Clean-Up Day is an annual one-stop-shop disposal event hosted for the residents of Inver Grove Heights, West St. Paul, and Sunfish Lake. The event will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Facility (8168 Barbara Avenue). Cash and… Learn more

Join the SSP Arts Council for Bring Your Own Art on Tuesday 9/26 from 6-9 pm at Clark Grace UCC, 779 15th Ave N South Saint Paul, MN 55075! Bring whatever you are working on (we will also have some art supplies available). Create, chat, enjoy!

The City of South St. Paul is working on a Parks System Plan to plan the future of our parks system! In this process, we will be evaluating the condition of our parks, their features, and the overall successes as well as gaps in our… Learn more

The St. Paul Farmer's Market offers satellite neighborhood market locations throughout each week. Visit to purchase fresh locally-grown produce, flowers, dairy, meats, breads, baked goods, and handmade products from local vendors… Learn more

Join Open Window Theatre for their annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

November 4 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
November 5 from 11:00am - 5:00pm

Kick-off your Christmas shopping with a wide array of local arts and crafts vendors.  More than a dozen artisans will… Learn more

Get free help fixing everything from clocks to clothes.

• Oct. 21, noon–3 p.m. –​ Pleasant Hill Library - 1490 S. Frontage Road, Hastings
• Nov. 18, noon–3 p.m. – Robert Trail Library - 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount
• Dec. 2, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. –​… Learn more

Dakota Communications Center

Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe… Learn more

Families are looking for their lost fur family pets. It's very important that people understand a pet alone means "lost" not a stray. These networks are unknown by so many.

The Retrievers: 218-940-7615
Lost Dog of Minnesota: 612-642-1364
Pawboost: … Learn more

Join the Pen Pal Program!

• Write on letter a month to your Pen Pal
• Befriend an elementary age student
• Give back to your community from the comfort of your home

Contact DARTS for more information:

[email protected] |… Learn more

Become a Learning Buddy!

• Volunteer 1-2 Hours/Week in a local elementary school
• Help Students with Math, Reading, Science or Art
• Create intergenerational friendships

Contact DARTS to learn more:

[email protected] |… Learn more