Raspberry Island Welcomes Colorful, Whimsical Alebrijes for the Summer

Raspberry Island welcomed 16 new inhabitants last month when Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island moved in. The new exhibit, which runs through October 26 features…
Highland District Council Seeking Applicants to Improve Commercial Corridors

Businesses needing financial assistance for improvement projects have until June 27 to submit an application to St. Paul’s new Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program. The…
Support Nonprofit Neighborhood News

Dear West End, As a small, nonprofit news organization, our success relies on the support of our community. Thankfully, for nearly 55 years the people…
City Council Approves Federation’s Appeal of Garbage Depot Site

For the immediate future, the City of St. Paul’s new garbage hauler, FCC Environmental, is without a long-term home after the St. Paul City Council…
City of St. Paul Unveils Vision for West 7th Transit

Stakeholders encouraged to participate in a series of April open houses on the proposed project. When planning for the Riverview Corridor, a proposed transit route…
West 7th Neighbors Oppose Nonconforming Use Permit for 237 Richmond

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation has asked the Planning Commission to deny to the current owners of 237 Richmond a nonconforming use permit for the…
Neighbors Continue Fight Against Garbage Depot Despite Losses at City

After filing an appeal to the City’s Planning Commision on January 21, the West 7th / Fort Road Federation continued to advocate against the proposed…
Downtown St. Paul on the Cusp of Major Redevelopment

The week of February 17 saw some major development news for downtown St. Paul, including a potential $130 development project and the creation of a…
Day By Day Cafe Celebrates 50 years

In November 1973, Greg Ekbom got sober. He graduated from a treatment center and was looking for what to do with his life. According to…