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West 7th Selected for J Line Bus Rapid Transit Project
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (1113+ words) After decades of planning, false starts and shifting priorities, a new vision for transit along West 7th Street is beginning to take shape " this time as bus rapid transit. The Metropolitan Council formally approved the METRO J Line, designating the West…...
International Festival of Minnesota Carries on Festival of Nations Tradition in St. Paul
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (872+ words) After a seven-year hiatus, a long-running cultural tradition in Minnesota returns this spring under a new name and structure. The International Festival of Minnesota will take place April 1011 at the St. Paul RiverCentre, bringing together more than 70 ethnic communities and…...
Twin Cities Jazz Festival returns to Mears Park with free performances
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (153+ words) The Twin Cities Jazz Festival will return to St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood June 19-20, bringing free performances and thousands of visitors to Mears Park. The annual event features two outdoor stages and more than 15 additional venues across the city, showcasing both…...
St. Paul boosts emergency rental assistance funding amid housing pressures
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (168+ words) St. Paul leaders have redirected $1.42 million to strengthen the city's Emergency Rental Assistance program, expanding support for residents facing housing instability. The funding, approved by the City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority, includes $926,220 in reallocated Housing Trust Fund dollars…...
Shepard Road closure begins for major I-35E bridge replacement
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (253+ words) A key riverfront corridor in St. Paul is set to close for months as part of an $18 million state project to replace aging infrastructure along Interstate 35E. Beginning April 20, Shepard Road will be closed between Lexington Parkway and Otto Avenue, including…...
THE GALLERY Pop-Up Exhibition
1+ week, 1+ day ago (94+ words) THE GALLERY Pop-Up Exhibition'Community Reporter THE GALLERY Pop-Up Exhibition April 1319 (hours vary). Wells Fargo Place Skyway Level. Free. Curator Anthony T. Eaton presents THE GALLERY, a pop-up exhibition transforming vacant downtown space into a vibrant arts destination during the Spring St....
Cocktail Class: “Science Class”
1+ week, 1+ day ago (96+ words) Cocktail Class: "Science Class'Community Reporter Cocktail Class: "Science Class April 18. Parlour St. Paul. $95 per person. Parlour St. Paul hosts an interactive cocktail class exploring the science behind modern mixology. The session dives into techniques such as fat-washing, clarifying and infusing…...
Highland Park Community Spotlight: Tiffany Sports Lounge
1+ week, 1+ day ago (375+ words) Each month, we are featuring a Highland Park business or organization. Community Spotlight honorees may have deep roots in Highland Park or might be new to the neighborhood. Visit highlanddistrictcouncil.org/community-spotlight to see more spotlights and to have your…...
Art Crawl Returns to St. Paul For Three Weekends in April
1+ week, 1+ day ago (336+ words) The Spring St. Paul Art Crawl returns this April, transforming neighborhoods across St. Paul into a citywide showcase of creativity, community and connection. Spanning three weekends " April 1012, April 1719 and April 2426 " the free event will feature more than 35 participating venues, from…...
St. Paul Downtown Alliance Annual Meeting
1+ week, 1+ day ago (113+ words) St. Paul Downtown Alliance Annual Meeting'Community Reporter St. Paul Downtown Alliance Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 6; 46 p.m. Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Free; RSVP required. The St. Paul Downtown Alliance is hosting its Annual Meeting, bringing together community members, business leaders and stakeholders…...