Mayor Melvin Carter
@mayorcarter.bsky.social
Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
stpaul.gov
stpaul.gov
Wishing all a happy Thanksgiving. Let us reflect on the people and blessings that truly matter. I also extend my gratitude for our first responders, healthcare workers, military members, and service employees who are away from family. May we all find joy and connection today.
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Wishing all a happy Thanksgiving. Let us reflect on the people and blessings that truly matter. I also extend my gratitude for our first responders, healthcare workers, military members, and service employees who are away from family. May we all find joy and connection today.
For the second time in as many weeks, federal immigration officers created chaos in our streets. While we cannot control their actions, we must not let ICE fracture the trust that we built together. We are conducting a full review of every use of force by our officers today.
Read my full statement.
Read my full statement.
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
For the second time in as many weeks, federal immigration officers created chaos in our streets. While we cannot control their actions, we must not let ICE fracture the trust that we built together. We are conducting a full review of every use of force by our officers today.
Read my full statement.
Read my full statement.
We're setting a new clean energy standard at The Heights with one of the nation’s first large-scale aquifer thermal systems — cutting emissions, lowering costs, and building a more resilient Saint Paul.https://insideclimatenews.org/news/15112025/st-paul-minnesota-geothermal-drilling/
Decades After the U.S. Government Conducted Research Beneath This City, a Promising Clean Energy Technology Returns to Its Roots - Inside Climate News
Researchers drilling under a college campus in the 1980s paved the way for an ambitious new project in the Twin Cities.
insideclimatenews.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
We're setting a new clean energy standard at The Heights with one of the nation’s first large-scale aquifer thermal systems — cutting emissions, lowering costs, and building a more resilient Saint Paul.https://insideclimatenews.org/news/15112025/st-paul-minnesota-geothermal-drilling/
And kicking off @thepwhl.com season three, our very own @pwhlfrost.bsky.social! Good luck to our two-time Walter Cup champions. Show them why we’re the state of hockey. Let's go, Frost! #everyonewatcheswomenssports
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
And kicking off @thepwhl.com season three, our very own @pwhlfrost.bsky.social! Good luck to our two-time Walter Cup champions. Show them why we’re the state of hockey. Let's go, Frost! #everyonewatcheswomenssports
Today, we remember the lives stolen by anti-transgender violence. Individuals who identify as trans are four times more likely to be a victim. Everyone deserves to live safely and authentically. In Saint Paul, it's in our uniqueness and individuality that we find strength. #TransDayOfRemembrance
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today, we remember the lives stolen by anti-transgender violence. Individuals who identify as trans are four times more likely to be a victim. Everyone deserves to live safely and authentically. In Saint Paul, it's in our uniqueness and individuality that we find strength. #TransDayOfRemembrance
There’s ICE operations under way today in Saint Paul. I was on scene at BroTex and share your fear and concern. I’m in close contact with our City Attorney’s Office and police. Remember you have rights. Visit stpaul.gov/immigration-resources. Saint Paul officers will identify themselves.
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
There’s ICE operations under way today in Saint Paul. I was on scene at BroTex and share your fear and concern. I’m in close contact with our City Attorney’s Office and police. Remember you have rights. Visit stpaul.gov/immigration-resources. Saint Paul officers will identify themselves.
It’s a great day to sign up for Saint Paul snow emergency alerts. More information is available at stpaul.gov/snow.
• Text STPAUL SNOW to 468311 for snow emergency alerts
• Call 651-266-PLOW (7569) for recorded winter weather updates
• Subscribe to SnowAlert emails at stpaul.gov/snowalert
• Text STPAUL SNOW to 468311 for snow emergency alerts
• Call 651-266-PLOW (7569) for recorded winter weather updates
• Subscribe to SnowAlert emails at stpaul.gov/snowalert
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
It’s a great day to sign up for Saint Paul snow emergency alerts. More information is available at stpaul.gov/snow.
• Text STPAUL SNOW to 468311 for snow emergency alerts
• Call 651-266-PLOW (7569) for recorded winter weather updates
• Subscribe to SnowAlert emails at stpaul.gov/snowalert
• Text STPAUL SNOW to 468311 for snow emergency alerts
• Call 651-266-PLOW (7569) for recorded winter weather updates
• Subscribe to SnowAlert emails at stpaul.gov/snowalert
Rice Park is ready for the holiday season! This is a favorite tradition and we’re grateful to do this alongside partners at the Salvation Army. We’re just getting started on what will be a spectacular winter in Saint Paul.
Thanks to our talented Parks and Rec crew for helping us light up downtown!
Thanks to our talented Parks and Rec crew for helping us light up downtown!
November 16, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Rice Park is ready for the holiday season! This is a favorite tradition and we’re grateful to do this alongside partners at the Salvation Army. We’re just getting started on what will be a spectacular winter in Saint Paul.
