Author: Jake Spitzack
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Hilltop Event Center opens Jan. 1
Hilltop Event Center opens Jan. 1 Hilltop Event Center opens Jan. 1By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | January 2026 After being closed for in-restaurant dining this summer and fall during street construction on Marie Avenue, Hilltop International Cuisine is scheduled to fully reopen Jan. 10. Additionally, with the new year is coming the grand Read more
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The Buttered Tin expands
The Buttered Tin expands The Buttered Tin expandsBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | January 2026 At a time when more downtown St. Paul storefronts are emptier than usual and even well-established small businesses are making the tough decision to shutter their doors for good, The Buttered Tin in Lowertown continues to rise. Located at Read more
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Downtown Development Corp. buys Empire Building
Development Corp. buys Empire Building Public feedback needed for 5th Street corridor project downtown Downtown Development Corp. buys Empire BuildingBy Tim Spitzack | Editor | January 2026 The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation has made another bold move in its quest to revitalize troubled downtown properties. In mid-December, it purchased the Empire Building at 360 Read more
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NeDA named Latino nonprofit of the year (2025)
NeDA named Latino nonprofit of the year (2025) NeDA named Latino nonprofit of the year (2025)By Leonor Villasuso Rustad | Contributor | January 2026 Since its founding in 1989, the nonprofit Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA) has racked up its fair share of awards for its work in housing and financial literacy. In 2009, the City Read more
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Ortega will not seek re-election for District 5 seat
Ortega will not seek re-election for District 5 seat Ortega will not seek re-election for District 5 seatBy Tim Spitzack | Editor | January 2026 Rafael Ortega, Ramsey County Commissioner for District 5 since 1994, recently announced he will not seek re-election after his term expires in Jan. 2027. Instead, he is throwing his support Read more
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Classon releases uplifting novel “Loon Point”
Classon releases uplifting novel “Loon Point” Classon releases uplifting novel “Loon Point”By Tim Spitzack | Editor | January 2026 Carrie Classon wears about as many “creative” hats as thrift store dresses. You’ll understand that comment if you’ve been reading her columns in this newspaper for the past six years. She has a penchant for buying Read more
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Postscript: More badges
Postscript: More badges Postscript: More badgesBy Carrie Classon | Contributor | January 2026 You may have heard of National Novel Writing Month. Until earlier this year, it was an official organization called NaNoWriMo, and it had almost 400,000 participants. The goal was to write 50,000 words in the month of November, and people of all Read more
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Sample St. Paul Events & Entertainment Guide: January 2026
Sample St. PaulEvents & Entertainment Guide: January 2026 Discover exciting events happening near you at areatheaters, arenas, museums, galleries and other venues! Sample St. Paul Events & Entertainment GuideBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | January 2026 Children’s Museum of MN 10 7th St. W.St. Paul651-225-6000mcm.org “Game On!” is presented through Jan. 4, 2026. Race Read more
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In-school health clinic now open at Two Rivers High School
In-school health clinic nowopen at Two Rivers High School In-school health clinic now open at Two Rivers High SchoolBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | January 2026 To the dismay of some students and the delight of others, a midday visit to the doctor’s office may no longer mean missed classes at Two Rivers High Read more
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Winter Carnival preview 2026
Winter Carnival preview 2026 Winter Carnival preview 2026By Tim Spitzack | Editor | January 2026 Mark your calendar! The kickoff to the 140th St. Paul Winter Carnival begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22 at Rice Park, and the evening will be all about light. It includes a stunning laser light show and a community Read more