On Oct. 20, 2026, the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to postpone the vote to reduce English Learner teaching positions to align with the district’s decline in …

More than 40 law enforcement agencies have agreed to a framework and identified resources for responding to recent gang and group violence in Minnesota. All committed to sharing responsibility and …

As federal officials invest in mass deportations and help billionaires rake in more profits, and more Minnesotans struggle to balance everyday essentials, the Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie …

Recently, more than a dozen organizations co-signed the attached open letter to school districts, district leaders, and school boards, and sent it to the leadership of the 150 largest public school …

On Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, leaders and staff gathered to cut the ribbon of the Midway Diner at United Village. Two days later, Picco Pizza and Gelateria also opened. Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber …

Oct. 22, 2026 will be the 31st annual National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality.  Local entities are organizing three events: • October 22 at 6 p.m., Meet at the Alex Pretti memorial …

A constitutional amendment to increase school funding is on the ballot for the November election. This ballot measure was approved by the Minnesota Legislature during its 2026 session with strong …

Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) Executive Director Lisa Hills, Emily Peterson (Star Tribune), MNA President Tara Brandl (Above The Fold Publishing, Tracy) Anita Grace (National Association of …

Common Cause is launching its 2026 Election Protection program in Minnesota to help voters across the state cast their ballots and make their voices heard. Voters who have questions or who have …

The need for quality affordable childcare has been expressed loudly and clearly in the Midway community of St. Paul, and the YMCA has responded by building the new Peter J. King Family Foundation …

Construction of a hotel at United Village is well underway again thanks to an agreement with city officials. Delays that brought the project to a halt in early fall were worrisome for the United …

Plans to convert the former Hamline Cleaners building into a Domino’s Pizza takeout restaurant continue to be questioned by the St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The BZA Sept. 28, 2026 laid …

Technical and procedural questions weren’t a good sign for OutFront Media’s effort to convert an area freeway billboard for digital use. The St. Paul Planning Commission Sept. 25, 2026 laid over …

Most St. Paul homeowners can tell you where their water heater is. Almost none can tell you where their sewer lateral runs, and it’s the single most expensive piece of plumbing they own. Here’s …

Five tiny eyes stared up at me as I peered into the cup. The bee, more specifically, a rusty patched bumble bee, was beginning to stir as she warmed up. I had been out collecting various insects …

Como’s homecoming festivities for 2026 ramped up on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, with the traditional pep fest. Cougar fall sports teams were introduced, the homecoming court was announced, and the …

Irish Arts Minnesota (IAM) will honor acclaimed Irish musician, educator, mentor, and historian Brian Miller during a special celebration at the Celtic Junction Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. …

According to data sourced from the Statewide Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA), nearly 54 percent of third graders are not proficient in reading. This staggering statistic has dropped for the …

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Mont in September, Planting People Growing Justice Press announced the release of “Miguel Ramos: The Power of Dreams,” a new children’s book …

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, a leading advocate for Minnesota’s social media warning label law, released the following statement from CEO Erich Mische regarding a federal appeals court …