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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
Discover exciting events happening near you at area theaters, arenas, museums, galleries and other venues!
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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Back to School 2026: 5 questions to test your educational IQ
It’s no surprise the learning landscape has changed dramatically in the past few generations with the rise of computers, the internet and artificial intelligence, the…
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Café Milagro now open in St. Paul’s West Side
The former bubble-gum pink storefront next to El Burrito Mercado on Cesar Chavez Street has been painted the color of a coffee bean and is…
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Newly opened Joey Mansion offers furniture and rare finds
Stepping into Joey Mansion is like walking back in time, and you never know what you’re going to find. One is immediately engulfed in a…
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South St. Paul’s Stockmen’s Irish baseball vying for Class A state championship
The regular season is winding down for the Stockmen’s Irish baseball team and aspirations for the state championship title are burning as hot as the…
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Locals give back to Cooks for Kids program
Anyone who has spent time at a loved one’s side during an extended hospital stay understands the disruptions that occur. Early morning and late-night visits.…
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New West Side brand unveiled; vote soon to rename Cesar Chavez Street
The West Side’s faded streetlight banners will be replaced over the next year and the public had a glimpse of the new designs at a…
Primary Election drew record turnout
Election season is heating up and it’s time to get candidates on your radar. The primary election, held Tuesday, Aug. 11, will narrow down candidates to one from each party for each race. Early voting is underway…
Heritage Trail highlights Dakota County history
Come next year, some trails in West St. Paul, South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights will get a lot more interesting and educational. They…
City of St. Paul soliciting feedback on proposed budget
The City of St. Paul is hosting a series of budget engagement events this summer and fall…
How downtown St. Paul has benefited from sales tax hike
It’s been over two years since the City of St. Paul enacted the Common Cent 1% sales tax to…
STA teacher receives statewide award
St. Thomas Academy Economics Teacher Dean Simmons was recently named the High…
Local news briefs August 2026
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A difficult 2027 budget and some hard choices ahead
Dakota County
Commissioner
South St. Paul: How long-term planning shapes our future
South St. Paul Mayor
A light comes back on downtown
St. Paul Downtown Alliance
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