New West St. Paul bookstore dwells on the weird

By Casey EkIn 2007, an adolescent boy walked into Midway Book Store and spotted a first edition copy of Robert W. Chambers’ The King In Yellow.…
Community rallies to preserve Justus Ramsey House

by Casey Ek The West 7th preservation community is rallying to save the Justus Ramsey House, a small stone structure situated on the patio of Burger…
Beloved priest’s legacy lives on as St. Stan’s hits 150 years

by Casey EkThis November, St. Stanislaus Church will be celebrating 150 years as a congregation.To celebrate, the church will be hosting a reception after the…
Police chief finalists embrace future at community forum

By Casey EkBalancing public safety and calls for police reform were among the topics the finalists for St. Paul’s police chief position weighed during a public…
Meet the Candidates Vying for Your Vote November 8

General elections are Nov. 8. Meet some of the candidates hoping to earn our neighborhoods’ votes. General elections are Nov. 8. Meet some of the…
Keystone eyes future with new food center

Years in the making, Keystone Community Services is expanding into the empty warehouses at 1790-2000 University Ave. at Fairview Avenue in what will be a crucial…
The power of truth telling

Building an Antiracist Community The power of truth telling It was a lie, based on a theft. Neither the theft nor the lie to cover up…
Be Prepared with an Advance Directive

West End HealthlineBy Anna Dovre, MDAs the season shifts ever on toward autumn, I’ve been noticing the ways that we’re all making preparations. The squirrels…
Cross-country bike ride honors renowned Minnesota priest

New Ulm, Minnesota, native Dan Herbeck has set off on a bicycle journey of a lifetime in honor of one of Minnesota’s most beloved priests, Fr.…