly Her’s administration begins work…
Six Months In, Mayor Her Reflects On Initial Crises And The Long-Term Future

When Kaohly Her took office in January as the first woman and first Hmong American elected mayor of St. Paul, she expected to spend her…
Downtown St. Paul’s Billion Dollar Moment

The St. Paul Downtown Alliance held its first Annual Meeting last month at the Palace Theatre. There, we painted a picture of how all the…
St. Paul Secures Partial Wins During 2026 Legislative Session

St. Paul lawmakers and city leaders secured several infrastructure and economic development investments during the 2026 legislative session, though many of the city’s largest requests…
Downtown St. Paul Landmark Downtowner Restaurant Closes After 38 Years

The longtime downtown St. Paul restaurant Downtowner Woodfire Grill permanently closed May 17 after nearly four decades in business, marking the end of an era…
Ramsey County Opens Renovated Government Center in Downtown St. Paul

Ramsey County has reopened and renamed its downtown service hub as the Ramsey County Government Center following major renovations intended to improve public access to…
Park Square Theatre Announces 51st Season

Park Square Theatre has unveiled its 2026-27 season lineup, featuring a mix of comedy, drama, musicals and psychological thrillers as the downtown St. Paul arts…
From Arts Organizing To 42 Years In The Legislature, Sandy Pappas Readies For Retirement

For more than four decades, Senator Sandy Pappas helped shape both Minnesota policy and the physical landscape of St. Paul — from women’s workplace protections…
Yappy Hour

Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026. 5-7 p.m. Kellogg Mall Park. Free. Dog lovers and their pets are invited to downtown Saint Paul…