You Count! And we all need to!

We all do better when we are all counted, especially when it comes to the U.S. Census. I want to share two important messages: First,…
Victoria Park universally accessible play area gets a boost

When the idea of an accessible playground for Victoria Park was included in the master plan, the City stated explicitly: “Victoria Park Playground relies on private financial…
Equity: Beyond a New Rail Stop

By Miriam Axel-LuteEditor, Shelterforce Editor’s IntroductionCommunity Reporter is planning another round of attentiveness to our transit situation, now in a kind of limbo with the Riverview…
Landmark Center and Ethnic Dance Theatre present “Balkan Fest”

Landmark Center and Ethnic Dance Theatre present “Balkan Fest,” a celebration of the exuberant, dynamic cultures found throughout the Balkan Peninsula. Join local Balkan organizations for…
West End Business Update

Local Health Practitioner Dr. Kayla Zirpel-Proctor has received her Nutrition Response Testing® Professional Certification. Nutrition Response Testing is a method of evaluation that can help determine…
Views from the Garden: Vegetable Gardener Decision Time

For vegetable gardeners that want to grow their own food, it is decision time for the early seeding of some of the plants you may…
Birds in Particular: It is a Leap Year

February 29 is activated for the quadrennial celebration of Leap Year. The earth’s rotation around the sun is 365 years, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46…
A Choice of Weapons, Honor and Dignity: The Visions of Gordon Parks, Jamel Shabazz

Minnesota Museum of American Art (the M) is presenting A Choice of Weapons, Honor and Dignity: The Visions of Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz through April…
’Til Death: A Marriage Musical Returns for Sixth Year

’Til Death: A Marriage Musical at Art House North in St. Paul drew many plaudits last year, including topping the @visitsaintpaul list of “best spots in…