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Downtown St. Paul property values down, residential values up
Four takeaways from this year's Ramsey County Assessor's report.
St. Paul proposal would allow cannabis businesses throughout commercial corridors
Larger businesses would be limited to areas zoned for industrial uses, and retailers could not be within 300 feet of a school.
St. Paul is considering a switch to one-sided winter parking rules
Changes are likely years away, but a pilot in some St. Paul neighborhoods could start next winter.
St. Paul leaders have high hopes for lackluster 5th Street
A trip down 5th Street spotlights many of the struggles downtowns have experienced across the country even before the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New surface parking lots in St. Paul would have to make room for EV chargers under proposed ordinance
The proposal aims to bring St. Paul closer to meeting climate policy targets and projected market demand for electric vehicles.
St. Paul council members condemn decision not to charge officer who killed Yia Xiong
Three council members said they were "deeply disturbed" by prosecutors' determination that deadly force was justified in the 2023 shooting.
6 takeaways from St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's State of the City address
Mayor wants a renovated arena, more downtown housing and a new approach to snow plowing.
St. Paul City Council passes resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza
After avoiding the issue for a month, the council unanimously approved a resolution calling for an end to the fighting and U.S. military aid to Israel.
Up above the St. Paul skyways, an abandoned city park gathers fines and dust
The old Town Square Park turned from an asset to an eyesore, and there's no end in sight.
St. Paul picks one trash hauler to replace five, while dipping its toe in the garbage business
The city wants FCC Environmental to take over hauling, but will also make a first foray into municipally-run collections.
Organizers launch campaign for St. Paul child care ballot measure
The ballot question would increase St. Paul property taxes to fund up to $20 million in child care subsidies for low-income families.
New St. Paul City Council avoiding a formal stance on Israel-Hamas war
Council members say they plan to advocate for peace without voting on a cease-fire resolution.
What to know about St. Paul's plan to add 119 miles of bikeways
The plan, which calls for more separated bikeways, would be built out over decades.
Jim Crockarell, downtown St. Paul's most prolific property owner, dies at 79
A complicated figure at times embroiled in conflicts with the city, labor unions and more, Crockarell — through his real estate development company Madison Equities — owned some of the most recognizable facades in the state capital's skyline.
Developer makes deal with St. Paul for millions in tax breaks if rent control imposed
Sherman Associates is redeveloping a downtown office tower into market-rate apartments.
St. Paul swears in first all-female City Council
Hundred cheered as the seven women took their oaths of office on stage at St. Paul's Ordway Concert Hall.
St. Paul will swear in its first all-female City Council on Tuesday. How did we get here?
When St. Paul's new City Council is sworn in on Tuesday, all of its seats will be filled by women for the first time in the city's 170-year history.
Study: St. Paul's guaranteed income program helped families
The University of Pennsylvania study found the extra money to low-income St. Paul families improved positive outlooks as well as cash flow.
Three-story loon statue headed to park near Allianz Field
The installation will be part of the long-awaited development surrounding the soccer stadium.
City Council member wants Rondo Avenue to regain a place in St. Paul
Russel Balenger wants to rename parts of Concordia and St. Anthony avenues after the legendary street that was removed by freeway construction in the 1960s.
St. Paul City Council approves $844 million budget for 2024
The adopted plan was largely the same as what Mayor Melvin Carter proposed in August, with a few minor tweaks and additions.
With winter approaching, St. Paul makes plans to shore up its struggling skyways
COVID-19 aid will pay for physical improvements, and a proposed ordinance aims to make it easier to crack down on scofflaw building owners.
Saura Jost declared winner of St. Paul's Third Ward race, cementing city's historic all-female council
The new council, among the city's youngest and most diverse, will be sworn in early next year.
Anika Bowie, Cheniqua Johnson elected to first all-female St. Paul City Council
After tallying ranked-choice votes, they are declared winners in the city's First and Seventh wards.
St. Paul voters elect a young, diverse — and possibly all-female — City Council
Two races won't have declared winners until Friday, due to ranked-choice voting, but women of color lead in both contests.
St. Paul poised for City Council shake-up, as at least two races remain undecided
Women were leading contests in all seven wards, meaning that St. Paul could have an all-women council for the first time in the city's history.
What to know about the proposed sales tax increase on St. Paul ballots
If passed by voters, the tax would raise nearly $1 billion for streets and parks over 20 years.
St. Paul's Justus Ramsey House to be rebuilt on Transportation Museum grounds
The announcement Friday closes a chapter in the roller-coaster saga of one of St. Paul's oldest homes, which was nearly destroyed at the start of the year.
St. Paul City Council votes to allow multi-unit housing throughout city
Under a sweeping set of changes to the zoning code, duplexes and triplexes will be allowed on almost any lot.
Ramsey County refunding $3.75M after double billing nearly 700 taxpayers
A problem with the county's electronic payment system charged some residents and businesses twice this month.
Why does my St. Paul tax bill cost that much? Five things to know.
Inflation, city fees and state funding levels all play a role as city leaders set the tax levy — and determine your share of the bill.
In St. Paul's Fourth Ward, Mitra Jalali pushes for more progressive City Council agenda
The DFL incumbent faces one challenger, libertarian Robert Bushard who's "pretty certain" he will lose.
