What’s in St. Paul’s 2025 budget? Here are 10 things to know about it.
When the St. Paul City Council voted down the mayor’s 2025 budget proposal and approved their own version of the city budget on Wednesday, they trimmed police non-emergency overtime by $1.2
St. Paul's new-look city council spearheads budget
The St. Paul City Council's newest members flexed their muscles Wednesday night, voting 5-1 to approve a city budget they spearheaded despite Mayor Melvin Carter's concerns. Why it matters: The vote was a pivotal show of political gumption by four council members just completing their first year in office,
St. Paul City Council rejects mayor’s budget compromise, holds tax levy to 5.9%
Despite a last-minute plea from St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and a wide-ranging assembly of city partners, the St. Paul City Council voted 4-2 on Wednesday to reject the mayor’s final budget proposal,
St. Paul City Council bucks mayor in passing lower tax increase
Council members urged scrutiny of police spending as Mayor Melvin Carter criticized the council budget as ‘accounting gimmicks.’
St. Paul City Council passes property tax increase, makes cuts to mayor's spending plan
The St. Paul City Council approved a property tax levy increase that’s less than what Mayor Melvin Carter wanted — even after he reduced his original proposal. Like municipalities and counties across Minnesota,
St. Paul City Council approves budget with 5.9% property tax increase
The St. Paul City Council voted 5-1 to approve the 2025 budget Wednesday evening. The version they approved included a 5.9% property tax increase. The increase is down from Mayor Melvin Carter’s original proposal at nearly 8%,
St. Paul City Council reduces proposed property tax increase from 7.9% to 5.9%
St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali said cutting $1 million in overtime for St. Paul Police is part of the package and mentioned it was a historic move.
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Once Upon a Holiday, Free Movie Night at Phalen Recreation Center in Saint Paul to Spark Christmas Joy
Get ready to jingle at the Phalen Recreation Center this December 13 because Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is hosting Once ...
St. Paul mayor, council debate tax levy increase in new budget
The Saint Paul mayor and city council are at odds with the tax levy increase as the city works to pass a new budget.
Troubled Lowry Apartments condemned by city of St. Paul
The building, located at 345 Wabasha, has been a magnet for crime and drugs. An inspection on Dec. 9 found the Lowry ...
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Saint Paul Parks Launch #Gnomevasion Scavenger Hunt to Delight Residents with a Dash of Outdoor Adventure
Saint Paul's parks host a #Gnomevasion scavenger hunt, inviting locals to find hidden gnomes and share selfies while keeping ...
St. Paul mayor in down-to-the-wire budget negotiations with city council members
With a contentious budget vote looming, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has told the city council that if they’re looking to ...
Residents pack St. Paul City Hall to address concerns about property tax hike
The Truth in Taxation Hearing gave residents a final chance to voice concerns about property taxes, which would go up 7.9% ...
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Dayton's Christmas show memories kept alive in St. Paul neighborhood
FOX 9 first met Pihaly three years ago, when he built a Santa's Village using nine animatronic characters from the old ...
A St. Paul edition of Monopoly is coming — but it’s not the first
When we recently wrote that a game maker was seeking nominations for spots on a St. Paul edition of the Monopoly board game, ...
St. Paul Public Schools announces superintendent finalists
The finalists for the position are Dr. Stacie Stanley, current superintendent of Edina Public Schools; Dr. Rhoda ...
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Art should be funded as a necessity — not a luxury — in Saint Paul Public Schools
Art classes are essential for a well-rounded education, but they are often the first ones to be cut when a budget needs to be ...
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St. Vincent de Paul overcoming challenges with homeless shelter renovations
In its more than a century work of caring for Louisvillians, recently St. Vincent de Paul came across a rather expensive barrier on that mission: a crushed sewer pipe.
St. Paul Charter Commission votes to recommend administrative fines to city council
Convinced, the charter commission opted to buck recent history — the proposal has failed twice before since 2017 — and voted ...