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Looking up at apartment building in the winter

Support St. Paul’s Neighborhood Zoning Reform

St. Paul is considering zoning changes to legalize more housing in our neighborhoods. Testify in person on October 4 or email the City Council.

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A view of I-94 in St. Paul from the Victoria Street bridge.

Thoughts on I-94, and Yet Another Idea

The I-94 trench between Minneapolis and St. Paul is rife with possibilities for transformation, from express rail service to a Midtown Greenway extension.

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National Links: Generative AI and Cities

This week in National Links: the corporatization of AirBnB, Copenhagen’s anti-flood strategies and AI urban planning.

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Walking the Historic Stairs of Stillwater

Steve Gjerdingen was on a mission to find all five of the historic staircases in downtown Stillwater. He succeeded. Follow his route, then walk it yourself!

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A group of friends sitting at a tavern table, dressed for the Renaissance Festival.

Let’s (St)roll There — Renaissance Festival by Transit

Getting to the Renaissance Festival doesn’t have to be a hassle anymore! Follow one group as they take transit to Fest.

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Lies Cast in Bronze: A Tour of Twin Cities Historical Markers

Historical markers may seem like trustworthy narrators of the past, but in truth, they are only outdated maps that reflect all the biases and motivations of the people who paid to erect them.

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