The Met Council’s Deb Barber to lead St. Paul Public Works; Sean Kershaw is moving to interim operations. Official announcement to be made next week www.twincities.com/2026/04/07/d... Scoop by Imani Cruzen and @frederickmelo.bsky.social #StPaul

For what it’s worth, the Wild pay rent and payment-in-lieu-of-taxes at Grand Casino Arena, which is city-owned. But I hear you. Hospitals are not colleges are not museums are not homeless shelters. I do wonder if there’s a different PILOT rate that would apply to each type of entity, down to $0…

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What if St Paul taxed nonprofits and it didn’t much help none no sir? Boston doesn’t raise all that much cash from its payment-in-lieu-of-taxes program, and it’s considered a top PILOT city. Damn, this is hard, pardner!

How might St. Paul boost its tax base and stabilize property taxes? Here are some of the ideas being actively discussed in and around City Hall.

Lower my property taxes! I asked you how to do that — cops and firefighters still need to get paid, potholes need filling, swimming pools don’t chlorinate themselves — and you gave and you gave and you gave… Here’s 12 things you told me: www.twincities.com/2026/04/05/s...

Satisfying Demolition: St. Paul CVS Comes Crashing Down💥😱😃 YouTube video by Twin Cities On Scene

A guy I met in my travels did God’s work editing the Midway CVS demolition into 10 minutes of time-lapse video… You like to watch. Admit it. m.youtube.com/watch?v=kPT5...

The Best Barbecue in Kansas City, MO - Globalphile Kansas City is a barbecue mecca with over 100 restaurants in the metro area including Arthur Bryants, Q39 and Joe's KC Bar-B-Que.

The only thing I know about Kansas City, MO beyond the World War I museum is what I just read on this page full of heavyset people eating meats. Anyone who mentions work to me for the next 11 days will be blocked! See you April 13, snowflakes! globalphile.com/the-best-bar...

Believe it or not, Pfarr did not go far. Sources say she returned to the Ramsey County Attorney’s office. Still waiting on confirmation from the office.

Hmmm. First-time homebuyer programs are pretty common nationwide. Not a ton of folks have $30,000-$80,000 in down payment money just hanging around. I got $15,000 in Obama stimulus dollars back in the day. That was 2010 and I’m still in my house.

Assistant St. Paul Mayor Jodi Pfarr resigns from City Hall Pfarr has returned to the Ramsey County Attorney’s office, her former employer.

Assistant St. Paul mayor resigns. One of them, anyway: www.twincities.com/2026/04/02/a...

For what it's worth, the core downpayment assistance program ($20,000-$40,000) is citywide, so this was an add-on to that.

3M health care spinoff Solventum officially opens Eagan Innovation Hub A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the company’s decision to invest in Minnesota rather than another state.

SOLVENTUM is people -- in Eagan and beyond. Talia McWright chronicles where 3M's massive healthcare spin-off landed. Hint: It wasn't just one city, and no, it didn't stay in Maplewood. www.twincities.com/2026/04/01/s...

Allianz Field launches new tribute concert series Pink Floyd, Oasis, Queen and Taylor Swift tribute bands are all featured in the lineup

DEAD AND ALIVE: Queen, Taylor Swift, Pink Floyd, The Killers, Oasis, Yacht Rock (Hall and Oates, Lionel Richie, Steely Dan, etc.) homage artistes to play Allianz Field in tribute band concert series www.twincities.com/2026/03/31/a... Story by stand-out intern/"summer associate" Kat Kovalenko

It’s April Fools’ Day but the incoming winter weather warning is no joke Plan for a slow and messy commute on Thursday morning.

April FULL: Sleet/snow/heck on earth… tonight through noon on Thursday! For once I’m telling the truth, or at least @mollyguthrey is, allegedly… www.twincities.com/2026/04/01/s...

Here’s how St. Paul expanded housing down payment assistance eligibility The Inheritance Fund so far helped only one descendant of the Rondo community buy a home there.

After St. Paul expanded a citywide down payment assistance fund in 2023 to help descendants of Old Rondo buy homes there, one homebuyer “returned” to Rondo — and just one. Some bought elsewhere in the city. New program guidelines aim to expand eligibility: www.twincities.com/2026/04/01/s...

Civic leaders hope "St. Paul Defibrillator" can jump-start downtown with incentives, upgrades A group of civic leaders are rolling out what they call "The St. Paul Defibrillator" — a plan they say is meant to jolt the city's core back to life.

"Lower my property taxes!" What are ways St. Paul could boost growth, shift burden off homeowners and stabilize taxes? A watchdog group is talking boosting skyways (the more downtown buildings pay, the less homeowners do). That's 1 approach. I need 9 more ideas, stat! www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

St. Paul: Developer seeks to build 5-story, 300-unit housing on South Robert Street Income limits for most units would be set at 60% of area median income.

