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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

By Talia McWright | 9/15/23

Season ticket holder Jericho Tabor of Minneapolis holds up a jersey with collected signatures from U.S. National team players during a May 2023 Loons game.

Weary of trash, citizens concerned about parking lots around Allianz Field

Requests to continue use of two interim parking lots west of Allianz Field and add a third new interim lot northwest of the soccer stadium go to the St. Paul City Council for a public hearing at 3:30 … more

By Jane McClure | 9/15/23

Gentry Academy hires Como High graduate Kyle Follmer to lead boys’ hockey team

Gentry Academy in Vadnais Heights has hired Kyle Follmer as the school’s new boys’ hockey coach. Follmer, who played high school hockey at St. Paul Como Park, before playing junior and … more

9/15/23

Rain Taxi Book Fair returns Oct. 14

Rain Taxi Book Fair returns Oct. 14 Rain Taxi presents its 23rd Annual Twin Cities book Festival Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the state fairgrounds with special … more

9/15/23

Commusication celebrates 10 years

ComMUSICation (CMC), a nonprofit organization providing equitable access to music programs for youth in Saint Paul, marked its 10th anniversary by hosting a concert on May 21 at the Ordway Concert … more

9/15/23

Join other seniors

JOIN OTHER SENIORS Our programs for seniors are welcoming and informal, you may join any Ame. There is no fee for classes; donations are always welcome. To register, please call or email: Hamline … more

By Laurel Collins, laurel@hmelders.org, 651-209-6542 | 9/15/23

Niger’s Coup – China, Russia, Climate, and Nukes on Sept. 27

World Without Genocide will host a webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023: Niger’s Coup – China, Russia, Climate, and Nukes. On July 26, a military junta in Niger deposed Niger’s … more

9/15/23

“I can only image that the excitement, pride and blessings that we are experiencing today are much the same that the founding women felt a century ago when they welcomed the first residents to the St. Paul campus,” said Jeff Heinecke, President & CEO of Lyngblomsten.

Lyngblomsten opens new senior living community, first time in over a century

Lyngblomsten, a Minnesota nonprofit senior services organization, announces the opening of its new continuum-of-care campus in Lino Lakes, Minn. The community welcomed its first residents to the … more

9/15/23

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

9/15/23

Friends for a NonViolent World, PEACE WALK Sept. 30

Activist, professor, community organizer, and author George Lakey is visiting the Twin Cities in September for his international book tour. From his first arrest in the Civil Rights era to his most … more

9/15/23

Wendell O Ward, a first time gardener, was “wowed” by his harvest. (Photo submitted)

A harvest of happiness

Wendell O Ward (a longtime Frogtowner known to his fans as “WOW”) is generally a happy guy. But this year a little patch of dirt, just about 40 feet square, has made him even happier. … more

By Patricia Ohmans, Frogtown Green | 9/15/23

Could a new duplex, triplex or fourplex be coming to your neighborhood?

Ways to add housing density throughout St. Paul, without dramatically changing community character, are goals for zoning amendments going to the St. Paul City Council for a … more

By Jane McClure | 9/15/23

Seasonal skate park at Dayton’s Bluff Rec Center

A seasonal skate park has been open at Dayton’s Bluff Rec Center (800 Conway St.). It opened in May with a celebration by community partners and Dayton’s Bluff Elementary School students … more

9/15/23

What’s going on in the city

“We will never betray those who marched for us, fought for us, lived for us, died for us. We are the children and grandchildren of their struggles, and we will be worthy of their … more

By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com | 9/15/23

Congratulations to PPGJ 2023 Dr. King writing competition winners: (left to right) Soliana Ruva Emmanuel, Celicia Young, and Deborah Adedigba. (Photo submitted)

Living the dream with hope and purpose

Aug. 28, 2023, marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. On Aug. 28, 1963, thousands gathered to lift their voices for justice. They envisioned a society where the … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 9/15/23

Como’s Marine Corps JROTC cadets at their Summer Leadership Camp in South Dakota.

Summer highlights, fall preview

Summer break came and went quickly! Hundreds of students stayed connected to Como through unique experiences ranging from educational trips out of state to athletic team trainings on campus. Some … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 9/15/23

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

9/15/23

Election 2023

Omar Syed files in Ward 1 Omar Syed, candidate for Saint Paul City Council in Ward 1, is bringing his lifelong leadership experience to represent his neighbors and community as a city council member. … more

9/15/23

Clean up, Recycle

Citywide drop-off on Sept. 16 The city partners with local district councils to organize annual citywide drop-off events for residents to properly dispose of large refuse items and … more

By Shevek McKee Executive director, district10@district10comopark.org | 9/15/23

People

MAUREEN HARTMAN Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has named Maureen Hartman as the next Director of the Saint Paul Public Library. Maureen joined the Library in 2017, serving as the Deputy Director … more

9/15/23