‘Snap’ Leitner: “We always have to give back.”

West Enders Making a Difference by Pat Tupper“When we are young, we are oblivious to the many ways we are helped,” Snap said, “but as we begin to realize it,…
Dear West 7th Neighbors,

As we all do our best to follow guidelines for slowing the spread of COVID-19, including social distancing, two of our organizations — West 7th / Fort Road Federation and the…
DEAR DEB Teach Our Children Well

Just last week the PBS News Hour sponsored The Plastic Problem and the Pioneer Press in St. Paul featured a front-page article regarding the dilemma humanity faces due to the waste we…
You Count! And we all need to!

We all do better when we are all counted, especially when it comes to the U.S. Census. I want to share two important messages: First, fill your census form out…
Victoria Park universally accessible play area gets a boost

When the idea of an accessible playground for Victoria Park was included in the master plan, the City stated explicitly: “Victoria Park Playground relies on private financial contributions of all sizes, as…
Equity: Beyond a New Rail Stop

By Miriam Axel-LuteEditor, Shelterforce Editor’s IntroductionCommunity Reporter is planning another round of attentiveness to our transit situation, now in a kind of limbo with the Riverview Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative chosen, but…
The Deep North – Racism Today

by Tim JohnsonRetired Pastor of Cherokee Park United ChurchEditor’s note: This is the third in a series that Tim Johnson is writing for the Community Reporter. His reflections are drawn from…
Birds in Particular: It is a Leap Year

February 29 is activated for the quadrennial celebration of Leap Year. The earth’s rotation around the sun is 365 years, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds. The overlap was noticeable…
A Choice of Weapons, Honor and Dignity: The Visions of Gordon Parks, Jamel Shabazz

Minnesota Museum of American Art (the M) is presenting A Choice of Weapons, Honor and Dignity: The Visions of Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz through April 19.This exhibition includes photographs that…