Category: Feature
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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 violence deaths. In an average […]
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Greetings from your new editor
I am very excited to begin my journey as the new editor of the Community Reporter. I’m proud to continue the more than 50-year legacy of providing the West End neighborhoods […]
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Foliage and fermentation at Wandering Leaf Brewing
First entering Wandering Leaf Brewing Company, 2463 West 7th St., you might think you mistakenly walked into a greenhouse rather than a brewhouse. “I love plants,” said Matt Holton, co-owner of the brewery. “We have 300 square feet of planters, not including the living wall.” Holton, who has a horticulture degree from the University of Minnesota and worked…
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Fort Road Federation looks ahead, celebrates 50 years
Fort Road Federation looks ahead, celebrates 50 years by Casey Ek and Damian Goebel The Fort Road Federation’s leadership honored the past while looking ahead at the annual Federation meeting, which […]
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New West 7th piercing shop aims to change perceptions
When many people picture the quintessential piercing studio, they might conjure images of rough bikers set to heavy metal music, but Hail Mary Piercing, 678 West 7th St., is aiming to change perceptions while changing customers’ experience.
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Schmidt Art Crawl welcomes local art buffs
From April 21-23, the Schmidt Art Crawl welcomed wave after wave of local art hounds on the hunt for their next wall adornment, fantasy children’s book or wearable garment among many […]
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Mississippi River flooding closes roads, parks
On April 24, The Mississippi River saw the highest water levels since 2019, closing portions of Shepherd and Warner Roads and multiple parks, including Crosby Farm Park, Harriet Island Pavilion and Dock, […]
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Fort Road Federation welcomes new leader ahead of annual meeting
by Casey Ek When Julia McColley moved into the West 7th area with her husband Grant five years ago, she knew it wouldn’t be long before she got involved with […]
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Spring art crawl season is upon us
by Casey Ek St. Paul artists of all sorts are gearing up for another season of art crawls, and this year is promising to be like no other. At the heart of […]