Rice & Larpenteur Alliance

10/05/2026

Keystone Community Services has food distribution events coming up this month, including:

- Free Farmers Market at Roseville Covenant Church on Friday 10/9
- Foodmobile Stop at Lamplighter Village Apartments on 10/16
- Free Farmers Market at Rice and Arlington Athletic Complex on 10/23

Check out their full calendar here: https://www.facebook.com/KeystoneCommunityServices/?ref=page_internal

Let's Revitalize Rice & Larpenteur!

The mission of Keystone Community Services is to strengthen the capacity of individuals and families to improve their quality of life.

10/03/2026

Reminder! Saint Paul Councilmember Ward 5, Hwa Jeong Kim is holding a budget meeting on October 8.

One of the items the Council is considering is reinstating investment in the work of the Alliance. Please attend to learn more about current city budget process, investments planned, and advocate for your priorities as well - including continuing the RLA. Thursday, October 8 from 6-7:30pm.

Calling all Ward 5 neighbors! I am hosting my budget engagement event, with co-hosts North End Neighborhood Organization, Payne Phalen Community Council, and Como Community Council.

See you all Thursday, October 8th, at the North End Community Center!

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Local Burger King on the corner under construction for an interior and exterior remodel - they are still open!

09/25/2026

Heads-up - Sign-Up for a Free Medicare Changes Presentation!

Medicare Open Enrollment happens every year from October 15 - December 7. This is the time when you should review your current Medicare plan and compare it with other plans. If you make changes, they will take effect on January 1 of the coming year.

To help you understand the new changes, Aging Pathways, together with County Sherrif's Office and Area Architectural Board, will be offering free presentations in October.

You can find the dates and times in the details below! If you'd like to attend, please register by clicking this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflbKvRpwXFAxlgrZGx57VBFV1sZqktbjhrbTW5J29fnWadOA/viewform

Monday, October 5, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Capitol Commons
546 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55103

Monday, October 12, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Capitol Commons
546 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55103

Thursday, October 15, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am
Capitol Commons
546 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55103

09/21/2026

If you are a resident of St Paul, check out this important conversation on the city budget on 10/8 with Saint Paul Councilmember Ward 5, Hwa Jeong Kim. This is an important opportunity to share your priorities for the city as the 2027 budget takes shape. The budget will determine the city’s services, taxes, roads, libraries, police, youth services, and more. Make your voice heard!

Calling all Ward 5 neighbors! I am hosting my budget engagement event, with co-hosts North End Neighborhood Organization, Payne Phalen Community Council, and Como Community Council.

See you all Thursday, October 8th, at the North End Community Center!

09/19/2026

Tomorrow! Sunday, September 20 at Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina - join for this fun, family-friendly event! Mexican folk music, Zumba dancing, cool cars, GREAT FOOD, bull riding, y mas!

09/18/2026

📢 Reminder! Important Community Update

The Let's Revitalize Rice & Larpenteur Facebook group will be closing in the future. While the group may be going away, our work and commitment to the community are not!

If you haven't already, we encourage you to follow our official page Rice & Larpenteur Alliance

We'll continue sharing community events, neighborhood news, resources, updates, and important announcements there.

Thank you for being part of our group and helping create such a supportive community. We hope you'll stay connected and continue the journey with us by following our page. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