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Como Park High School graduate Destyn Land explores patriarchy through his new book and podcasts. (Photo by Raygen Brown)
Rethinking manhood with author Destyn Land
“I saw how masculine egos started wars both around the world and in the community. I saw how patriarchal masculinity worked to move our world further away from love.” Local author and … more
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Drive-through dilemma
A proposed ban on new drive-through services in St. Paul is parked for almost a year. Action on a set of major restrictions was tabled until Sept. 23, 2025. That is meant to give city leaders more … more
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Dark Clouds President Meagan Weber (left) helps pick up trash and recycling with minority Black Hart owners and longtime Dark Clouds supporters Sam and Collin Solberg. (Photo submitted)
Soccer groups help clean up
Allianz Field opened its doors in 2019. Since then, both soccer supporters and Minnesota United FC have organized neighborhood cleanups around the Hamline-Midway neighborhood. The longest-running of … more
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Citizens critical of housing first model at Kimball Court
Frustrations are increasing about crime, drug use and general cleanliness in the University and Snelling area, and along Snelling to the north. Neighbors are upset that more hasn’t been done to … more
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Craig Dahl serves as pastor at Central Baptist Church, which aims to operate a small homeless shelter at its location near Snelling and University.
Will shelter guests be safe?
The move of 25 overnight shelter beds from downtown St. Paul to Central Baptist Church, 420 N. Roy St., takes effect Nov. 12, 2024. Central Baptist, which has operated different shelter programs for … more
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A new sculpture now sits at the southeast corner of Snelling and University in an area that residents had previously complained of there being a lot of trash in. Kitty-corner from the sculpture is the vacant and boarded up CVS building.
Can Snelling-University area be fixed?
Open-air drug use, crime and loitering at and around the Snelling-University intersection have community members demanding change. The upcoming expansion of the troubled Kimball Court single-room … more
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Sixty-two sections make up the 32.5-foot-tall loon sculpture with a 90-foot wingspan that was recently installed on the southeast corner of Snelling and University. “The Calling” was made by artist Andy Scott, fabricated by Dyson-Womack, and transported in pieces from Los Angeles to St. Paul.
Loon lands at Allianz Field
“This is the area that I grew up. This is the area that drives Midway and Snelling-University. It’s good to have something that represents and a part of the community,” remarked … more
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A sign on the window at Midway Books at the corner of Snelling and University says, “St. Paul gives millions of tax dollars for stadiums and statues, but nothing to help the Snelling-Midway neighborhood!”
Town hall Oct. 17 addresses Midway safety issues
Want to weigh in on issues in Hamline-Midway and beyond? Hamline Midway Coalition (HMC) hosts a town hall meeting 6- 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Hamline University’s Bush Ballroom. 1537 Hewitt … more
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Stephen Klimek
Whose job is it to build a great place?
“Place is the most important unit of change in the world,” according to Stephen Klimek, the new executive director of Towerside Innovation District. The district straddles two cities and … more
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Cara White, Jason Kruger, Rachael Dosen and Geoffrey Brown of Fearless Comedy perform in “Monsters of the Mississippi” on Friday, Sept. 27 at Crosby Farm, one of two sets of actors alternating in the evening shows.
Fearless Comedy centers show on Mississippi River
This year’s Murder on the Mississippi shows by Fearless Comedy Productions connect the audience to the river in a new way. “Our show takes them right up next to the river and through the … more
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Lyngblomsten residents (left and middle) Lynn and Gary McDonald admire Rob McHattie’s flower arrangement. The St. Paul gardener makes sure there are always fresh roses at the Lyngblomsten front desk.
Stop and smell the roses Rob McHattie grows
Rob McHattie tries to have as many people as possible stop and smell the roses that he grows.  The St. Paul gardener has raised tea roses for many years, and he shares the blooms with … more
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In 2017, Scout Troop 13 members Phil Wald, Eli Baynes-Marsh, Andrew Wussler and Tim Fah achieved their Eagle Scout status. (Photo submitted)
Doing good every day
A century of camping, community service, spaghetti dinners and the marching Hi-Lex Gnomes are all part of St. Columba Scout Troop 13’s history. The troop hosts a centennial celebration and … more
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St. Paul’s longest mayor George Latimer died Aug. 18. (Photo courtesy of the Ramsey County Historical Society)
A look back at George Latimer’s career
George Latimer,  St. Paul’s colorful and longest serving mayor died on Aug. 18, 2024 at the age of 89. During his  last 10 years, Latimer lived in Midway at Episcopal Homes, where he … more
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The mission of the organization is to create a vibrant neighborhood where the arts welcome, heal, transform and build power for the pople of Frogtown and Rondo.
Victoria Theater reopens as 825 Arts
Since it first opened nearly 110 years ago, a space on University Avenue has captured the spirit and history of Saint Paul. The building at 825 University Avenue was first opened as Victoria Theater, … more
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Events are regularly held in the Como lakeside pavilion. Built in 1992, the pavilion is an exact replica of the one built in 1905 along the lakeshore.(Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
New Como plan lays out next 20 years
With St. Paul City Council approval July 17, the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan is en route to Metropolitan Council for final review and approval. Metropolitan Council action is needed … more
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“Culture is embedded in everything we’re learning,” stated Marissa Martin. “It all comes down to identity and feeling really safe here.”
First tribal college opens in Twin Cities
The newly open Red Lake Nation College in downtown Minneapolis is one of the first tribal colleges in a major U.S. city and is reaching a “never-served” community,” according to Dan … more
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(Photo illustration by Terry Faust)
Remember Guantanamo?
The prison at the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay has held 779 detainees since President George W. Bush opened it in January 2002. The men were held at the prison encampment as terror suspects … more
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Court of Appeals sides with city over library EAW
Efforts to replace the Hamline-Midway Branch Library got a boost in June from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. On June 17, judges filed a 16-page ruling that affirmed a city decision to not conduct … more
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An eager crew of Elpis youth workers demonstrate woodworking. Left to right: Mariyan A. (R) Phoebe B., Jesus M. and Caleb M. Elpis The nonprofit Elpis Enterprises (2161 University Ave.) offers paid internships to homeless youth in screen printing, woodworking and bag manufacturing.
How can the community help youth succeed?
What are the biggest barriers to young people succeeding in the Twin Cities? Are there enough resources to assist youth facing overwhelming challenges? Are those resources readily accessible? And … more
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Will city limit drive-thrus? Maybe.
St. Paul could become the latest city to limit new drive-thru sales and services if a proposal is adopted this summer. The St. Paul Planning Commission held a public hearing on the issue June 7, … more
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