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During the pandemic outside OLLI classes continued to be popular, which included a drumming circle. (Photo courtesy of OLLI)

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a health club for the aging brain

It is widely known that aging is accompanied by varying rates and degrees of cognitive decline. However, neuroscience research has revealed that by keeping physically, socially, and mentally active … more

By SUSAN SCHAEFER | 3/10/22

Catherine Mascari purchased the women’s health practice in September 2021, and renamed it Motherhood to Menopause. (Photo submitted)

Clinic for women reopens in Midway

When Lloyd’s Pharmacy rebuilt at the corner of Snelling and Minnehaha Ave., the small clinic providing services to women housed in the building reopened, too.It emerged with a new name and … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 3/10/22

The historic Town & Country Club will remain a golf course, despite being eyed by St. Thomas University for a campus expansion. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

Town & Country sale rejected

A University of St. Thomas inquiry about purchasing the historic Town & Country Club for athletic facilities and possible campus expansion came and went as quickly as a pop-up fly ball. The … more

By JANE McCLURE | 3/10/22

13-17 year old 1st place winner: Tom Reese Minecraft name: hastypirate

Congrats, virtual ice castle winners

There were 30 participants who built 27 virtual ice palaces in an event organized by Victoria Theater Arts Center (VTAC) on Sunday, Jan. 30 during the 2022 Saint Paul Winter Carnival. 12 and … more

3/10/22

Tapping: ‘tis the season! Frogtown resident and environmentalist Chris Stevens taps a maple tree. (Photo courtesy of Frogtown Green)

Try tapping a tree to make syrup

There’s nothing more delicious than pancakes with maple syrup – unless it’s pancakes with birch, walnut or linden syrup! That’s right, syrup doesn’t have to come solely … more

By PATRICIA OHMANS | 3/10/22

Amplifying voices of community members

In the midst of winter, I discovered that there was in me an invincible summer. – Albert Camus Black on Black crime is the result of self-hatred. Self-hatred is a result of our oppression. … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 3/10/22

RENA MORAN TO RUN FOR COMMISSIONER

Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter, has announced her public endorsement of Representative Rena Moran in her run to succeed her as the next county commissioner. After providing nearly 17 years of … more

3/10/22

RENOVATE 1558 FORMS

Seeking to ensure that the Hamline Midway Library is not torn down as part of the St. Paul Public Library’s (SPPL) future plans for the building, a group of community activists, historic … more

3/10/22

PLAN IT March 2022

KICKIN’ IT IRISH FESTIVAL Celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day in true Irish style with Kickin’ It Irish, the family-friendly live Irish music and dance spectacular. The Celtic Junction will … more

3/10/22

School of Leadership for Public Service to open

The School of Leadership for Public Service, a free pubic charter school, recently announced that it will be opening in the Saint Columba school site in the fall of 2022. The School of Leadership … more

3/10/22

2021 Como Park Honor Roll recipients

In January, D10 Como Community Council accepted nominations for the 2021 Como Neighborhood Honor Roll, board members voted to select three honorees among the seven nominations, and the winners were … more

By SHEVEK McKEE Executive Director | 3/10/22

Students participated in a career fair at Como Park High School on Feb. 23. (Photo by Eric Erickson)

Students check out options during career fair

Thirty representatives from businesses, industries, and trade groups shared information and opportunities with interested Como students during the school day on Feb. 23. Students signed up for … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 3/10/22

PREPARE AND PROSPER

Finances and tax preparation can be challenging for even the most experienced. For many families and individuals who are also living on a low to moderate income, the challenges can be enormous.Enter … more

By Jan Willms | 2/10/22

‘I RAN’

At 25, Sarah* doesn’t speak to her dad. And she points the finger squarely at him and how he treated her before and after her parents’ divorce.She knows that people often blame mom when a … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 2/10/22

MSP Film reimagines St. Anthony Main Theater

A long-time dream of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Film Society (MSP Film) is about to come to fruition. The site of the MSP Film Society at St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main in Minneapolis, has … more

By Jan Willms | 2/10/22

NEW YEAR, NEW IDEAS

Dai Thao has been representing Ward 1 on the St. Paul City Council since 2013. With new challenges coming up in 2022, Thao aims to navigate the best possible outcomes for the communities of Frogtown … more

By CHLOE PETER | 2/10/22

Carmen Gutiérrez Bolger & Richard (dik) Bolger: Longtime Como residents, together 42 year

LIFELONG VALENTINES

With its mid-month Valentine’s Day holiday, February is synonymous with love. And countless couples seal their love by entering committed relationships, whether marriage or domestic … more

By SUSAN SCHAEFER | 2/10/22

Both retail stores carry three main brands of computers: Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and Lenovo. Large quantities of computers are sold to schools and non-profits, but community members are welcome to shop too. Wil James is the store manager of the St. Paul store.

Tech Dump recycles almost anything with a cord or battery

The non-profit electronics recycler Tech Dump just celebrated its 10th anniversary. With retail outlets now in St. Paul and Golden Valley, they provide an affordable, reliable source of refurbished … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 2/10/22

At the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center food shelf (270 N. Kent St.), folks can get culturally specific foods, allergy/diet and religion restricted and pet food. (Photo submitted)

Combating hunger

In each county and district in Minnesota, people face the difficulties of figuring out where their next meal may come from, or if it will come at all. According to a study done by Feeding America, a … more

By CHLOE PETER | 2/10/22

Local women entrepreneurs have won awards from the city of St. Paul. Lip Esteem owner Tameka Johns, shown with her daughter, KiJana, won the New Kid on the Block Award.

Congrats, small businesses

Owning and operating a small business is seldom easy. The COVID-19 pandemic of the past couple of years has added to the challenges, and not every small business has made it through the tough times. … more

By JANE McCLURE | 2/10/22