ReConnect Rondo has been awarded its second Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program grant, marking a significant milestone in its mission to restore and reimagine the Rondo neighborhood. This prestigious grant highlights the importance of the organization’s community-led efforts and the steadfast support of local and federal advocates. Keith Baker, Executive Director

For Immediate Release: December 19, 2024 Media Inquiries: Tim Hunt timh@reconnectrondo.com 651-242-4959 Land Bridge Concept Well-Positioned as a Pathway to Long-term Economic Growth Saint Paul, Minn — ReConnect Rondo is proud to continue advancing its vision of revitalizing the Midwest’s oldest legacy Black community through the creation of an African

Originally by The Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, Alexzia Shobe The construction of Interstate 94 (I-94) pierced through the heart of the Rondo neighborhood, devastating the community. The impact was astronomical. More than 700 homes were demolished, numerous businesses were displaced, and a vibrant cultural district was torn apart.  Now, more than

Originally by The White House, CEQ This summer, the Biden-Harris Administration brought together over 100 people in person and thousands more virtually to participate in the first White House Summit on Environmental Justice in Action. Community leaders, health experts, faith leaders, academics, federal agency representatives, and senior Administration officials gathered to highlight progress,

“A gathering like none other”. Originally by Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Al Brown The Minnesota African American Leaders Forum and Dinner, held at the Saint Paul Intercontinental Hotel on Sep. 13, marked a pivotal evening for African American community leaders across the nation. With a mission dedicated to gathering, connecting, and building

For Immediate Release June 18, 2024 Media Inquiries Tim Hunt timh@reconnectrondo.com 651.242.4959 ReConnect Rondo releases Position Paper regarding Rethinking I-94 alternatives Saint Paul, Minn—On June 14, 2024, ReConnect Rondo (RCR), a community-driven organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the historic Rondo neighborhood, submitted an official position paper to the Minnesota

For Immediate Release March 15, 2024 Media Inquiries Tim Hunt 651-242-4959 timh@reconnectrondo.com ReConnect Rondo’s statement regarding the 2024 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program Awardees Saint Paul, Minn—In 2023, ReConnect Rondo was 1 of 4 non-profit organizations nationwide to receive an inaugural grant award from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment &