Author: Casey Ek

  • HPC denies Justus Ramsey demolition permit

    HPC denies Justus Ramsey demolition permit

    by Casey Ek Local preservationists celebrated a cautious victory when the St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission on Dec. 5 denied a demolition permit for the Justus…

  • West 7th Dental bringing warmth to patients

    West 7th Dental bringing warmth to patients

    by Casey EkWhen most people think of going to the dentist, they might conjure images of sterile lighting, stiff chairs and the smell of various chemicals.…

  • Noecker seeks re-election

    Noecker seeks re-election

    St. Paul City Council Member Rebecca Noecker announced Dec. 15  that she will seek re-election to her Ward 2 seat in 2023.“I’m running again because I…

  • Mr. Positive’s snowman

    Mr. Positive’s snowman

    Carl “Mr. Positive” Bentson made the most of the late November snowfall, turning it into a snowman for all to enjoy. 

  • The M releases annual report

    The M releases annual report

    The Minnesota Museum of American Art, 350 Robert St. North, released their 2021-22 community report, which details the people, donations and, of course, the art that…

  • Arctic conditions close out 2022

    Arctic conditions close out 2022

    Shannon, who did not provide a last name, blows snow between two houses on Oneida St. Dec. 22, 2022. Frigid temperatures and blowing snow slammed the…

  • St. Paul’s new police chief one of Little Bohemia’s own

    St. Paul’s new police chief one of Little Bohemia’s own

    by Casey Ek The Little Bohemia neighborhood gained a champion as one of its own, Axel Henry, ascended to the chief of police role for the…

  • Final River Balcony Plans available

    Final River Balcony Plans available

    The Great River Passage Conservancy recently released their final design for the River Balcony project, which would span a considerable portion of St. Paul’s stretch of…

  • The Community Reporter launches GoFundMe campaign

    The Community Reporter launches GoFundMe campaign

    For more than 50 years the Community Reporter has brought local news to your doorstep. Now we ask that you help us make all these valuable…