SPAC: Fresh Directions, Good Vibrations

In 1977, the nonprofit St. Paul Arts Collective — or SPAC — was born. Diane McNew, SPAC’s current board president, wants us all to recognize…
Demanding sensible action against gun violence

According to the Minnesota Violent Death Rating System, on average, firearms are used in 45% of suicide deaths, 65% of homicide deaths, and 54% of interpersonal…
The Violence Project illuminates culture of mass shootings

By Margaret KinneyOur country is in the grip of a mass shootings epidemic. It is unique to our country and to our times. The USA experiences…
Longtime Community Reporter board member, husband seeing the world

By Margaret KinneyIn August 2021, longtime Community Reporter board member Julie Borgerding July and her husband Ellery July left their home of 20 years in St.…
Celebrating 50 years: 1971-2021 Another look back: News from the 2000s Part 1

Editor’s Note: The Community Reporter is looking back on its first 50 years, finding some connections to the past and present, with thoughts towards the future.…
The Community Reporter through the ‘80s

Editor’s Note: As part of Community Reporter’s ongoing recognition of its 50 years of reporting to and from the residents of the West 7th neighborhood, (also…
Looking Back

50 years of hyperlocal reporting Editor’s note: In this issue and the next, we are featuring a series of articles exploring the newspaper’s history. See also:…
2020 Community Service Award Winner Jerry Rothstein

Jerry Rothstein, editor of the Community Reporter for the past 12 years, has been awarded a 2020 Community Service Award by the Fort Road Federation, which…
2020 Community Service Award Winner Diane Gerth

by Margaret KinneyDiane Gerth becomes passionate when she thinks the character and culture of the West Seventh neighborhood are being threatened. The retired lawyer has been…