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Saint Anthony Park resident Nancy Hauser lives a long way from her grandchildren, who are on the East Coast, and she does not often get to see them. So volunteering with the East Side Learning Center …
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By Jan Willms
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1/16/25
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WINTER ONE ACT PLAY
“The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet” was performed three times in the Como Auditorium during December. The play was directed by choir teacher Huy Tran and …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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1/16/25
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How does a 65-member community service club that was started between two World Wars reach the milestone of its 100th anniversary? “From the beginning in 1924 to today, our members have never …
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1/16/25
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How St. Paul funds large and small brick-and-mortar public projects could change in the future. Proposed revisions to the Long-Range Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) process are under study by the …
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By Jane McClure
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1/16/25
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Elections shift to even years
On Nov. 5, St. Paul voters approved a shift in city elections (mayor and city council) from odd to even years. On Dec. 3, the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) …
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1/16/25
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Happy New Year! The winter solstice, harbinger of the beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and sunlight curmudgeon, has passed. It’s a good thing we have such Grand …
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By Rennie Gaither
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1/16/25
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded ReConnect Rondo $2 million in federal funding to support the completion of …
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1/13/25
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At the December 19, 2024, Board of Education meeting, the school board approved several action items.
First was the unanimous decision to select Dr. Stacie Stanley as the preferred candidate for …
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1/13/25
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There is a special election being held for the Ramsey County District 3 County Commissioner seat vacated by Trista Martinson in August. Special Election Day is Feb. 11.
On the ballot are Joshua …
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1/10/25
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Dr. Mayme Hostetter, a founding leader and current president of the Relay Graduate School of Education in New York City, was introduced as the 22nd president of Hamline University at a campus …
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1/8/25
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“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 …
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By Eric Erickson
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12/4/24
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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 …
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By Jane McClure
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12/4/24
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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 …
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By Matthew Johnson
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12/4/24
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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 …
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By Jane McClure
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12/4/24
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Live On Minnesota is working to become the first provider of Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) in the state of Minnesota. Also known as “human composting,” NOR is the safe and peaceful …
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By Margie O’Loughlin
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12/4/24
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Como’s new 3DE (three-dimensional education) program for all freshmen has successfully launched. A culminating event took place in November with a field trip downtown to St. Paul City Hall and …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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12/4/24
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Business Awards Winners The Saint Paul City Council announced the eighth annual Saint Paul Business Awards winners: • Flava Cafe, 623 University Ave W (Ward 1) – Alice O’Brien Award: …
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12/4/24
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Area sledders, take note Folks who enjoy sledding, crossing country skiing and winter walks on the Town & Country Club Golf Course will need to go elsewhere during winter 2024-2025. Club …
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Compiled by Jane McClure
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12/4/24
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Public health and safety experts, legislative leaders and treatment providers all gathered at Betty Ford Hazelden Treatment Center in St. Paul on Oct. 25 to participate in the first major …
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12/4/24
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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 …
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11/26/24
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