West 7th/Fort Road Federation

10/15/2026

🌬️ Let’s talk about air quality!

West 7th has FOUR air quality monitors tracking real-time data right here in our community! Swipe through to learn about the Air Quality Index (AQI) and how to check the air quality in your neighborhood.

🔎 Learn more about the AIRNET project and explore air quality data at airnet.betterenergy.org/

10/14/2026

🍃Experience the future home of the Mississippi River Learning Center at Fall Play Day!🐟

At this free family-friendly event you can enjoy guided & self-guided walks, wildlife activities, interactive art, environmental learning, and more! Then cozy up with refreshments at a fire pit!🔥

📆Saturday, October 24
🕐1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
📍Crosby Farm Regional Park at Watergate Marina
2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul

10/13/2026

✨ VIBE 2026: Storefront Beautification Grant Funding is OPEN! ✨

Is your storefront in need of a glow up?

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation is offering a selection of storefront improvements to bring more vibrancy to the 7th Street corridor. Eligible applications will be entered into a lottery for funding.

Grant Details:
💰 Up to $3,000 per storefront
📍 Businesses must be located on or within 0.10 miles of West 7th Street within District 9 boundaries
📅 Apply by Sunday, October 31, at 11:59 p.m.

Visit fortroadfed.org/west-7th-vibe to learn more and to apply!

10/12/2026

Do you have an idea for Grand Casino Arena?

📣 CALLING ALL ARTISTS 📣

We’ve got a wall. You’ve got the vision.

We’re looking for a Minnesota artist to create a mural at Gate 3 - and we’re putting $10,000 behind the winning vision! Bring us something bold. Something Minnesota. Something that belongs at the home of the Wild.

Think you’ve got a shot? Submit your design by October 23 at 11:59 p.m.

👉 Apply now at https://bit.ly/4rCPrnV

10/09/2026

Join the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission and Councilmember Molly Coleman for a community listening session on Reparations. Refreshments will be served.

📅 Monday, October 26
🕠 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Hamline Midway Library, 1558 W Minnehaha Ave.

RSVP at: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/jEuF1kBedj

10/08/2026

🌱🌼The West 7th Community Garden got an upgrade!

We planted a variety of native plants that will bring vibrancy to the garden and help pollinators thrive. Thank you to the community gardeners who had a vision to bring new growth to this space and volunteered their time!

We can’t wait to watch it grow into a beautiful new space for the neighborhood to enjoy next year! 🦋

Do you like gardening? Have time to help water or w**d? Although it's Fall, we are always looking to grow our list of volunteers to help at our numerous garden and community green spaces. Reach out if we can add you to our email list!

10/05/2026

🗳️ Want to hear directly from District 5 Ramsey County Commissioner candidates before the November election? Join the Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of St. Paul!

📅 Monday, October 12
🕖 7 - 8:30 PM
📍 Keg House Commons
928 W. 7th Street

The forum is free and open to the public and will also be broadcast on SPNN and YouTube.

Questions for the candidates can be submitted to [email protected].

Co-sponsored by SPNN, Highland District Councill, Macalester-Groveland Community Council, and West 7th/Fort Road Federation.

10/03/2026

🌬️ Curious about the air quality in our community?

We’re collecting local air quality data through our AirNet monitoring project to better understand air quality in West 7th.

📱 Sign up to receive air quality text alerts:
justair.app/signup

Learn more about the project and our goals: fortroadfed.org/community-air-monitoring

10/02/2026

Heads up! It's marathon weekend.

It's Twin Cities Marathon Weekend!

That means there will be road closures/detours along Summit Avenue and John Ireland Boulevard on Saturday and Sunday. Please be patient if you're driving around Saint Paul during this time.

For more information, please visit: www.tcmevents.org

10/02/2026

What could zoning changes mean for West 7th? 👀

The City is considering changing some West 7th properties from B (Business) to T (Traditional Neighborhood) zoning. This is a change that could support more walkable, mixed-use, amenity-rich development and reduce the emphasis on car-oriented uses.

Want to learn more and share your thoughts? Join us October 5!

📅 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Palace Recreation Center, 781 Palace Ave

Come learn, ask questions, and help shape the future of West 7th!