Name That Entrance
Welcome to the Inside of Treasure Island Center! 400 Wabasha Street N | Saint Paul, MN This view is from inside Treasure Island Center, looking onto Wabasha Street. In just […]
River Shipping Feeds the World
We recently sat down with Ben Doane, barge freight merchandiser, CHS, to discuss how important river shipping is to the agriculture industry and our nation’s economy. What we learned is […]
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…
It was on this day in 1932 that the Saint Paul City Council created the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul. A lot has changed in the past […]
Meet Ashley on #NationalInternDay
Today we celebrate our summer intern Ashley Torres! Ashley worked with a College Possible coach, earlier in the year, to develop a list of summer activities that would be beneficial for a […]
What Do Lutefisk and Clean Drinking Water Have in Common?
Answer: They both use caustic soda, which is more commonly known as lye. No Lie, Lye is Needed for Clean Water Hawkins Inc. is responsible for bringing caustic soda – […]
Soccer Update: TIF and the Cost of Cleanup
Soccer Stadiums Do Not Qualify for TIF State statute prohibits the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for recreational facilities, including Minnesota United’s future soccer stadium. It does not exclude […]
TIF Financing Made Easy
What is TIF? TIF stands for Tax Increment Financing. It is an economic development tool frequently used by cities, counties and authorities (like the Saint Paul Port Authority) to encourage […]
What is the World’s Most Commonly Used Construction Material?
Cement: The powder substance used to make concrete. Why Does Concrete Matter? Concrete is practically everywhere. Our infrastructure relies on it. It’s found in our streets and highways, garages and […]
B Kyle to Lead Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Yes, its true. B. Kyle is leaving the Saint Paul Port Authority to lead the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. The goods news is that her skills and talents […]
Port Authority Recognized for LEED Silver Project
Today, the Saint Paul Port Authority received a Sustainable Saint Paul Award in the Green Building New Construction category, for their work on the Saints Business Center. The property, located at the […]