Monday morning, the city's first woman chief executive shared the state of Minnesota's capital city.
"St. Paul, I stand with you today to say that the state of our city is strong and like the moon rising," said Mayor Kaohly Her.
She's marking her first state of the city speech as she surpasses one-hundred days in office.
"I do not take these stories or the importance of our city government lightly," said Mayor Her. "Whether you know we are behind it or not, we are here to do the work. I hear you, I see you, and I am fighting for you."
Her told the gathering that immediate goals include rebuilding downtown St. Paul, and an overall recovery from the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge.
Her became mayor last fall when she defeated two-term incumbent Melvin Carter, noting that the state of the city is strong, but there is work to be done in the aftermath of the federal immigration crackdown, where city leaders say businesses took a $129,0000 hit.
"We feel this economic pain deeply here in our city, but as the capital city, it will echo throughout the entire state," says Her. "That's why I've been at the (state) capitol frequently, including just last week to advocate for relief for our businesses and housing support for our residents."
Her also discussed the importance of revitalizing and investing in the renovation of Grand Casino Arena.
