Minnesota Author Writes New Novel With a West 7th Setting

Pete Gallagher, a West End native and now a Shoreview resident, recently released his new novel “Backwashed.” The novel is a murder mystery set in…
Winter Carnival Kicks Off With Grande Day Parade

The Winter Carnival Grande Day Parade was held January 25 on Grand Avenue this year for the first time in the 139 year history of…
Viengchan Oriental Market Opens In Former Cooper’s Site

The long-awaited return of a neighborhood grocery store to West 7th finally came when Viengchan Oriental Market opened its doors on December 18 at the…
New Crisis Nursery Offers Support to Families in Need

Sarah Ellefson, the Executive Director of STAR House, the only home based residential crisis nursery in Ramsey County, has been working to make her dream…
Safe Gun Storage Signs Installed in Downtown St. Paul Parking Ramps

St. Paul Moms Demand Action, the local chapter of a gun safety advocacy group, recently celebrated the installation of seven signs being installed at parking…
West 7th Artist Designs 2025 Winter Carnival Buttons

Heather Friedli, owner of Friedli Gallery 943 West 7th, was chosen this year’s St. Paul Winter Carnival buttons. Her designs were unveiled at a ceremony…
St. Paul City Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2025 Budget

In a flurry of activity over the course of two days on December 18 & 19, the City Council passed the 2025 budget for the…
Winter Warming Spaces Open in Ramsey County

Four Winter Warming Spaces in St. Paul are open to anyone in need of a place to warm up overnight. The spaces offer seating, blankets,…
The Gnomes are back with another #Gnomevasion!!

The Gnomes have settled in St. Paul Parks and Recreation spaces again, but our parks & rec crew teamed up to help you hone in…