The Latest News & Updates

Downtown St. Paul’s Billion Dollar Moment

‘Dwelling place of the sacred’: Wakaŋ Típi Center dedicated in St. Paul

Antique treasures in downtown Saint Paul

New deals and new mayor fueling hopes for a downtown St. Paul revival

Annual ranking puts St. Paul 4th for parks

St. Paul's First National Bank Building sells at steep discount to Downtown Revival Trust

Craig Leipold, Local Businesses Buy Saint Paul Hotel

Bonding bill to include $50M for St. Paul’s Grand Casino complex renovation

B Kyle: Saint Paul, let’s row together while investments flow in our direction

Downtown St. Paul Alliance Announces over $1 billion in downtown investment

Saint Paul leaders: Over $1 billion is being invested in improving downtown

Downtown St. Paul grocery store: Aldi to replace Lunds & Byerlys

Report: World Junior event sparked $71M in spending, $4.8M in sales taxes

Joe Spencer: 2026 is our breakout year

New investor buys into St. Paul’s downtown, with plans for more

Mark Henneman: Downtown St. Paul’s comeback runs through the arena

Kaohly Her, Craig Leipold unveil details on Grand Casino Arena renovations

Ramsey County approves $320M economic development plan to stabilize property taxes

Report finds St. Paul has a gold mine of opportunity in industrial land

St. Paul launches $5 million Downtown Vitality Fund

Sports/Events Centers Play a Bigger Role in St. Paul’s Economy

St. Paul: Downtown street ambassadors to expand to Bus Rapid Transit sites

5th Street to play key role in downtown revitalization; SPDDC president reflects on busy first year

Nearly 1 million actions demonstrate positive impact of expanded Saint Paul Downtown Improvement District’s first year

Kaohly Her Declares St. Paul Is Open for Business

A New St. Paul Fund—With $30M From Lead Investors—Will Fuel Downtown Redevelopment

Saint Paul Downtown Development Corporation Forms Investment Fund, Announces Two Lead Investors

U.S. Bank Center mortgage acquired by St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation

Saint Paul Downtown Development Corporation acquires distressed mortgage on U.S. Bank Center building

Joe Spencer: St. Paul’s budget signals bold push for a stronger downtown

St. Paul’s Empire Building Sells for $745K to Downtown Development Corporation

Saint Paul Downtown Development Corporation acquires historic Empire Building and Endicott Arcade

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance launches community engagement process to reimagine downtown core

The US Cities Most Americans Are Predicted To Move to in 2026

Saint Paul Downtown Development Corporation purchases Capital City Plaza Parking Ramp

Saint Paul Downtown Development Corporation acquires title, full ownership of Alliance Bank Center building

The Alliance Bank Center Building Is Under New Ownership

Saint Paul Downtown Development Corporation acquires bank note for Alliance Bank Center building

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance hires leader for new development organization

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance announces office-to-residential conversion study findings; shares six-month Downtown Investment Strategy progress

New Downtown Improvement District serving all of downtown Saint Paul officially established

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance releases first-of-its-kind Downtown Investment Strategy

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance announces effort to create unified Downtown Investment Strategy

West Seventh businesses petition to join Saint Paul Downtown Improvement District

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance initiative to boost economic recovery of downtown Saint Paul

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance Board appoints new chair, members

Crime rates hit a five-year low in downtown Saint Paul

Downtown Alliance, St. Paul Area Chamber survey demonstrates desire to return to Saint Paul restaurants, businesses and offices

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance announces plan to welcome workers, visitors back downtown

Saint Paul Downtown Improvement District officially forms

Downtown Alliance announces results of successful Streets of Summer pilot program

Downtown Alliance announces Stewardship Program placemaking projects

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance launches pilot Stewardship Program

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance to host second year of pop-ups at Central Station

Joe Spencer named president of Saint Paul Downtown Alliance

Saint Paul Downtown Alliance forms to ensure a strong, vibrant downtown for all