Frederick Melo, Reporter (TwinCities.com, Pioneer Press)
@frederickmelo.bsky.social
A Boston transplant turned longtime City Hall/urban news reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press in Minnesota (twincities.com) but my true claim to fame is I wrote this 3-part comic book: https://fredmelosupervillains.thecomicseries.com
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The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists, @MNSPJ, condemns targeted St. Paul police attacks on journalists. www.mnspj.org/2025/11/26/m...
AFSCME workers want raises, homeowners at Tuesday’s Truth in Taxation hearing want tax relief, and other speakers called for police accountability following that morning’s Rose Avenue cluster. The St. Paul City Council has a flurry of budget amendments prepared, with more coming.
More money for libraries, parks and rec, firefighters? St. Paul City Council is looking to higher paramedic transport fees (billed to insurance), parking funds and more to fund 13-30 changes to Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal -- by Wednesday night. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/s...
St. Paul City Council likely to amend mayor’s budget proposal
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s “no frills, no fun” budget proposal may be in line for some significant last-minute changes.
www.twincities.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
AFSCME workers want raises, homeowners at Tuesday’s Truth in Taxation hearing want tax relief, and other speakers called for police accountability following that morning’s Rose Avenue cluster. The St. Paul City Council has a flurry of budget amendments prepared, with more coming.
We have downgraded to a smaller plastic Xmas tree more fitting our small home on wife’s orders. Wife said not to share a picture of her big ole leafy plant next to the tree. It has been moved just in the Kris Kringle Nick of time and now is nowhere to be found…Thanksgiving to all who partake!
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We have downgraded to a smaller plastic Xmas tree more fitting our small home on wife’s orders. Wife said not to share a picture of her big ole leafy plant next to the tree. It has been moved just in the Kris Kringle Nick of time and now is nowhere to be found…Thanksgiving to all who partake!
Reposted by Frederick Melo, Reporter (TwinCities.com, Pioneer Press)
New St. Paul mayors don’t usually hold onto city attorneys from the previous administration. By accident and design, City Attorney Lyndsey Olson’s legacy may be a series of federal lawsuits, including 2 filed this month over clean energy projects — EVIE East Side expansion — and COPS hiring grants.
Cities, counties and states have sued the Trump administration dozens of times alleging federal overreach. With more than $200 million in federal grant funding for St. Paul on the line, here’s 6 lawsuits filed by or directly involving Minnesota’s capital city. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/a...
A look at St. Paul’s legal tangles with the Trump administration
The city of St. Paul has filed five lawsuits to protect more than $200 million in federal funding.
www.twincities.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New St. Paul mayors don’t usually hold onto city attorneys from the previous administration. By accident and design, City Attorney Lyndsey Olson’s legacy may be a series of federal lawsuits, including 2 filed this month over clean energy projects — EVIE East Side expansion — and COPS hiring grants.
Reposted by Frederick Melo, Reporter (TwinCities.com, Pioneer Press)
Voliere Spirits and CrowBar to debut tomorrow (Nov. 28) at Hamm's Brewery, says @jaredography www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/v...
Volière Spirits and CrowBar, new distillery and cocktail lounge, to open at Hamm’s Brewery site
The cocktail lounge opens Friday, Nov. 28 with decor and a menu packed with nostalgic nods to now-closed Twin Cities bars.
www.twincities.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Voliere Spirits and CrowBar to debut tomorrow (Nov. 28) at Hamm's Brewery, says @jaredography www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/v...
Reposted by Frederick Melo, Reporter (TwinCities.com, Pioneer Press)
More money for libraries, parks and rec, firefighters? St. Paul City Council is looking to higher paramedic transport fees (billed to insurance), parking funds and more to fund 13-30 changes to Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal -- by Wednesday night. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/s...
St. Paul City Council likely to amend mayor’s budget proposal
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s “no frills, no fun” budget proposal may be in line for some significant last-minute changes.
www.twincities.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
More money for libraries, parks and rec, firefighters? St. Paul City Council is looking to higher paramedic transport fees (billed to insurance), parking funds and more to fund 13-30 changes to Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal -- by Wednesday night. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/s...
A little bird tells me St. Paul-area shelter providers are calling around to each other and saying, "What the #Q@@% Ramsey County? What the actual $Q%^$?" Storm hit, where were the county's services?
PRESS RELEASE OF THE DAY: From already-at-capacity Union Gospel Mission, a P.M. pick-up spot for shuttling homeless residents to Ramsey County warming stations, if they exist: "Ramsey County Warming Spaces are scheduled to open on December 1. Locations have yet to be announced."
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A little bird tells me St. Paul-area shelter providers are calling around to each other and saying, "What the #Q@@% Ramsey County? What the actual $Q%^$?" Storm hit, where were the county's services?
