ReConnect Rondo
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Creating an African American cultural enterprise district connected by a community land bridge.
Big ideas. Bold vision. Lasting impact.
We're working to create Minnesota's first African American Cultural Enterprise District, connected by a community land bridge. This vision goes beyond reconnecting streets—it reconnects people, opportunity, and a community that has endured generations of harm.
By repairing, restoring, and revitalizing Rondo, we have the opportunity to help close racial disparity gaps while creating a stronger future for generations to come.
Rondo has lost so much. Now it's time to build something that gives back.
We must build a bridge better.
07/09/2026
What was Rondo like before the highway?
Rondo was a community filled with Black-owned businesses, families, churches, music, laughter, and neighbors who knew one another by name. Every block held stories and traditions.
When Interstate 94 cut through the heart of Rondo, hundreds of residents were displaced, and a vibrant community was divided. But the memories remain—and so does the vision for what our future can be.
As you scroll through these photos, take a moment to imagine the sounds, the conversations, the storefronts, and the life that once filled these streets.
History isn't just something we look back on. It's something we honor by continuing the work to restore, reconnect, and revitalize Rondo for generations to come.
💬 Do you recognize any of these places? Or do you have a favorite memory or story about historic Rondo? We'd love to hear it below.
07/02/2026
Pausing Rethinking I-94 isn't practical—it's radical.
For some, a pause may sound like the safe option. But for the Rondo community, another delay means extending the impacts we've lived with for more than 70 years.
The Rethinking I-94 process exists to evaluate the future of the corridor, gather community input, and explore solutions that can improve safety, connectivity, economic opportunity, and quality of life. Stopping that work doesn't solve today's challenges—it postpones tomorrow's opportunities.
Restoring Rondo requires momentum, collaboration, and a commitment to repairing decades of harm—not putting progress on hold.
We've already invested years of community engagement, technical analysis, and planning. The time for continued action is now.
07/01/2026
We’ll be at Rondo Days on July 18, and we’re bringing the energy!
community—from live local music and food vendors to powerful art that reflects the community’s story. It’s a day that brings people together in the heart of Saint Paul.
Stop by the ReConnect Rondo table to connect with our team, learn more about ongoing work in the neighborhood, and talk with us about what building a stronger, more connected Rondo looks like for the future.
Come for the celebration, stay for the conversation. We’ll see you there.
📆 July 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN
06/25/2026
Missed our Get In The Know! Webinar? We’ve got you covered.
You can now watch the full session on YouTube to catch key insights from the Entrepreneurship Feasibility Study, including findings, recommendations, and what they mean for entrepreneurs and workforce opportunities in Rondo and Saint Paul.
Take a look, share with your network, and stay in the conversation.
▶️ Watch now on YouTube: https://rcr.fyi/TsS0F
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626 Selby Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
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