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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
’Til Death: A Marriage Musical Returns for Sixth Year

’Til Death: A Marriage Musical at Art House North in St. Paul drew many plaudits last year, including topping the @visitsaintpaul list of “best spots in…
Phi Chay Thai Cuisine comes to West Seventh

by Jerry RothsteinChong Ku is definitely an “older brother” (Phi Chay) in the restaurant business. After being displaced by war from Laos, his home country, his…
There’s a lot of common ground around gun sense

By Marit BrockThe debate around the role of guns in our culture often happens right in our own homes. How many of us had a…
Who are the people in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood…?

By Deb Padgett Overheard at a local café. “He bought me a 9mm for the living room, a shotgun for the bedroom, a Glock (something…