Top News October 2025
New documentary explores roller coaster journey of West Side native
Donovan Smith has experienced his share of triumphs, setbacks and heartache through the game of basketball. Success came early when he began sinking long shots on the courts at El Rio Vista…
Farmers Market opening new indoor site downtown; will offer fresh food daily
For the past two months the St. Paul Farmers Market has been busy refurbishing the former Black Dog Café space at 308 Prince St. E. to turn it into a year-round indoor market and country store. The…
Fall Art Crawl returns
This year’s fall art crawl features more than 30 venues across six of the city’s seven wards, and all will welcome visitors the…
New taqueria opening soon on Concord Exchange
Longtime South St. Paulites Carlos and Mayela Cortes will soon unveil their new…
Sample St. Paul Entertainment Guide
Discover what’s happening near you at area theaters, arenas, museums, galleries and other venues! All the quick details you need for this week’s events.
Saint Paul Public Schools referendum on fall ballot
The St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved placing an operating referendum on the…
Father-son duo take over longtime barbershop
The former Tom’s barbershop on the West Side is under new ownership. It reopened in mid-August as RicoCutz Barbershop…
West St. Paul action plan
to help seniors thrive in their own homes
Local nonprofit Living Longer and Stronger in West St. Paul (LLS) has been on a…
Hospitality professionals weigh in on downtown revitalization
For downtown St. Paul to fully rebound from the pandemic, city and business…
Historic Stockyard Exchange Building up for sale has checkered past
A new era is coming for South St. Paul’s most iconic landmark but time will tell…
Fall Event Guide 2025
Fall has arrived and it’s time to soak in the colorful foliage of the landscape, delightful flavors of harvesttime, and some frightful yet family-friendly events. Throw on a sweater and enjoy the fun.
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AI in the Schools:
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As the first homework assignments are doled out this fall, students will turn to…
Pino’s pizzeria
finds new home
After 37 years of serving hungry lunchtime diners in the skyway, Pino’s Pizzeria owner Pino Lipari got an unsettling letter this…
Mr. Mustacheo restaurant aims to make you smile
Luis Gomez and Rene Roque are on a mission to “get mustaches moving” – a common saying in their native Mexico that…
Exciting lineup on tap for St. Paul theater season
Get ready theater fans, the curtain is rising on another season of live performances. St. Paul has a long history of hosting world…
New CapitolRiver Council leaders seek top priorities for downtown
CapitolRiver Council, St. Paul’s planning council for downtown, now has a full board…
Armour Gates property sold; city council approves new restaurant
The South St. Paul City Council recently approved the sale of the 4-acre property…
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