Category: Feature
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Center For Lost Objects Seeks Help After Ceiling Collapse
Center for Lost Objects owner Amy Buchanan suffered a massive shock on February 13 when the antique tin ceiling in her store collapsed while undergoing…
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West 7th Neighbors Oppose New Garbage Truck Depot
The facility on Randolph near West 7th runs afoul of long-standing City plans, according to the West 7th / Fort Road Federation. West End residents…
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All Aboard: Brake Bread Adds a Unique Gathering Space
In late August, the owners of Brake Bread, a local bakery located at 1174 West 7th, struggling with limited seating and wanting a space for…
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Winter Carnival Kicks Off With Grande Day Parade
The Winter Carnival Grande Day Parade was held January 25 on Grand Avenue this year for the first time in the 139 year history of…