Thanks to our talented Parks and Rec crew for helping us light up downtown!
Thanks to our talented Parks and Rec crew for helping us light up downtown!
Congratulations to the graduates of our 26th EMS Academy! Our Saint Paul Fire Department program equips youth with the skills, certification, and experience to become the next generation of first responders. Your service to our community shows that Saint Paul’s future is in good hands.
November 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Congratulations to the graduates of our 26th EMS Academy! Our Saint Paul Fire Department program equips youth with the skills, certification, and experience to become the next generation of first responders. Your service to our community shows that Saint Paul’s future is in good hands.
Saint Paul is ready to act on day one when preemption is lifted. Our ordinance represents a collective effort to address gun violence. It’s time for state leaders to meet us in this moment of urgency and safeguard the future our children deserve.
RELEASE: www.stpaul.gov/news/city-sa...
RELEASE: www.stpaul.gov/news/city-sa...
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Saint Paul is ready to act on day one when preemption is lifted. Our ordinance represents a collective effort to address gun violence. It’s time for state leaders to meet us in this moment of urgency and safeguard the future our children deserve.
RELEASE: www.stpaul.gov/news/city-sa...
RELEASE: www.stpaul.gov/news/city-sa...
The Trump administration’s political attack on cities leading climate action blocks progress and threatens the health and well-being of our communities. We will not be intimidated. We’re prepared for climate challenges of tomorrow by making investments today. (1/2) www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Groups Sue to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Energy Projects in Democratic States
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November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The Trump administration’s political attack on cities leading climate action blocks progress and threatens the health and well-being of our communities. We will not be intimidated. We’re prepared for climate challenges of tomorrow by making investments today. (1/2) www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
November 9, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Reposted by Mayor Melvin Carter
The generosity of our community in support of our food drive has been inspiring. Thank you! Many of our neighbors still face immediate food insecurity. Your continued support ensures families have access to essential resources.
For more info and list of requested items, visit stpaul.gov/fooddrive.
For more info and list of requested items, visit stpaul.gov/fooddrive.
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The generosity of our community in support of our food drive has been inspiring. Thank you! Many of our neighbors still face immediate food insecurity. Your continued support ensures families have access to essential resources.
For more info and list of requested items, visit stpaul.gov/fooddrive.
For more info and list of requested items, visit stpaul.gov/fooddrive.
Saint Paul, Imnížaska, meaning “white cliffs,” resides on the sacred homelands of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples. They shape who our community is today. During Native American Heritage Month, we honor these truths through preservation, reconciliation, and shared stewardship of the land we call home.
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Saint Paul, Imnížaska, meaning “white cliffs,” resides on the sacred homelands of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples. They shape who our community is today. During Native American Heritage Month, we honor these truths through preservation, reconciliation, and shared stewardship of the land we call home.
Today, we have the opportunity to exercise one of our most fundamental civic duties—voting. We get to decide the future of our communities. Make your voice heard. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Visit mnvotes.org.
Thank you to all of the volunteers, poll workers, and staff who make Election Day happen.
Thank you to all of the volunteers, poll workers, and staff who make Election Day happen.
It's Election Day!
The polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cast your ballot and make your voice heard.
✅ Poll finder: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
✅ Sample ballot: myballotmn.sos.mn.gov
✅ Check registration: <a href="http://sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote
✅ Complete voting info: sos.mn.gov/elections-voting
The polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cast your ballot and make your voice heard.
✅ Poll finder: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
✅ Sample ballot: myballotmn.sos.mn.gov
✅ Check registration: <a href="http://sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote
✅ Complete voting info: sos.mn.gov/elections-voting
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today, we have the opportunity to exercise one of our most fundamental civic duties—voting. We get to decide the future of our communities. Make your voice heard. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Visit mnvotes.org.
Thank you to all of the volunteers, poll workers, and staff who make Election Day happen.
Thank you to all of the volunteers, poll workers, and staff who make Election Day happen.
DSC! Congratulations to our very own Dayne St. Clair for earning Goalkeeper of the Year! Let's keep up that momentum. Loons in 2. #cuzmaybe
Best of the best 🧤
Dayne St. Clair has been named the 2025 @mls Goalkeeper of the Year.
𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 » https://utd.mn/3X5NQZo
Dayne St. Clair has been named the 2025 @mls Goalkeeper of the Year.
𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 » https://utd.mn/3X5NQZo
November 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
DSC! Congratulations to our very own Dayne St. Clair for earning Goalkeeper of the Year! Let's keep up that momentum. Loons in 2. #cuzmaybe
Reposted by Mayor Melvin Carter
SNAP benefits are a lifeline for nearly 90,000 Ramsey County residents. That lifeline is being cut. We're mobilizing select library and rec center spaces as food collection sites. For complete information and additional resources, visit stpaul.gov/fooddrive.
