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NEW SKATE PARK The City of Saint Paul has a new seasonal skate park at Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center. This project was started when recreation center staff noticed the tennis courts … more

8/11/23

On Saturday, June 17 the Joyful Riders Club gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol before leaving for the DJ dance party ride at the Frogtown Fair.

Biking with purpose

Patrick Stephenson, a Minneapolis resident, peddled on his electric cargo bike from the Minnesota State Capitol, cheering as music blasted from DJ Eric on Saturday, June 17, 2023. The Joyful Riders … more

By Talia McWright | 8/1/23

Dj Al Metro plays music during The Uprising krump battle on Saturday, June 10, at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in Saint Paul.

The SOTA Movement

Simone Hall aka Athena, had the crowd in an uproar. The audience surrounded her, cheering louder than the music Texas based Dj, Al Metro was playing from the overhead speakers. The 20-year-old had … more

By Talia McWright | 7/14/23

Patricia Lacy sings “What’s Going On” on June 19 at the Rondo Commemorative Plaza.

Governor calls Juneteenth part of ‘our history’

During the Juneteenth celebration in Rondo, Governor Tim Walz acknowledged the importance of remembering Juneteenth’s history and the dangers of trying to rewrite history. … more

By Aamira Redd | 7/14/23

Renovate 1558 sues to block library demo

During the Juneteenth celebration in Rondo, Governor Tim Walz acknowledged the importance of remembering Juneteenth’s history and the dangers of trying to rewrite history. … more

By Jane McClure | 7/14/23

St. Paul restricts semi parking on streets

Semi-tractor trailers have long been fixtures in Midway’s industrial areas, transporting goods and services across the nation. But as more people become independent truck drivers, the big rigs … more

By Jane McClure | 7/14/23

NeighborWorks home repair programs earn CIB funds

Home improvement work in neighborhoods along Green Line light rail and an array of city programs are among those recommended for funding in 2024-2025. New playground equipment at Hancock Recreation … more

By Jane McClure | 7/14/23

Artika Tyner poses for a portrait in the skyway between Opus Hall and Terrence Murphy Hall in Minneapolis on August 2, 2014. These portraits were taken as part of a TEDx speaking event and conference at the University of St. Thomas.

Writing competitions inspire, ignite change

Planting People Growing Justice™ Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) promotes cultural preservation through the arts and humanities and builds an ecosystem for new literary artists. In furtherance of … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 7/14/23

Midway’s trucking heyday

Just about everything a person owns comes from somewhere. And those items were likely shipped by truck or rail. For many years, the Midway area was a hub for freight shipping. Rail was the … more

By Jane McClure | 7/14/23

St. Paul Academy students Rishi Bhargava (left) and Humza Murad were two of five students chosen at the Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair to compete at the expense-paid International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Dallas, Texas in May 2023.

Nonprofit pushes to keep state science fair, science bowls going

“Minnesota may not have a State Science Fair or State Science Bowls going forward. We just lost a 25-year sponsor who covered a third of our Science Fair budget. So now we’ve got six … more

7/14/23

The Como Park boys’ volleyball team earned the 5th place trophy at the Minnesota state club volleyball tournament.

Cougar spring sports highlights

The high school sports season that began with practices in early March concluded with state tournaments in mid-June. For hundreds of student athletes who wore a Como Park Cougar uniform, their spring … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 7/14/23

Joy and justice in the Twin Cities

“If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it’ll spend its whole life believing that it is stupid.”– Albert Einstein “What defines you? What … more

By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com | 7/14/23

What’s opening in the Midway?

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 … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 7/14/23

Plan it July 2023

ART FESTIVAL AT HAMLINE PARK JULY 28 Celebrate art and the healing power of mosaic art in Hamline Park (1564 Lafond Ave.) on Friday, July 28, 4 to 6 p.m. Meet the artists of Mosaic on a Stick … more

7/14/23

Iric Nathanson stands at the Green Line LRT Station at Dale and University. “University Ave. has a particularly interesting story to tell,” said Nathanson, “because fortunes have risen and fallen.” Over the past 10 years, University Ave. in both Minneapolis and St. Paul has been the site of a huge amount of construction.

Story of University Avenue

University Avenue and its history from the 1880s to modern times are depicted in the latest book by Iric Nathanson, “University Avenue of the Twin Cities.” The book, full of … more

By Jan Willms | 7/14/23

Attendees of St. Paul Pride event stop by resource booths on Saturday, June 10.

First St. Paul Pride Festival

Kyle Rucker, of Ruck B Media , organized his first ever St. Paul Pride event at Rice Park, on June 10, 2023. His goal was to provide opportunities for young Black and BIPOC entrepreneurs and … more

By Talia McWright | 7/13/23

St. Paul Pride

St.Paul held Pride June 10 from 10am to 8pm at Rice Park. Families, friends and couples gathered in the park to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in Minnesota. Music performances encouraged the crowd … more

By Talia McWright | 6/14/23

Politicians from Minneapolis and St. Paul throw shovels full of dirt as they celebrate the ground-breaking of a new Bus Rapid Transit Line that will connect the two cities. The B Line is expected to be operational in 2024. Work will primarily be done east of Hiawatha Ave. this year, and to the west next year.

B LINE: ‘LIVING-YOUR-LIFE-IN-THE-CITY LINE’

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Marshall/Selby/Lake St. will be torn up over the next two summers to create the new 12.6-mile Bus Rapid Transit B Line. The majority of construction along this line will … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 6/7/23

CAUGHT BETWEEN

She lived in Minnesota for only five months and her daughter was born in Iowa, but Dani* has been dragged into family court in Minnesota nearly every one of the past 11 years by her ex-boyfriend. … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 6/7/23

Tameka Jones of Lip Esteem aims to help people of all skin tones feel beautiful with the plant-based, gluten free lipstick she sells.

She’s changing the landscape of beauty

Amidst the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uprising following George Floyd’s murder, Tameka Jones, a proud Rondo native and passionate makeup artist, emerged with a strong desire to … more

By Aamira Redd | 6/7/23