Category: Downtown St. Paul
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Foundation commits $15M to downtown St. Paul revitalization
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has committed up to $15 million toward redevelopment efforts, including the Saint Paul Downtown Investment Fund which was seeded with $30 million from Securian Financial and the Bush Foundation in November 2025. Read more
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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 consumption lounge. Read more
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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. Read more
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Former police officer now leads St. Paul Office of Neighborhood Safety
Seasoned school resource officer and police officer Toy Vixayvong was recently named the new director of St. Paul’s Office of Neighborhood Safety. Read more
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A light comes back on downtown
A light comes back on downtown By Joe Spencer | Saint Paul Downtown Alliance | September 2026 There are some moments when you can see change happening in a city. On August 6, one of those moments happened in downtown St. Paul when the iconic 1st National Bank sign was lit once again. For generations,… Read more
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Mississippi River on ‘Impaired Waters’ list; fish consumption cautioned
Mississippi River on ‘Impaired Waters’ list; fish consumption cautioned By Tim Spitzack | Editor | September 2026 While the Mississippi River is a great place to catch fish, the section in the St. Paul area is not a great place from which to consume them. The Minnesota Department of Health says fish taken from Pool… Read more
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Sneak peek at new theater season in downtown St. Paul
Sneak peek at new theater season By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | September 2026 Each of downtown’s playhouses will host performances in September to kick off the new theater season. Here’s what’s on tap in 2026-27: History Theatre“Fancy Dancer,” Sept. 12-Oct. 4. Growing up in South Dakota, Lara/Larissa is half Lakota and half white but feels… Read more
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Poetry walk kicks off new skyway art series in downtown St. Paul
New art series to enliven St. Paul skyways By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | September 2026 Skyway users may soon be tempted to venture into corridors outside their usual routes, enticed by new public art dotting the entirety of the system. In September, a poetry walk will be unveiled. About 25 poems will be… Read more
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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 of food and entertainment. You’ll find Read more
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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 quality monitors and complete a host of other projects aimed Read more