LightWave Installation Unveiled in Rice Park

LightWave, an animated LED light installation by artist Jeff Bartlett, is now in place in Rice Park. This unique work adds the “final glow” to the…
St. Francis de Sales plans 50th reunion

On June 3, 1973, we eighth graders at St. Francis de Sales attended the 9:30 a.m. Mass; each of us all dressed-up and well coiffured. It…
Notebook Recollections: The Walk

Local icon Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but kept at it for his…
Bush Foundation Announces 2023 Fellows

The Bush Foundation has announced the 24 recipients of this year’s Bush Fellowships.Established in 1965, the Bush Fellowship program supports the development of social sector leaders in…
St. Paul sidewalk poetry contest winners

On May 26, Mayor Carter announced the winners of the St. Paul Sidewalk Poetry Contest for 2023, a collaboration between the city, Public Art St. Paul…
Northern Spark art festival says goodbye

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Northern Spark festival hosted its final event after 12 years. Their final program. A Night With the River, was more…
Grand Oak Opry kicks off 2023 season

“The thing that weirds people out is you’re walking into our backyard,” Said Sean Kershaw, who along with his husband Tim Hawkins, operate the Grand Oak…
Top 5 reasons to make Summer Spark part of your summer break reading, learning fun all summer

By Donicia Soliz, Library ManagerGetting started is easy: Stop by any St. Paul Public Library to pick up a Summer Spark Reading Log and a free…
Notebook Recollections: This Walk

Local icon Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but kept at it for his love…