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Sen. Pappas Metro State Alumna of the Year

During its annual Breakfast at the Capitol held in March 2024, Metro State University recognized Senator Sandy Pappas as its 2023 Alumna of the Year. She is shown above at right with Metro State … more

4/10/24

Nathan Datta practices at St. Catherine’s Butler Center. Datta is a part of the swim team at his high school, Cretin Derham Hall, and participates in national competitions through the Courage Center. (Photo by Terry Faust)

‘I JUST DO IT’

Swimming is a big part of Nate Leber’s life. The Cretin Derham Hall senior started swimming at seven, and today is a member of the school’s swim team and has been all through high school. … more

By Jan Willms | 4/10/24

Mobility clinic participants demonstrate agility and strength during the "So Every BODY Can Move MN" event.

Those with limb loss push back against ‘not medically necessary’ during day at capitol

There are over 35,000 Minnesotans living with limb loss, and thousands more living with limb difference and mobility impairments. Many are unable to access prescribed orthotic and prosthetic care due … more

By Margie O’loughlin | 4/10/24

The rulings of forced contact from those involved in family court go against standard psychological advice, according to clinical forensic psychologist Dr. Catherine Barrett of Los Angeles, Calif., who has spoken nationally about reunification therapy and camps. She points to a confirmation bias in family court that believes women coach children to make up allegations of abuse, and then acts on that belief that children are lying about abuse. “We need to listen to kids,” said Dr. Barrett. “Kids don’t make this stuff up.” According to a study by Dr. Joan Meiers and George Washington University Law School that was funded by the National Institute of Justice, in family court allegations of abuse are not believed 75 percent of the time. “The confirmation bias is that victims are lying,” said Dr. Barrett. “This is the generation of voice and technology,” she observed. “These kids aren’t being coached.”

An ‘oppressive’ experience:’ 57 hearings, 80 court orders and 12 parenting time schedules

What do you do when 11 judges and referees, 20 therapists, 12 mediators, two parenting consultants (with 37 directives), one custody evaluator, and one guardian ad litem haven’t been able to … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 4/10/24

Recycle your left-over paint with PaintCare

Did you know there’s an option for recycling leftover paint in Minnesota? That’s right, recycling, not just disposing of leftover paint. Since 2014, the non-profit PaintCare has been … more

By Margie O’loughlin | 4/10/24

Events - Apr 2024

MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE MAY 18 Ramsey County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood. This new … more

4/10/24

Local landlord is crazy about green

Not every landlord inveighs against fossil fuels, but then again, Dale Howey isn’t your average landlord. As the owner, manager and environmental cheerleader-in-chief of Green Rock … more

by Patricia Ohmans, Frogtown Green | 4/10/24

PEOPLE

Annika Grassl The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities announces that Annika Grassl, of St. Paul is one of just 30 Minnesotans currently participating in an advocacy … more

4/10/24

Make Snelling Avenue safer

How safe could Snelling Avenue be for people on foot or bicycles had plans dating back several years been implemented? Members of Hamline Midway Coalition don’t want those plans gathering dust … more

By Jane McClure | 4/10/24

United Village developer proposes ‘viable’ development at site

Several variances for a planned restaurant pavilion and office building at the United Village development go to the St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) at 3 p.m. Monday, April 15. A temporary … more

By Jane McClure | 4/10/24

Commissioners concerned about ‘car-centric design’ at hotel

A driveway dispute at the United Village development must be resolved by the St. Paul City Council. Developer Snelling Midway Redevelopment LLC in March obtained seven of eight requested project … more

By Jane McClure | 4/10/24

Students inspired, challenged working on school play

The Jungle Book Audiences in the Como Auditorium were treated to three entertaining performances of “The Jungle Book” during mid-March. English teachers Suzie Myhre and Michael … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 4/10/24

Clean up and party

Earth Day clean-up at Como Park D10 Como Community Council partners with the City of Saint Paul to host the Como Park location of the Citywide Spring Cleanup. We’ll meet at the Pavilion … more

By Shevek McKee, Executive director, district10@district10comopark.org | 4/10/24

Events - Apr 2024

SUPPORT WOMEN DURING INCARCERATION Members of the community are invited to a free event at Central Baptist Church (420 N. Roy St., Saint Paul) on Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to noon for Hope and A … more

4/10/24

Reilly Tillman (at right) started filming over 18 years ago for his recently released film on Laurel Massé (at left). The documentary will be shown during this year's Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival April 11-25. (Photos submitted)

Musician focus of local filmmaker’s MSPIFF film fest entry

A film that has been long in the making will premiere during the Minneapolis Saint Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) running April 11-25 at the Main Cinema, 115 SE Main in Minneapolis. … more

By Jan Willms | 4/10/24

Film festival April 11-25

The 43rd annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) at the Main Cinema, 115 SE Main in Minneapolis will include 140 feature films from more than 100 countries and cultures, … more

By Jan Willms | 4/10/24

Minnesota comedian and activist Lizz Winstead is the subject of the documentary "No One Asked You."

‘No One Asked You’ mixes abortion and comedy

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ruth Leitman calls her latest film “The Lovely Beast.” “It was a beast and a bear to make,” she reflected. Her film, “No … more

By Jan Willms | 4/10/24

Midway resident DJ Traudt said,“We have talked about stopping, but then we never do. We just enjoy it too much. These guys are like my brothers.”

After 50 years, they’re like brothers

“The longevity of a band is really contingent on loving the people that you’re making music with and being able to get along in the long run. It’s just like being married, except … more

By Jan Willms | 3/13/24

Satara Strong-Allen of Love First Community Engagement collaborated with Black Table Arts Cooperative for the first Glow and Grow conference in May 2022. (Photo submitted)

Creating a safe space

In 2022, in the wake of an ongoing pandemic and the uprising following the murder of George Floyd, activist Satara Strong-Allen took a significant step forward. As the executive director … more

By Aamira Redd | 3/13/24

The past winter’s cold snap and thaw damaged nine areas of rail, including eight areas along the Green Line. They will be fixed April 19-21.

Why aren’t people riding the train?

Addressing short-term and long-term challenges to the area’s transit system is the way to bring riders back to Green Line light rail and area buses. Doing so will be a collaborative effort … more

By Jane McClure | 3/13/24