Category: January 2026
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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
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It’s time for the next Minnesota Miracle
It’s time for the next Minnesota Miracle It’s time for the next Minnesota MiracleBy Joe Atkins | Dakota County Commissioner | January 2026 If your 2026 property tax bill gave you sticker shock, you are far from alone. Now that cities, counties and school districts have finalized their levies for the year, the picture is Read more
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Major 2026 developments slated for West St. Paul
Major 2026 developmentsslated for West St. Paul (Major 2026 developments slated for South St. Paul)Major 2026 developments slated for West St. PaulBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | January 2026 The West St. Paul City Council recently approved its 2026 levy and budget which is raising annual property taxes on a median priced home in Read more