Melvin Giles aimed to bring peace to the world, and he set about doing that by planting gardens and over 50 peace poles in St. Paul. The respected Frogtown and Rondo elder, age 66, died in his sleep …

Former University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Director Peter Olin passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, in Saint Paul. Peter Olin served as the Arboretum’s third director for nearly 24 years, …

Christopher Ellis Crutchfield, a beloved community advocate and tireless champion for racial equity and social justice, passed away suddenly in Saint Paul on November 4, 2024, at the age of 54. Chris …