November 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
SNAP benefits are a lifeline for nearly 90,000 Ramsey County residents. That lifeline is being cut. We're mobilizing select library and rec center spaces as food collection sites. For complete information and additional resources, visit stpaul.gov/fooddrive.
Senator Paul Wellstone led with the principle that we are strongest when we come together—that spirit guides our work in Saint Paul. We honor Senator Wellstone, his wife Sheila and daughter Marcia, Mary McEvoy, Tom Lapic, Will McLaughlin, Richard Conry, and Michael Guess. (1/2)
October 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Senator Paul Wellstone led with the principle that we are strongest when we come together—that spirit guides our work in Saint Paul. We honor Senator Wellstone, his wife Sheila and daughter Marcia, Mary McEvoy, Tom Lapic, Will McLaughlin, Richard Conry, and Michael Guess. (1/2)
Reposted by Mayor Melvin Carter
We’re aware ICE and other federal agents are in the Twin Cities ahead of Kristi Noem’s speech today. Though we’re not aware of planned enforcement activity, I share your concerns. Reminder SPPD will not participate in immigration enforcement.
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
October 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We’re aware ICE and other federal agents are in the Twin Cities ahead of Kristi Noem’s speech today. Though we’re not aware of planned enforcement activity, I share your concerns. Reminder SPPD will not participate in immigration enforcement.
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
We’re aware ICE and other federal agents are in the Twin Cities ahead of Kristi Noem’s speech today. Though we’re not aware of planned enforcement activity, I share your concerns. Reminder SPPD will not participate in immigration enforcement.
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
October 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We’re aware ICE and other federal agents are in the Twin Cities ahead of Kristi Noem’s speech today. Though we’re not aware of planned enforcement activity, I share your concerns. Reminder SPPD will not participate in immigration enforcement.
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Stripping communities of federal emergency and preparedness funding to push a political agenda is unlawful and reckless. That’s why we joined Chicago and seven other cities in fighting to protect access to life-saving resources. In times of crisis, we deserve support, not threats.
October 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Stripping communities of federal emergency and preparedness funding to push a political agenda is unlawful and reckless. That’s why we joined Chicago and seven other cities in fighting to protect access to life-saving resources. In times of crisis, we deserve support, not threats.
Our first Common Cent sales tax road project is complete! Grand Avenue is safer and better than ever. Together, we’re building a 21st century Saint Paul—proud to be a city that invests in one another.
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Our first Common Cent sales tax road project is complete! Grand Avenue is safer and better than ever. Together, we’re building a 21st century Saint Paul—proud to be a city that invests in one another.
We hired ONS Director Brooke Blakey for her deep public safety experience and commitment to safer outcomes. That’s exactly what she delivered. A key architect of our Community-First Public Safety strategy, her leadership made Saint Paul stronger and safer. We’re grateful for her service.
NEW EPISODE: ONS Director Blakey is stepping down. She talks improving outcomes through alternate public safety approaches.
𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟖- 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐲
Listen now!
https://youtu.be/n5ZYrzQHX8A?si=JK2Px3KDjhgbKjDr
𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟖- 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐲
Listen now!
https://youtu.be/n5ZYrzQHX8A?si=JK2Px3KDjhgbKjDr
October 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We hired ONS Director Brooke Blakey for her deep public safety experience and commitment to safer outcomes. That’s exactly what she delivered. A key architect of our Community-First Public Safety strategy, her leadership made Saint Paul stronger and safer. We’re grateful for her service.
Local leaders in Minnesota are standing up—no longer accepting excuses and inaction when it comes to addressing the epidemic of gun violence. Together, we’re advancing local ordinances that protect our residents. The safety of our children, our families, and our neighborhoods is not up for debate.
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Local leaders in Minnesota are standing up—no longer accepting excuses and inaction when it comes to addressing the epidemic of gun violence. Together, we’re advancing local ordinances that protect our residents. The safety of our children, our families, and our neighborhoods is not up for debate.
We treat every non-fatal shooting in Saint Paul with the same urgency as a homicide. We’re solving more cases, cutting crime by double digits, and producing a record-low homicide rate—proving this action-driven approach creates safer outcomes.
St. Paul solved more crimes, had drastically fewer homicides in 2025
A remarkable shift is under way in St. Paul. The city is on track for a 70 percent drop in homicides by the end of 2025. And they’re solving more than 70 percent of crimes.
www.mprnews.org
October 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We treat every non-fatal shooting in Saint Paul with the same urgency as a homicide. We’re solving more cases, cutting crime by double digits, and producing a record-low homicide rate—proving this action-driven approach creates safer outcomes.