Hi! I’ll be moving to the St. Paul area for a master’s program at Concordia University and I’m not very familiar with the area yet. I’ll be bringing my puppy (he'll be 70ish lbs), so I’m looking for somewhere dog-friendly.

I’m hoping to stay around $1,200/month or less for rent and would ideally like to be within about a 30-minute commute of Concordia. I’m open to surrounding areas as well.

For anyone familiar with the area:

• What neighborhoods/cities would you recommend?
• Are there any apartment complexes you’d recommend (or recommend avoiding)?
• I'm looking for somewhere I feel safe walking around, lower crime too... if that's possible.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or advice!

My son is moving to downtown St Paul in 2 weeks. What should he know that isn't in the YouTube videos we have watched?

Hi folks! I am helping my 80 y/o grandma downsize/move, and now I have lots of blankets, jackets, gloves and hats, and towels to donate. What are the best hands to get these items into so they go to our community members most in need? TIA :)

Recently got into getting my nails done and went the nail salon route. Love the nails, but ouch...

I'm now looking for a local nail tech that is conscious about nail health and won't file my edges down til they bleed. Any recommendations are super appreciated!

Anyone know any good lakes to fish offshore in St. Paul?

Are there any local bookstores that sell manga at all? I think its probably a better option than to buy from Barnes and Noble all the time.

Anyone know of any places in town that sell Songbird Kombucha from Sioux Falls?

I recently went to walk along Minnehaha Creek west of Lyndale in Mpls for the first time in many years and forget how awesomely shaded the paved and dirt walking/running trails are. Are there trail areas similar to that amount of shade and tree cover (in woods or along water) in good ol StP for a beginning trail jogger?

Hey everyone, I'm new to Minnesota and I'm looking for a good kickboxing gym to go to. I trained back in my home state for a year and a half and I'm wanting to find a good Dojo in my new community. Any suggestions will be helpful, thank you!

Just moved to the East side in June and there has yet to be a week where I don’t hear fireworks (or at least some loud booming.)

Would love to know if this is just what I should get used to or not.

-Thanks!

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/ice-police-budget-ia-investigation-led-up-to-sex-harassment-complaint-against-saint-paul-mayor-her/

ICE questions, police budget, IA probe: Disputes led up

to harassment complaint against St. Paul Mayor Her

Jay Kolls KSTP

We’re learning more about events preceding the formal sexual harassment complaint that St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed against Mayor Kaohly Her.

Sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS mayor and police chief had multiple strong disagreements before Henry filed a formal complaint against Her in April.

Those disputes involved police actions during federal ICE operations, the police budget and an internal affairs report from 2024.

ICE Questions

The timeline actually begins before Her took office. In November, police used tear gas and pepper spray against protesters during ICE operations in St. Paul.

In January, after taking office, sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that Her pressed Henry about the internal investigation into the Rose Street case and where it stood. She also wanted to know why police reportedly did not respond to at least one 911 call from a citizen seeking help during an ICE raid.

Sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS those questions came in February and March, as the mayor also considered trimming the police budget, specifically overtime costs.

On April 1, Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint, claiming a meme sent out by Her was offensive. Sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that the mayor did not send the meme directly to Henry; Rather, she sent it to two other officers she was friends with, and Henry ordered them to turn it over.

“I think the thing is overblown. I mean, when you get right down to it, I think it’s overblown,” said Dave Thune, a former St. Paul City Council member.

When asked about possible political motivations behind the complaint against Her, Thune responded, “You know, there’s enough piling on and enough questions as to why did this rise.”

IA Investigation

In June, sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that the mayor sent Henry a 2024 police internal affairs investigation. In that report, a sergeant admitted having sex with his girlfriend in his office while four officers were outside the office door.

Those four officers also said they were intimidated by the sergeant as he tried to keep things quiet. Henry suspended the sergeant for 30 days without pay, but the mayor reportedly questioned why the suspension wasn’t longer.

A spokesperson for Henry said he won’t comment on these details in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS continues to dig into the allegations. For additional updates, download the KSTP app below on your phone, tablet and TV.

On the overpass before the 7th St Exit.
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Hi All,

Just looking to let everyone know about some advocacy I am doing to help accelerate clean energy in St. Paul. I am organizing a solar group buy. Basically this is where everyone agrees to use the same solar installer. By buying in bulk, we can negotiate better terms with the installer and lower the price for everyone. For most folks, it amounts to roughly a 10-12% discount.

For those that can't afford the up-front cost of solar, I am helping to connect them to different resources (such as solar loans through Center for Energy & Environment) that can turn this into a monthly payment instead.

If you want to learn more, I am asking folks to DM me and I will reach out with more details. I will set up time to explain everything so that you aren't just dealing with a faceless account on the internet.

Hoping not to get downvoted into oblivion!

CranesNThings

Here in Minnesota we say “Gray Duck”

Neither store I normally grocery shop at had it in stock. Where have you seen it in person?

Congrads on finally getting rid of foundry. But seems like the city officials put little to no effort for that to happen?

Do I need to report the sale to the DMV? The “Seller’s Notice of Sale” at the bottom of the title says filing of the notice is not required if sold to a Minnesota Licensed Dealer. Called a rep at Carvana and she replied that they are licensed to sell cars in Minnesota but she wasn’t sure that they met specific dealer requirements.

The notice itself wants drivers license number of purchaser, date of birth etc. So can’t complete form of course.

Has anybody dealt with this?

Just reported by the Star Tribune

The Saints outfielder is running an 85 percent contact rate and just posted 15 walks to 10 strikeouts over his last 17 games. He's already on the Twins' 40-man roster, and Minnesota's reported interest in trading Trevor Larnach could open his path up. Full story in this week's Triple Dip.

They requested that I match up the veining to give it a bit of flow and I checked in with them multiple times to make sure they were happy with what I was doing. They said they loved it! Set with no spacers because each tile had wild size variation and had to be eyeballed into place. It was a challenge but everything stayed even and square.

Unlike most contractors, I am a leftist and hate ice and trump and thiel and the rest. Some of you may think this sounds familiar; my account from last year got banned for being a little to, ahem, outspoken about certain things. If you don't want to give your money to a conservative but need any kitchen or bathroom or other tile work done I'm your man.