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On Sunday, July 2, 2023, community members explored the area of Little Mekong along University with artist Katie Ka Vang. The walking tour was part of Mixed Blood Theater’s 12x12 series.
Little Mekong through eyes of artist Katie Ka Vang
Community members smiled as they tasted different dishes and snacks from local businesses of the Little Mekong cultural district on University Avenue on Sunday, July 2, 2023. The event was artist … more
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St. Paul author’s book helps children process grief
St. Paul author Jean Havlina-Madsen has devoted her life to helping and educating others. After years of working in pediatrics, she entered the hospice field and became involved in grief education … more
Tara Perron/Tanagidan To Win (in this photo), Marlena Myles, and Katie Jo Bendickson/Wóokiye Win will read excerpts from their children's books on Sept. 23 at Bde Psin.
Dakota children authors read excerpts
Dakota children's book authors and illustrators at Bde Psín (Lake Hiawatha, 701 E. 44th St., Minneapolis, 55406) on Sept. 23 from 9:30-11:30a.m. outside the recreation center. Reading … more
Mercedes Yarbrough moved to Rondo in 2021, and wrote her first two comic books in 2022, “Black to the Future” and “Black 2 the Future.”
The boundless ambition of Miss Mercedes
Mercedes Yarbrough, 33, also known as Miss Mercedes, is an educator, activist, comic book author, and proud resident of the historic Rondo neighborhood with a dream to inspire the next generation. … more
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Dj Al Metro plays music during The Uprising krump battle on Saturday, June 10, at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in Saint Paul.
The SOTA Movement
Simone Hall aka Athena, had the crowd in an uproar. The audience surrounded her, cheering louder than the music Texas based Dj, Al Metro was playing from the overhead speakers. The 20-year-old had … more
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Attendees of St. Paul Pride event stop by resource booths on Saturday, June 10.
First St. Paul Pride Festival
Kyle Rucker, of  Ruck B Media , organized his first ever St. Paul Pride event at Rice Park, on June 10, 2023. His goal was to provide opportunities for young Black and BIPOC entrepreneurs and … more
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St. Paul Pride
St.Paul held Pride June 10 from 10am to 8pm at Rice Park. Families, friends and couples gathered in the park to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in Minnesota. Music performances encouraged the crowd … more
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Brad Curoe plays Young Sam in the upcoming production of “Ending True” at Dreamland Arts (677 Hamline Ave. N.)
Applause Theater’s latest show, ‘Ending True’ opens May 18
Applause Theater explores the power of family stories in its latest show, “Ending True,” which runs May 18-21 at Dreamland Arts (677 Hamline Ave. N.). “The play is about the power … more
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Rondo resident Celeste Finn published a children’s book aimed at nurturing safe, fender-affirming communities. The book is titled, “As I Am,” and includes a 24-page guide to help caregivers navigate conversations.
Book with purpose
Rondo resident Celeste Finn has written “As I Am,” a children’s picture book notable for being one of the only children’s picture books with a nonbinary protagonist. It was … more
Jim Tittle did most of the camera work for “Minnesota Mean.” He died before the film was complete.
‘Minnesota Mean’
By Jan Willms Minnesota documentary filmmaker Dawn Mikkelson has managed to capture both the strength and the vulnerability of the roller derby skaters whose story she tells in her film … more
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Original collage by Susan Schaefer
10 guidelines for a strong, long and happy life
Some time ago, after suffering the shocking and unexpected loss of my still young husband, Martijn, while we were living in Europe, I experienced what is called traumatic grief. In addition to a year … more
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Under the Hood columnist, Susan Schaefer, shares her spectacular view of the Mississippi River. (Photo by Susan Schaefer)
Gifts of season give reason to reflect
HyggeCertainly, the long, cold, dark Minnesota winters can spark a melancholia for some. Yet frigid temperatures and spare daytime hours can also create the mood to hibernate, as other creatures of … more
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The Victoria Theater was built as a silent movie house in 1915.
Victoria Theater Arts Center to finally open in January 2024
Frogtown’s historic Victoria Theater could be in the spotlight in 2024, as the long-awaited community arts center opens its doors. The theater leadership earlier this fall accepted $1 million … more
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An Austin Film Festival Winner and Catalyst Story Institute Winner, Lillie Gardner was raised in the St. Paul before she studied writing and music at New York University. Her work is focused on women defying expectations in both contemporary and historical settings.
Sisters collaborate on animated show to highlight unknown female composers
Hamline-Midway resident Dr. Lillie Gardner took her animated kids TV show about women composers to Austin Film Festival in October. A piano instructor and screenwriter born and raised in St. Paul, … more
Shaunie Grisby hopes to create a place like The Den from the television series “Moesha”– a place that is a community hangout. Flava Coffee and Cafe at 623 University Ave. West serves beverages, breakfast and lunch. “I wanted to create a space like that where people loved being,” said Grisby. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
One latte at a time
Frogtown has a coffee shop again.Over three years of planning culminated with the official opening of Flava Coffee and Cafe on Aug. 27, 2022 in the newly built Neighborhood Development Center at the … more
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Como resident William Kent Krueger said, “I try to challenge myself in some way with every book. I want to be engaged. If I am engaged, the reader will be engaged.”
19 books into Cork series, and author says he’s still growing
There are some notable differences in William Kent Krueger’s latest book in the Cork O’Connor series, “Fox Creek.”His readers are familiar with Cork, the Irish-Anishinabe … more
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The audience pays rapt attention at ACLUMN breakfast. (Photo by Susan Schaefer)
Upholding civil liberties, civil rights across the Twin Cities
When in the course of human events...* Sometimes coincidence sparks a column. During the second week of October my volunteer work with the ACLU and attending a Guthrie Theater play coincided with … more
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He began in praise and worship, transitioned to pop rock, and finally found his home in hip hop music as Nur-D.
NUR-D PERFORMS BENEFIT SHOW OCT. 28
Catch a Nur-D show and support local radio on Friday, Oct. 28, 5-9 p.m. at Urban Growler Brewing (2325 Endicott St.).“I love Nur-D’s energy and stage presence!” said WFNU co-founder … more
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St. Paul resident, Robin Warshaw, enjoys the soundscape of "A Picture Gallery of the Soul" exhibit at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery on the University of Minnesota Campus West Bank. It runs through Dec. 10 and is free. (Photo by Susan Schaefer)
The soul behind the images
A showstopper exhibitionWhen cooler temps and shorter days signal the Fall Arts Season in the metro area, there are many cultural activities competing for attention. As always, this column strives to … more
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Dan Hornsby does much of his writing at Milkweed coffee shop on East Lake Street near where he lives. He is a visting professor teaching creative writing at Macalester College. (Photo by Terry Faust
A priest named Dan
It is an exciting moment when a writer’s first novel is published. But when that first novel is also turned into a movie, the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction can be intense. Dan … more
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