Top Community News April 2026
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South St. Paul girls’ flag football kicks off second season
High school girls are taking to the gridiron at Ettinger Field, and not in small…
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Dakota Preservation preservation event at Thompson Park
A quick glance at Gwen Westerman’s bio reveals her ardent love for language. The 2021…
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La Oficina Bar opening on Cesar Chavez Street
Sometimes you need to stay late at the office, however in a few months “the…
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Art Crawl returns over three weekends in April (2026)
Vibrant colors will grace the cultural landscape in April with the return of the St.…
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Road construction season gets underway (2026)
A slew of road projects is slated to begin this spring and last through October.…
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Sample St. Paul Events & Entertainment Guide: April 2026
Discover exciting events happening near you this week at area theaters, arenas, museums, galleries and…
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Community crisis response efforts continue
Several organizations have awarded funds in recent weeks to people and businesses impacted by “Operation…
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Saints Baseball preview 2026
The Saint Paul Saints 150-game season begins on the road against the Indianapolis Indians on…
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April is National Volunteer Month
In our high-tech society, the flood of negative information can seem like it’s coming at…
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March 2026
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St. Patrick’s Day celebration guide 2026
When the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade weaves its way through downtown St. Paul, you…
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Food shelf donations in March make bigger impact
If there’s any time of year to donate to your local food shelf, it’s in…
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NativeCare Cannabis Dispensary opens in West St. Paul
The Red Lake Nation, which opened the first recreational cannabis dispensary in the state, is…
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5th Street to play key role in downtown revitalization
While the well-publicized collapse of Madison Equities and subsequent closure and sale of its distressed…
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St. Paul and Minneapolis chambers of commerce explore joining forces
When the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting on Feb. 26…
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School district seeks $50M in special election
Special School District 6 is asking voters to approve a bond referendum this spring to…
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