National Professional Buyer's Day, March 11. A person runs with a green flag over stores with dollar signs around.
Today is National Professional Buyer’s Day! 🎉
A huge thank you to our Saint Paul buyers within the Procurement Division for keeping the City running smoothly, supporting local businesses, and making our community better every day. 💙🙌
👉 Learn more: stpaul.gov/procurement
🚧🔥 The city's asphalt plant is now open for the season! Over 100 municipalities from Minnesota and western Wisconsin depend on the plant's "hot mix" to fill those pesky potholes, and our Public Works crews are working overtime to keep our streets in top shape! 🛣️💪
A graphic with illustrations of diverse women and text: "March is Women's History Month. Saint Paul Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity.
March is National Women’s History Month! HREEO honors women advancing fairness, equity, and opportunity in Saint Paul. Divisions within HREEO protect workers’ rights and promote equity citywide. Learn more: stpaul.gov/hreeo
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On Employee Appreciation Day, we celebrate workers across Saint Paul and the rights that help make workplaces fair.
From wage protections to anti-discrimination enforcement, our divisions at HREEO are here to support you.
Learn more: 651-266-8966 | contact-hreeo@stpaul.gov | stpaul.gov/hreeo
City of Saint Paul and the MN Wild unveiled a new agreement to modernize the city-owned Grand Casino Arena complex, RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium, without increasing property taxes. Proposal enhances a key public asset by collaborating with state partners http://stpaul.gov/arenacomplex2026
The first-ever Skyway 5K race attracted over 800 participants to downtown Saint Paul on February 28, 2026.
The City of Saint Paul is seeking proposals for a site-specific public art installation at our new animal services facility at 1115 Beulah Lane. Proposals should be welcoming, inspiring, and resonate with the animal services shelter’s mission.
Learn more and apply 🔗 https://shorturl.at/WJ8cj
The federal surge of ICE agents in Saint Paul has ended. But the impact on our community will not be erased.
Mayor Her reflects on what this moment cost our city — the families affected, the small businesses harmed, and the two Minnesotans we lost — and outlines how Saint Paul will move forward.
In the wake of Operation Metro Surge, Saint Paul small businesses are hurting. That's why Shop Local Month in Minnesota is so important. So, this February, shop local, shop Saint Paul. Together, we can lift each other up during this incredibly challenging time. 🌟 #ShopLocal #SupportSaintPaul
🚧 Construction update! The Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge beams over I-94 are set, with the last remaining beams soon to follow. Concrete pouring is next. Learn more at stpaul.gov/kellogg-3
Black History Month February 2026 poster with illustrated Black leaders, bold red, gold, and green text, and Saint Paul Human Rights logo.
At HREEO, Black history is inseparable from our daily work to advance fairness in Saint Paul. From labor standards and discrimination investigations to language access, ADA compliance, and police oversight, we act with accountability to build a more just city. Learn more: stpaul.gov/hreeo
Colorful poster for a Black History Month celebration. It features bold text: "Let's Celebrate Black History Month" on colored strips. Details include "Feb 26, 1 PM" at Hamline University, with activities like storytelling, music, and food. It encourages RSVPing via a QR code and a link.
Honoring 100 Years of Black History. Celebrating 100 Years of Greatness:
Join Ramsey County and the City of St. Paul for a powerful Black History Month celebration honoring a century of Black excellence, resilience, and cultural impact.
Prohibiting Law Enforcement Staging on City-owned Property. Passed by Council and signed by Mayor Her on Feburary 4, 2026.
Overview of areas that are prohibited for federal law enforcement to access within the City of Saint Paul.
Mayor Her has signed Ordinance 26-5, passed by the City Council, to respond to federal ICE activity in Minnesota. The ordinance prohibits law enforcement staging or operational activity on city-owned property, and restricts access to non-public city spaces. Learn more at stpaul.gov/metro-surge
Mayor Her Invites Applicants For Saint Paul Fire Department.
Applications are open through February 27, 2026.
February’s #ShopLocalMonth is critical, with many local businesses facing revenue losses as federal enforcement activity has kept customers home. Annie Rose from @LostFox highlights @gambitbrewingcompany @metroNOMEbrewery and @barreltheorybeercompany — support the places make our community special.
Know your rights: ICE cannot enter your home without a judicial warrant signed by a judge. You don’t have to open the door—ask to see the warrant through a window or under the door. Judicial warrants say 'U.S. District Court'; administrative warrants do NOT allow entry.
A two-story beige brick building with a flat roof, featuring a storefront banner that reads "PAYNE + ARCADE" in colorful letters. The building has several large windows, an awning, and is located on the corner of an urban street with visible street signs. Several air conditioning units are installed on the rooftop. Trees and residential houses are visible in the background.
