Board denies Domino’s variance A plan to convert a longtime Midway dry cleaners into a Domino’s Pizza takeout restaurant was tossed Aug. 3 by the St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The BZA …

DRUMS! Beat of the Block party Sept. 19 This year, the Frogtown Arts Festival is taking celebrating local art to the next level. On Sept. 19, from 2-9 p.m., the north side of University Avenue, from …

In August, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center predicted a greater than 90% chance of a very strong el Niño event during the Northern Hemisphere fall and winter 2026-27. …

The Minnesota Justice Research Center (MNJRC) has released "What Does it Look Like to Keep Us Safe, Alive, and Free?," a two-year developmental evaluation of Project PEACE, Saint Paul’s gun …

Chocolate may get most of the attention, but vanilla is quietly making a statement — and Minnesota is helping lead the way.  A new University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and …

The Immigrant Defense Network (IDN), a project of COPAL, is launching a statewide, nonpartisan Democracy Protection Initiative to carry the community infrastructure built during the immigration …

The League of Women Voters of St. Paul (LWVSP) is pleased to announce its 2026 Fall Election Candidate Forums, taking place in September and October. Candidate Forums follow an impartial format …

"Every stroke, every step and every mile is a testament to your courage," said YWCA Minneapolis President and CEO Shelley Carthen Watson at the start of the 17th YWCA Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 9, …

Before a new house is completed today in the Twin Cities, the utilities (sewer, water, natural gas, electricity, etc.) are already in place. The owners take it for granted that their new home will …

The Salvation Army along with 125 volunteers distributed 1,200 backpacks, school supplies, food, clothing and more to an estimated 1,500 attendees at The Salvation Army Eastside Service Center (1019 …

Hwy 280 will reopen in both directions Friday morning, Aug. 21.  Westbound I-94 ramp to northbound Hwy 280 now one lane Crews have reconfigured the ramp from westbound I-94 to northbound Hwy 280 …

Today, the Office of the Attorney General and Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota (CUB) independently filed petitions requesting the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) reconsider a recent …

The Longfellow Nokomis Messenger and Midway Como Frogtown Monitor announce that Jinna Johnson won the two-pack of tickets to Ed Sheeran's concert on Aug. 15, 2026. The ticket giveaway was offered to …

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking public comment on a proposal from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) to replace a wastewater lift station intended to …

Como Zoo is celebrating a historic first with the successful hatching of two grey crowned crane chicks. The chicks, whose sexes are not yet known, have been named Amani (ah-MAH-nee) , meaning …

Central Honors Philando is a community gathering that celebrates the life and legacy of Philando Castile - a respected role model in the community - who was killed by police during a routine traffic …

The St. Paul City Council met on Aug. 19, 2026. The room was packed with community members holding signs opposed to the City’s contract with Skydio, the largest U.S. based drone manufacturer. A …

A suspect has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in two recent commercial burglaries. Jason Lionel Wayne Gatrell, 29, of Saint Paul, is suspected of burglarizing The Gnome Craft Pub at …

On Aug. 16, 2026 from 2-6 p.m., 825 Arts is celebrating incredible Asian artists within and beyond Frogtown and Rondo. With food, art, performances, vendors and talks, it’s a full day of culture, …

Amid ongoing political debates about spending on low-income assistance programs, a new survey in Minnesota reveals bipartisan common ground in favor of the federal government providing more …