PRESS RELEASE OF THE DAY: From already-at-capacity Union Gospel Mission, a P.M. pick-up spot for shuttling homeless residents to Ramsey County warming stations, if they exist: "Ramsey County Warming Spaces are scheduled to open on December 1. Locations have yet to be announced."
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
PRESS RELEASE OF THE DAY: From already-at-capacity Union Gospel Mission, a P.M. pick-up spot for shuttling homeless residents to Ramsey County warming stations, if they exist: "Ramsey County Warming Spaces are scheduled to open on December 1. Locations have yet to be announced."
More money for libraries, parks and rec, firefighters? St. Paul City Council is looking to higher paramedic transport fees (billed to insurance), parking funds and more to fund 13-30 changes to Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal -- by Wednesday night. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/s...
St. Paul City Council likely to amend mayor’s budget proposal
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s “no frills, no fun” budget proposal may be in line for some significant last-minute changes.
www.twincities.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
More money for libraries, parks and rec, firefighters? St. Paul City Council is looking to higher paramedic transport fees (billed to insurance), parking funds and more to fund 13-30 changes to Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal -- by Wednesday night. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/s...
Voliere Spirits and CrowBar to debut tomorrow (Nov. 28) at Hamm's Brewery, says @jaredography www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/v...
Volière Spirits and CrowBar, new distillery and cocktail lounge, to open at Hamm’s Brewery site
The cocktail lounge opens Friday, Nov. 28 with decor and a menu packed with nostalgic nods to now-closed Twin Cities bars.
www.twincities.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Voliere Spirits and CrowBar to debut tomorrow (Nov. 28) at Hamm's Brewery, says @jaredography www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/v...
New St. Paul mayors don’t usually hold onto city attorneys from the previous administration. By accident and design, City Attorney Lyndsey Olson’s legacy may be a series of federal lawsuits, including 2 filed this month over clean energy projects — EVIE East Side expansion — and COPS hiring grants.
Cities, counties and states have sued the Trump administration dozens of times alleging federal overreach. With more than $200 million in federal grant funding for St. Paul on the line, here’s 6 lawsuits filed by or directly involving Minnesota’s capital city. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/a...
A look at St. Paul’s legal tangles with the Trump administration
The city of St. Paul has filed five lawsuits to protect more than $200 million in federal funding.
www.twincities.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New St. Paul mayors don’t usually hold onto city attorneys from the previous administration. By accident and design, City Attorney Lyndsey Olson’s legacy may be a series of federal lawsuits, including 2 filed this month over clean energy projects — EVIE East Side expansion — and COPS hiring grants.
Cities, counties and states have sued the Trump administration dozens of times alleging federal overreach. With more than $200 million in federal grant funding for St. Paul on the line, here’s 6 lawsuits filed by or directly involving Minnesota’s capital city. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/a...
A look at St. Paul’s legal tangles with the Trump administration
The city of St. Paul has filed five lawsuits to protect more than $200 million in federal funding.
www.twincities.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Cities, counties and states have sued the Trump administration dozens of times alleging federal overreach. With more than $200 million in federal grant funding for St. Paul on the line, here’s 6 lawsuits filed by or directly involving Minnesota’s capital city. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/a...
Reposted by Frederick Melo, Reporter (TwinCities.com, Pioneer Press)
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns attacks on journalists by law enforcement on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, during a federal operation in St. Paul.
Read our full statement: www.mnspj.org/2025/11/26/m...
Read our full statement: www.mnspj.org/2025/11/26/m...
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns attacks on journalists by law enforcement on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, during a federal operation in St. Paul.
Read our full statement: www.mnspj.org/2025/11/26/m...
Read our full statement: www.mnspj.org/2025/11/26/m...
The St. Paul City Council and Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists issued separate statements Wednesday condemning police use of force Tuesday: www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/s...
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The St. Paul City Council and Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists issued separate statements Wednesday condemning police use of force Tuesday: www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/s...
More statements from the St. Paul City Council decrying St. Paul police use of force and lack of de-escalation on Tuesday. Latest case updates here: www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/i...
November 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
More statements from the St. Paul City Council decrying St. Paul police use of force and lack of de-escalation on Tuesday. Latest case updates here: www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/i...
Each member of the St. Paul City Council has issued a statement calling for an investigation into St. Paul Police behavior and tactics during an ICE arrest on the city’s East Side on Tuesday. The latest on who got arrested and why from @MaraGottfried: www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/i...
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Each member of the St. Paul City Council has issued a statement calling for an investigation into St. Paul Police behavior and tactics during an ICE arrest on the city’s East Side on Tuesday. The latest on who got arrested and why from @MaraGottfried: www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/i...
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists, @MNSPJ, condemns targeted St. Paul police attacks on journalists. www.mnspj.org/2025/11/26/m...
