Top News January 2026
Winter Carnival preview 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 gathering with the Winter Carnival Royal Family and…
Hilltop Event Center opens Jan. 1
After being closed for in-restaurant dining this summer and fall during street construction on Marie Avenue, Hilltop International Cuisine is scheduled to fully reopen Jan. 10. Additionally, with the new year is coming the grand opening of the new Hilltop Event…
The Buttered Tin expands
At a time when more downtown St. Paul storefronts are emptier than usual and even well-established small businesses are making the tough decision to shutter…
Major 2026 developments slated for WSP & SSP
The West St. Paul City Council recently approved its 2026 levy and budget which is raising annual property taxes on a median…
Sample St. Paul Entertainment Guide
Discover what’s happening near you at area theaters, arenas, museums, galleries and other venues! All the quick details you need for this week’s events.
Cannabis center coming
to South St. Paul
Recreational and medical cannabis retail shops for adults ages 21 and older have popped up statewide in the past year…
Classon releases uplifting novel “Loon Point”
Carrie Classon wears about as many “creative” hats as thrift store dresses. You’ll understand that comment if you’ve been…
In-school health clinic now open at Two Rivers
To the dismay of some students and the delight of others, a midday visit to the…
NeDA named Latino nonprofit of the year
Since its founding in 1989, the nonprofit Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA) has racked up its fair share of awards for its…
Ortega will not seek re-election for District 5 seat
Rafael Ortega, Ramsey County Commissioner for District 5 since 1994, recently announced he will not seek…
School Choice Guide
Looking for a new school for your student? Registration deadlines for the next school year are fast approaching, so now is the time to do your homework. Families have many…
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Bouldering Project
now open on West Side
A new climbing gym recently opened in St. Paul that pits climbers against low walls and obstacles rather than high, vertical walls…
Playing with Bones:
Artist blends fact and fiction with his creations
Passersby can’t seem to resist taking a second look at South St. Paul artist…
Holiday Event Guide 2025
The holiday season is upon us, and with it come many festive events and activities to help you celebrate. From concerts and plays to stunning light displays, our annual Holiday Event Guide features all that’s happening close to home.
WSCO names ‘West Sider of the Year’ and ‘Business of the Year’
Growing up on the West Side wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows for Toni Molinar but…
Top priorities laid out for skyway revitalization
For people like Tommy Sar, St. Paul’s 47-city block, temperature-controlled skyway system was one of the amenities that…
New women’s hockey exhibit at Lawshe Museum
South St. Paul Secondary girls hockey teams have hoisted up many golden trophies since the first state tournament in 1995. However…
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