About Ward 4
Ward 4 includes many of Saint Paul's best-known locations, including "Minnesota's Main Street," Snelling Avenue, and a large portion of Como Park. The Green Line runs through Ward 4 along the diverse and busy University Avenue business district. Ward 4 includes all or part of five neighborhoods: Hamline-Midway, Merriam Park, Saint Anthony Park, and parts of Macalester-Groveland and Como.
View a map of the ward as of January 2023.
About Interim Councilmember Matt Privratsky
Matt Privratsky, a former aide to former Council President Mitra Jalali, was appointed by Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter to serve as interim councilmember for Ward 4 after Jalali vacated the position earlier this year. Privratsky is expected to serve on the City Council the new councilmember is sworn in following a special election on August 12, 2025.
Interim Councilmember Privratsky grew up in northern Minnesota and has lived in Saint Paul since 2013. He’s spent more than a decade working at the state and local levels on clean energy, housing, land use, small businesses, multi-modal transportation, and community first public safety. He lives in the Midway neighborhood with his wife Rochelle.
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Things to Do in Ward 4
Are you looking for things to do or places to visit in Ward 4? Here is a small list of ideas:
- Grab a coffee and pastry at Groundswell or Ginkgo
- Eat authentic Asian food at On’s or Master Noodle
- Try Ethiopian Food at Bole
- Nelson Cheese & Deli has the best sandwiches in town
- Play BINGO and sing Karaoke at Black Hart
- Grab a beer at Dual Citizen
- Visit the first Black-owned bookstore in MN, Black Garnet Books
- Feeling quirky? Visit the Ax-man Surplus Store
- Shop at the Eritrean-owned furniture shop, Elsa’s House of Sleep
- Check out a book at the Ward 4 Libraries: Hamline Midway Library, Saint Anthony Park Library, or Merriam Park Library
- Picnic at Newell Park
- Visit the Como Zoo & Conservatory
Stay in Touch
Keep in touch with the Ward 4 office on social media:
You can also contact the Ward 4 office directly at ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 651-266-8640.