The Minneapolis Foundation has launched a new, responsive grant fund focused on meeting the urgent needs of businesses in our Minnesota community such as rent and payroll.
Learn more ➡️ https://shorturl.at/goWUp
A St. Paul Animal Control officer, wearing a uniform and badge, lovingly holds a French Bulldog with a red leash. The text reads, "Concerned about pets during recent federal enforcement actions? Contact Animal Services: 651-266-1100 stpaul.gov/animal-services." There's a blue logo with a white building icon in the top left corner.
Recent federal immigration enforcement actions have raised concerns about pets who may be left without care. In Saint Paul, call Animal Services at 651-266-1100 if you’re worried about an animal. We’ll check in and focus on the animal’s safety: stpaul.gov/animal-services
🚧 Pothole season is here—and Saint Paul is getting ahead of it.
Mayor Kaohly Her and Saint Paul Public Works demonstrated new equipment that recycles old asphalt into fresh hot-patch mix and shared how the City is tackling potholes through the 2026 patching plan.
On Jan 21, the City Council unanimously passed a resolution calling on Governor Tim Walz to implement an eviction moratorium.
Keep Families and Businesses Safe Urge Governor Walz to enact an eviction moratorium as fear and disruption from the federal immigration surge put homes and livelihoods at risk. Impact on Residents Residents are afraid to leave home—avoiding work, school, and daily life—causing income loss and risking eviction. Impact on Small Businesses Reduced hours and closures are draining revenue while rent remains due, putting many, including immigrant-owned businesses, at risk of eviction.
What Happens without an Eviction Moratorium Thousands of vulnerable families would face evictions as soon as February 1 Workers may be forced to leave their homes when it isn’t safer to do so Communities become more unstable and risk greater harm People across the country are watching how Minneapolis and Saint Paul respond to support our immigrant neighbors.
Call to Action An eviction moratorium would: Protect residential and commercial tenants Support small businesses that rent their space Give our community the time it needs to stay safe The resolution was introduced by Council Vice President Kim and reflects shared leadership across the City Council and the Mayor’s Office.
On January 21, the @stpaulcitycouncil.bsky.social unanimously urged Gov. Walz to issue an eviction moratorium to keep families housed and support communities impacted by the federal immigration surge. Learn more at stpaul.gov/council
Mayor Her discusses federal immigration enforcement actions, accountability, and community response on MSNOW
Mayor Her responds to the detainment of Hmong American citizen ChongLy Thao and warns that federal tactics in the Twin Cities are fueling fear and keeping kids home from school. Watch the full conversation with Laura Coates from Friday.
Saint Paul youth aren’t waiting for a safer future—they’re building it now. Through the "Goals Not Guns" campaign, St. Paul City School students are speaking out against gun violence.
Buy your student-designed shirt by Jan. 31, 2026.
🔗 https://design.elpisenterprises.org/goals_not_guns/shop/home
How many Minnesotans need to die before they leave?
ICE needs to end this surge of agents now. It was clear two and a half weeks ago. It is especially clear now. Get out of Minnesota.
Yesterday, Mayor Kaohly Her spoke to CNN about federal immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities and the serious negative impacts on our residents and neighborhood businesses.
Mayor Kaohly Her: “Saint Paul will not be intimidated.” Saint Paul remains committed to protecting our residents, standing with our community, and holding the federal government to the same rule of law it expects from others. Find resources at stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Saint Paul Police Chief Axel Henry joined Twin Cities law enforcement leaders this week at the State Capitol to call for accountability and for all of us to find common ground — and to acknowledge the fear many community members are feeling right now. stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
A snowy scene with a car partially buried in snow at the top. Text reads: "Temporary Pause on Towing Abandoned Vehicles," with a note below: "Due to Ongoing Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions." St. Paul city logo is in the top left corner, and a web link is at the bottom.
Alt text: Informational graphic about the City of Saint Paul's temporary pause on towing abandoned vehicles due to ongoing federal immigration enforcement actions. It highlights conditions for fee waivers, documentation requirements, and exceptions like safety hazards and emergencies. A snowy, abandoned car is shown in the background.
Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, in collaboration with the Saint Paul Police Department, Public Works, and the Department of Safety and Inspections, has announced a temporary pause on towing for most reported abandoned vehicles in response to federal immigration actions stpaul.gov/abandoned-vehicles
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How to Identify City of Saint Paul Employees Guide: With multiple federal agencies in the area, it may be helpful to know what City of Saint Paul staff uniforms look like — from police to animal services. Here are examples. Find immigration resources at stpaul.gov/immigration-resources.
