The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is now in the history books, ending on Labor Day. The end means that a large corps of volunteers gets to put away special volunteer garb for another year. The name tags, …

Chocolate may get most of the attention, but vanilla is quietly making a statement — and Minnesota is helping lead the way.  A new University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and …

After a year full of engaging and joyful partnerships, Hamline Elementary and Hamline University ended 2025 with exciting collaborations in science and art. It’s not everyday you see liquid …

The Saint Paul City Council announces the nineth annual Saint Paul Business Awards winners. They will recognize the five winners and celebrate the efforts of Saint Paul business owners at the City …

Hamline Elementary and Hamline University are enjoying another year of partnership through the Hamline to Hamline Collaboration. So far this year we’ve welcomed PreK-5th graders to campus for a …

In the first week of SNAP cuts, community-funded food distribution programs at Zion Community Commons (ZCC) continue to provide the resources of food and fellowship to neighbors in the Hamline-Midway …

Zion Community Free Dinners Pay what you want/can, no one is turned away. Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and corn-free meals. Dine in or take out. Bringing your own take-out containers is always …

Como Park Lutheran is partnering with the St. Paul Growers Association to bring a farmers’ market Thursdays 2-6 p.m. all summer through Oct. 30 at 1545 Hamline Ave. There will be a variety of …

There’s a new energy flowing through the heart of Rondo. After months of anticipation, on May 13, 2025, Golden Thyme Restaurant and Bar officially held their grand opening. Once a cornerstone …

Saint Paul Public Schools will receive $924,218 in funds to help address the pressing issues of food waste and local food insecurity in all 65 of its schools by focusing on two strategies: 1) making …

Many recipes can be complicated for younger children or others who might not be so adept with meal creation. However, with a few ingredients that families may already have on hand, it’s …

The Midway Area Chamber of Commerce brought back Taste of the Midway on Oct. 31, 2024 at the Arc Minnesota. Above Ginkgo Coffeehouse owner Kathy Sundberg passes around cupcakes that are part of their …

On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, the Udo family officially opened their new location at 755 Snelling Ave N. Formerly located at the corner of Pascal and University, Udo’s African Grocery & …

The Frogtown Arts Festival kicked off a delicious new tradition this year – a thrilling Egg Roll Contest. “We want to extend a huge thank you to all the participating restaurants: Bangkok …

Had a tough day at work and don’t feel like cooking, but don’t want to pay the price for the family to eat out? Too Good to Go (TGTG) may solve your problem, and enlist your help in …

Best friends Adam Kado and Hosie Thurmond of Slice Brothers Pizza join Tommie Daye of Tommie’s Pizza as Black owners of St. Paul pizzerias. Slice Brothers Pizza officially opened at Dale and …

University Avenue has always been a hot spot for enjoying a diverse cuisine. And the restaurant industry is always changing; on one hand we don’t like seeing our favorite places close but there …

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 …