Top Community News May 2026
West Side Cinco de Mayo fiesta returns May 1-2
St. Paul’s festival season kicks off May 1-2 with the return of the West Side’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, commemorating Mexican heritage and community pride. The event features…
Parks projects preview (2026)
Summer fun is just around the corner and cities in the St. Paul Voice distribution area are hard at work making sure their parks are hubs of activity for all ages to enjoy. Whether you have a few…
Petey’s Texas Bar-B-Que now open at 5th Ave. Plaza
The culinary experience at any good BBQ joint begins outside the restaurant with a whiff of what’s to come. If there’s…
Effort underway to rename Cesar Chavez Street
As the West Side prepares to celebrate its annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, a dark cloud looms over the street where many…
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.
Noecker names top priorities for Ward 2
The past year set the groundwork for several developments coming down the pipeline for Ward 2, including the Robert…
Friends of the St. Paul Skyway crafting plan
Amidst concerns that the City of St. Paul is shifting its focus away from the skyways, a new group recently formed to…
Wentworth Library reopens; grand opening celebration set for May 6
Books won’t be the only thing to check out on your next trip to Wentworth Library…
South Metro fire chief passes the torch
South Metro Fire, which serves West St. Paul and South St. Paul, has named Mike Nelson as its new chief. He will begin…
Ramsey County pitches $320M plan to reshape downtown
Ramsey County officials are advancing an ambitious $320 million economic…
Safe Senior Living Guide (2026)
It’s springtime, but if you’re age 65 and older your mind should be focused on fall – fall prevention that is. According to…
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Road construction season gets underway
A slew of road projects is slated to begin this spring and last through October. Full details are below to help you plan accordingly. The West Side Safe Routes to School project will kick off this year. It entails…
St. Paul Art Crawl returns over three weekends in April
Vibrant colors will grace the cultural landscape in April with the return of the St. Paul Spring Art Crawl, held over three weekends. The…
La Oficina Bar opening on Cesar Chavez Street
Sometimes you need to stay late at the office, however in a few months “the office” may not just be your place of work but…
South St. Paul girls’ flag football kicks off second season
High school girls are taking to the gridiron at Ettinger Field, and not in small numbers…
Community ICE response efforts continue
Several organizations have awarded funds in recent weeks to people and businesses impacted by “Operation Metro Surge” by…
April is National Volunteer Month
In our high-tech society, the flood of negative information can seem like it’s coming at us from a firehose, causing…
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