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St. Paul Fall Event Guide 2026
Fall is here! It’s time to soak in colorful foliage, savor the delightful flavors of harvesttime, and enjoy some frightful, family-friendly fun. Read on to…
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Latest movie by Henry Sibley grads was filmed in West St. Paul
The indie filmmaking team of Andrew Zuckerman, Dillon Orth and John Cronin have released their second full-length feature film, “Good Sport,” now showing at two…
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Owl’s Eye Art Collective expands programming at new home
Owl’s Eye has relocated in St. Paul’s Lowertown and is now offering expanded art classes and screen printing services, as well as coworking space.
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Jazz Cabbage cannabis dispensary and lounge now open in Lowertown St. Paul
Jazz Cabbage cannabis dispensary has opened in the former Kat-Keys building in St. Paul’s Lowertown and has a special permit allowing it to operate a…
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Youth club draws high numbers in South St. Paul
The teen hangout zone and 240 Club at Kaposia Library in South St. Paul is held 2:30-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and regularly has upwards of…
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Vandals destroy Flock camera in South St. Paul
South St. Paul police chief Brian Wicke unveiled the backend of the police department’s Flock camera database following one of the city’s nine Flock cameras…
WSCO launches campaign to clean up Southport
A string of homes along Robie Street East and Winifred Street East are at the center of the West Side Community Organization’s…
Reunion brings together Stockyards workers in South St. Paul
A rare opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of what life was like for people working at…
Former police officer now leads St. Paul Office of Neighborhood Safety
When students from Humboldt High School needed rides to Minneapolis to get…
Cesar Chavez Street renaming delayed
The West Side Community Organization has reconvened the Cesar Chavez Street Renaming Committee to determine new…
Local news briefs: October 2026
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Local library wins national award for community health initiative
Out of more than 3,000 counties nationwide, Dakota County recently won Best-in-Category for Health by the National Association of Counties for its work on…
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City of St. Paul to “Decarbonize Downtown” within five years; climate action plan updated
In the next five years, the City of St. Paul will plant 4,000 trees, add at least 25 more miles of bike trails, install air…
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Meritage Underground and Pearl Speakeasy open in former jazz club venue
The intimate venue nestled in the lower level of the Hamm Building that once hosted world class jazz musicians is now offering an eclectic mix…
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Early voting for general election opens Sept. 18
Early voting for the November 3 general election begins Friday, Sept. 18. People can cast ballots in-person or via absentee ballots through the mail. From…
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SSP4All reboots South St. Paul Farmers Market
When the St. Paul Farmers Market decided to end its satellite location in South St. Paul after more than two decades, a local nonprofit stepped…
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Downtown St. Paul event guide September 2026
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Mexican Independence Day celebration is Sept. 12
Mexican heritage will be on full display Saturday, Sept. 12 when St. Paul West Side Fiestas hosts its annual Mexican Independence Day celebration in conjunction…
Local schools use stock market to teach personal finance
As students head back to school this fall, many will be dabbling in the stock market and…
Poetry walk kicks off new skyway art series in downtown St. Paul
Skyway users may soon be tempted to venture into corridors outside their usual routes…
SSP responds to cyberattack on water systems
The City of South St. Paul was one of 30 communities in Minnesota affected by a cyberattack in late July that targeted…
WSP suspends use of
Flock cameras
West St. Paul City Manager Nate Burkett recently announced the city has suspended its use of Flock cameras, which use…
Local news briefs September 2026
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