November 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists, @MNSPJ, condemns targeted St. Paul police attacks on journalists. www.mnspj.org/2025/11/26/m...
November 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Here's what we know so far about federal enforcement action in 600 block of Rose Avenue, on St. Paul's East Side: www.twincities.com/2025/11/25/p...
Protesters gather near suspected ICE operation on St. Paul’s East Side
One person was removed from the home in a stretcher.
www.twincities.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Here's what we know so far about federal enforcement action in 600 block of Rose Avenue, on St. Paul's East Side: www.twincities.com/2025/11/25/p...
St. Paul thrift shop tips from Talia McWright and @mollyguthrey www.twincities.com/2025/11/23/t...
Thrifting St. Paul: Tips to save money and find items you love
Pioneer Press reporters familiar with thrifting share “thrift tips” as we launch into a series exploring thrifty neighborhoods in St. Paul.
www.twincities.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
St. Paul thrift shop tips from Talia McWright and @mollyguthrey www.twincities.com/2025/11/23/t...
4 Minnesota foundations have launched a $23 million housing stability initiative. "Our Home State" aims to expand access to safe, stable and affordable housing across Minnesota through advocacy, policy work and grants for direct assistance www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/o... Story by Mars King
MN foundations group launches $23M housing stability initiative
Our Home State aims to expand access to safe, stable and affordable housing across the state.
www.twincities.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
4 Minnesota foundations have launched a $23 million housing stability initiative. "Our Home State" aims to expand access to safe, stable and affordable housing across Minnesota through advocacy, policy work and grants for direct assistance www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/o... Story by Mars King
McKnight Foundation donates $1 million toward housing, food, energy assistance with grants of $50,000-$100,000 across 14 agencies
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/m... Story by U of M's Lulu Jaeckelv
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/m... Story by U of M's Lulu Jaeckelv
The McKnight Foundation deploys $1 million in grants to help Minnesotans
Eight local organizations will receive $50,000 each.
www.twincities.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
McKnight Foundation donates $1 million toward housing, food, energy assistance with grants of $50,000-$100,000 across 14 agencies
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/m... Story by U of M's Lulu Jaeckelv
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/m... Story by U of M's Lulu Jaeckelv
Faith leaders will gather at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis at noon Tuesday, and then again from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Story by the U of M's own Maya Bell.
PRAY FOR HUD: At 7 p.m. Tuesday, faith leaders will join housing advocates in a 12-hour vigil calling attention to federal housing cuts. Bishop Kevin Kenney of Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis is among noon-time speakers for “Losing Sleep, Losing Homes”
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/f...
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/f...
Faith leaders are raising the alarm on cuts to housing programs
Faith Leaders and Housing advocates in Minnesota are hosting a vigil to raise awareness to recent cuts to a national supportive housing program
www.twincities.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Faith leaders will gather at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis at noon Tuesday, and then again from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Story by the U of M's own Maya Bell.
PRAY FOR HUD: At 7 p.m. Tuesday, faith leaders will join housing advocates in a 12-hour vigil calling attention to federal housing cuts. Bishop Kevin Kenney of Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis is among noon-time speakers for “Losing Sleep, Losing Homes”
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/f...
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/f...
Faith leaders are raising the alarm on cuts to housing programs
Faith Leaders and Housing advocates in Minnesota are hosting a vigil to raise awareness to recent cuts to a national supportive housing program
www.twincities.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
PRAY FOR HUD: At 7 p.m. Tuesday, faith leaders will join housing advocates in a 12-hour vigil calling attention to federal housing cuts. Bishop Kevin Kenney of Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis is among noon-time speakers for “Losing Sleep, Losing Homes”
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/f...
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/f...
The St. Paul city tax levy is poised to increase 5.3%. Last-minute budget debates/changes are more than likely. Front line workers at the Rondo Library are not happy with how a year-long closure for security improvements is being handled. They want more input, and a project pause
Speak your TRUTH at St. Paul's Truth in Taxation hearing on Tuesday night. That's what it's there for... www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/s...
St. Paul City Council to host Truth in Taxation hearing Tuesday
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has proposed a 5.3% levy increase for the coming year.
www.twincities.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The St. Paul city tax levy is poised to increase 5.3%. Last-minute budget debates/changes are more than likely. Front line workers at the Rondo Library are not happy with how a year-long closure for security improvements is being handled. They want more input, and a project pause
Speak your TRUTH at St. Paul's Truth in Taxation hearing on Tuesday night. That's what it's there for... www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/s...
St. Paul City Council to host Truth in Taxation hearing Tuesday
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has proposed a 5.3% levy increase for the coming year.
www.twincities.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Speak your TRUTH at St. Paul's Truth in Taxation hearing on Tuesday night. That's what it's there for... www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/s...