St. Paul leaders are drafting the blueprint for millions of dollars in future investments in one of the city's crown jewels: its nationally recognized parks system.

Mathison has partnered with Ecolab, St. Paul Farmers Market, Subtext Books, W.A. Frost & Co. and the St. Paul Saints to produce a map highlighting 20 picnic spots along and near the river gorge.

The St. Paul Charter Commission on Wednesday approved a new ward map, capping a breakneck, month-long redistricting effort that drew last-minute objections from the advocacy organization Common ...