Top Community News April 2026
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
If there’s any time of year to donate to your local food shelf, it’s in March due to the annual statewide FoodShare campaign…
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…
Local Dakota heritage preservation
A quick glance at Gwen Westerman’s bio reveals her ardent love for language. The 2021 Minnesota Poet Laureate – the third…
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.
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…
West St. Paul City Council highlights: April 2026
A water leak at the West St. Paul Sports Dome at 1655 Livingston Ave. that would cost an estimated $1 million to fully repair…
South St. Paul City Council highlights: April 2026
Northview Pool is officially closed and work will begin this summer to create a new outdoor pool in its footprint. Planned is…
Community ICE response efforts continue
Several organizations have awarded funds in recent weeks to people and businesses impacted by “Operation Metro Surge” by…
St. Paul Saints Baseball preview 2026
The Saint Paul Saints 150-game season begins on the road against the Indianapolis Indians on March 27 and the home opener…
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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NativeCare Cannabis Dispensary opens in
West St. Paul
The Red Lake Nation, which opened the first recreational cannabis dispensary in the state, is opening a shop in West St. Paul on March…
5th Street to play key role in downtown revitalization
While the well-publicized collapse of Madison Equities and subsequent closure and sale of its distressed properties has cast a pall on downtown St. Paul in recent years…
School District 6 seeks $50M in special election
Special School District 6 is asking voters to approve a bond referendum this spring to cover $50 million in deferred…
Chambers of commerce explore joining forces
When the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting on Feb. 26 at the St. Paul RiverCentre, members…
Spring Home Improvement Guide 2026
Late winter and early spring are ideal times to plan your indoor and outdoor projects. Here’s what’s trending locally in 2026…
Healthy Living Tips
Stress affects just about everyone and it can significantly impact maintaining a healthy life. The American Institute of Stress estimates 80 percent of adults in…
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