News & Workshops

Ramsey County, in partnership with other organizations in the area is offering FREE drive-thru and walk-up testing for COVID-19 this weekend, as well as other Saturdays and Sundays this August.   It is open to everyone, no …

Model Cities, in partnership with the St. Paul Fellowship Church to put on another Community Food Distribution Event. We are asking for your help with volunteer opportunities to provide our neighborhood with food and household …

The Model Cities Health & Hygiene Donation Drive is coming up next week! We need your help to provide necessary items for our community! The 24th and 25th are the days to donate as you can drop …

  Dear Friends and Supporters:   For the health and safety of the public and our staff during the evolving crisis surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), Model Cities is closing its main office effective Friday, March 20th at 2 pm …

Check out an inspirational exhibition chronicling the storied history of two pioneering ladies, influential developers in St. Paul creating and managing affordable housing with dignity. Go to the Goldstein Museum of Design and see their …

Join us Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 4 PM to 10 PM at Tin Whiskers' Pints for a Purpose.

Visit The Coven in Minneapolis for the Witching Hours, a listening session to share their mission and find kindred spirits in the community. Like Model Cities, The Coven is committed to economic prosperity in the …

Model Cities will have a table at the annual Central Honors Philando Community Event. This event is happening Sunday , August 18th from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Central High School.   Central Honors Philando is dedicated to …

Model Cities will soon host a showing of Rondo: Beyond the Pavement accompanied by a  panel discussion. Come join us from 6PM-8PM on Thursday, June 20th for an outstanding film and a night steeped in …

Image captured on Accuweather.com   Dear Fiscally Fit Participants: Our weather hasn't been kind! In view of snow starting and continuing, on top of ice, we have decided to CANCEL THE CLASS TONIGHT (Feb. 5) and start the …

Join us for a Conversation on Young Adult Political Participation! What does it mean for youth to be involved in the political process?   What does it take to motivate a young person to get out and vote? If …

The Reading Room Honors St. Paul’s Civil Rights Journey What do you get when you cross Amtrak, civil rights, and a library? by Kelly Ryan Kegans Photos by Caitlin Abrams   They were the internet before the internet. That’s how Kizzy …

Open House on August 23rd, 2018     All are welcome to join us in BROWNstone Open House on August 23rd! Doors open at 5pm and the program starts at 5:30pm. There will be fun entertainment and free …

Join Model Cities this late summer/early fall for a new series of Art, Community and Wellbeing Workshops (© Lula Saleh LLC), offered in partnership with Lula Saleh LLC! Lula Saleh LLC is a healing arts …

BROWNstone Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Craig Johnson, Project Manager 651-632-8354 cjohnson@modelcities.org Kia Yang, Groundbreaking Ceremony Coordinator 651-632-8341 kyang@modelcities.org REVITALIZING THE CORE - MODEL CITIES BREAKING GROUND ON NEW BROWNSTONE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT St. Paul, Minnesota (May 26, 2016) - Model …