Developer Reuter Walton seeks tentative developer status from the city of St. Paul to bring The Livingston, 300 affordable units with many 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom apartments, to South Robert Street. www.twincities.com/2026/03/31/s...

Metro Transit taking public comment on proposed fare changes Under the proposed changes, express bus fares would be $3 at all times and $1 youth fares would be extended to include riders up to 18 years old.

Metro Transit seeks feedback on possible new fare structure for express bus services: a flat $3 fee instead of $2.50-$3.25 variable pricing, with $1 as the discounted youth rate up to age 18 (not 12). www.twincities.com/2026/03/30/m...

Both Her and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have echoed concerns from affordable housing providers who say that without firm deadlines, tenants falling behind on rent payments tend to fall further behind, compounding their financial distress.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, like Frey, won’t sign 60-day eviction notice The temporary 60-day notice, approved by a veto-proof majority, will still go into effect May 14 through Dec. 31.

St. Paul City Council last week approved a temporary 60-day notice requirement for landlords before they can file to evict tenants. Here's why Mayor Kaohly Her won't sign it -- and why it will be law anyway. You've heard of pocket veto? Call this "pocket approval." www.twincities.com/2026/03/30/s...

Two of 50 greatest Vikings in franchise history died on Saturday Jeff Siemon and Joey Browner are two of the franchise’s best defensive players.

Two Vikings greats -- linebacker Jeff Siemon and safety Joey Browner -- died this weekend. www.twincities.com/2026/03/29/t...

Suburbs tied to the same aquifer as White Bear Lake — the lake known for PFAS and low water levels — are weighing alternatives, including joining St. Paul Regional Water Services or building their own water treatment plants. There’s some 15-20 studies underway with the Met Council and DNR.

I don’t cover crime myself but I’m at this rec center 4-5 times per week. Theres more staff now, no access to lockers or the pool without being buzzed in one by one, and other tighter controls. Shooting was Jan. 2023. Parks and Rec director retired Feb. 2022, and other personnel has changed since.

St. Paul Regional Water Services rolls out help with bills, text alerts St. Paul Regional Water Services is directing those in need of help to make a confidential call to a customer service associate.

Behind on your water bill? There’s help for that, as well as text alerts, auto payment plans and an online payment portal. Here’s latest from St. Paul Regional Water Services about lead line replacement and possibility that some suburban cities would join SPRWS. www.twincities.com/2026/03/29/s...

Loud-mouthed former Democrat mayor tries to resurrect political career in a new state — and a new party | Blaze Media 'Y'all ain't ready,' Tiffany Henyard says.

BLAZE: Scandal-plagued Illinois mayor leaves Democratic Party, joins the GOP and will run for County Commissioner in Georgia. "Her tenure as Dolton mayor was plagued with slashed budgets, accusations of lavish spending and other misconduct, an FBI investigation..." www.theblaze.com/news/loud-mo...

St. Paul to pay $9.5M to family of teen shot by Jimmy Lee Rec Center worker The teen’s mom said in a lawsuit the city did not fire the worker after previous violent behavior involving teens.

ICYMI: St. Paul to pay $9.5 million to family of teen shot by Jimmy Lee Rec Center worker after a tussle. The staffer was sentenced to 10 years. www.twincities.com/2026/03/25/s... Story by @NFerraroPiPress

Todd Russell to close namesake Grand Avenue restaurant less than two years after opening He will shutter Russell’s in May as he seeks to sell 658-664 Grand Ave., which is home to a mix of tenants.

Russell's on Grand Avenue to close in May, less than two years after opening, as developer Todd Russell lists the entire Crocus building for sale. He's retiring and wants out completely after 40 years in real estate. www.twincities.com/2026/03/27/r...

St. Paul launches $5 million Downtown Vitality Fund Developers of affordable housing, businesses and nonprofits can apply for grants and loans.

Got a project that could boost downtown? St. Paul just made $5 million available for downtown projects, from affordable housing in office-to-residential conversions to economic development. www.twincities.com/2026/03/27/s...

He's a white male, probably 5'10-6'2, above 150 lbs., found wearing black jeans and this red graphic t-shirt under a black Reebok hoodie. Here's what the t-shirt says:

St. Paul: Authorities seek help identifying body found near Harriet Island The man’s body was found May 23 but had been in the water for weeks.

A man's body was removed last May from Mississippi River near Harriet Island, St. Paul, the head mostly gone after weeks in the water. Without eye color, height and other markers, Ramsey County Medical Examiner's office is left with a mystery. Here's what we know: www.twincities.com/2026/03/26/s...