Public shows strong support for St. Paul zoning changes geared toward density
If passed by the City Council, properties with up to six housing units would be allowed throughout the city.
Duplexes, townhomes, cluster developments: What to know about St. Paul's proposed zoning changes
St. Paul is considering eliminating single-family-only zoning, with the goal of boosting the city's housing stock.
As longtime City Council Member Chris Tolbert steps down, four vie to represent St. Paul's Third Ward
For the first time in 12 years, the Highland Park and Macalester-Groveland district has an open council seat.
St. Paul bans smoking in city parks, near public buildings and outside workplaces
The city joins several others that have regulated recreational cannabis since Minnesota legalized its use.
St. Paul City Council approves 3.7% maximum property tax levy hike
But homeowners could see slightly smaller tax bills from the city, due to growth in commercial and industrial sectors.
St. Paul's Inheritance Fund helps first Rondo descendant buy a home
The city program provides forgivable loans aiming to rebuild wealth for those who lost properties to Intestate 94.
St. Paul moves to ban smoking in city parks, near some building entrances
The city is weighing its role in regulating the recently legalized use of recreational cannabis.
St. Paul leaders celebrate construction of long-desired North End Community Center
The recreation center is set to open in late 2024.
With marijuana legal, St. Paul council weighs restrictions on public smoking
Minnesota's capital, like communities across the state, is figuring out how to adapt after the legalization of recreational marijuana.
'Transit's been hit hard': Getting to the fair can be a trip in itself
With attendance currently on pace to exceed last year's Minnesota State Fair — which saw the fifth-largest crowds in its history — officials are encouraging fairgoers to plan ahead and have a Plan B.
Downtown St. Paul's Pedro Park gets $6M for long-awaited expansion
The city aims to finish construction of the pint-sized park by spring of 2025.
Black leaders push back on St. Paul's pick for reparations commission staffer
Hours after a protest at City Hall, officials said the hire had withdrawn her name from consideration.
Proposal to allow fourplexes in most parts of St. Paul heads to City Council
Proposed zoning amendments aim to create more 'missing middle' housing.
St. Paul City Council overrides Carter's veto of child care ballot question
The mayor said the proposed 2024 ballot question, which aims to fund child care for low-income families, makes "empty promises."
Campaign bloc: Group determined to become St. Paul's first all-women City Council
Election wins for all seven candidates would herald in the youngest and most diverse council in city history.
St. Paul mayor wants to use pandemic aid to erase medical debt
By partnering with a nonprofit, $1.1 million from the city could wipe out up to 100 times that amount of debt.
St. Paul Mayor Carter offers budget with smaller property tax increase, urges voters to hike sales tax
The mayor credited the Legislature's local government aid for keeping the levy increase to 3.7%.
St. Paul tenant sues landlords for alleged rent control violation
Advocates say this is the first time a tenant has sought court enforcement of the voter-approved law.
One person fatally stabbed, one injured in St. Paul altercation
Police are asking for witnesses who may have seen events leading up to the fatal incident in the city's Highland Park neighborhood.
Carter vetoes 2024 St. Paul ballot question on tax hike for child care
If approved, the measure would raise the property tax levy to help families and providers.
St. Paul City Council sends two tax referendums to voters
Voters will be asked to weigh in on a sales tax for streets and parks this fall, and a property tax increase for child care next year.
For some St. Paul tenants, rent control falls short
Market conditions and limited enforcement mean many see rent increases above 3%.
Fire damages popular hair salon on St. Paul's West Side
Neighbors and clients show their support of the longstanding business by helping with cleanup.
Is this the end of Minneapolis and St. Paul population boom?
The urban core swelled in the 2010s, but two new sets of population estimates indicate that growth in the Twin Cities is slowing down.
Legislators direct $1 billion to Twin Cities area infrastructure
The money is expected to kickstart road and bridge construction, fund more than 50 nonprofit organizations and launch upgrades to parks and community sports centers.
14-year-old ID'd as killed in north Minneapolis shooting
Chief Brian O'Hara said police had some leads but did not say whether suspects had been identified.
Two juveniles arrested in connection with Robbinsdale shooting
The victim, who was shot just after 1 p.m. Monday, was listed in critical condition.
St. Paul City Council approves plan for Summit Avenue bike trail
The council voted 6-1 for the regional trail, which has been the subject of fierce debate for months.
Federal judge rules against landlords challenging St. Paul rent control
Two property owners argued that the city's law was unconstitutional.
For St. Paul students, stretch of drab skyway is ideal canvas
Students from the St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists teamed up with the Minnesota Museum of American Art to paint a mural.
W. 7th property owners get in on the perks of nearby downtown
Commercial properties in the downtown improvement district pay assessments for cleaning and safety services.
Star Tribune's 'Juvenile Injustice' series named Pulitzer finalist
This is the second straight year the newspaper was named a finalist in the investigative reporting category.
St. Paul City Council candidate drops out, then jumps back in after DFL convention
Isaac Russell said supporters encouraged him to stay in the Third Ward race.
St. Paul police plan to use drones in emergency responses
The department faced questions and concerns about police accountability and privacy.
St. Paul DFL endorses three City Council candidates
The city's First Ward is still in limbo after convention delegates walked out.
