Celebrate Libraries with the Great North Star Read Together at St. Paul Public Library!

Join us for the first-ever Great North Star Read Together—a statewide Read-In and celebration of Minnesota libraries! Bring your current read—whether it’s a book, ebook,…
City of St. Paul/Forecast Public Art Looking for Artists to Spruce Up Downtown Utility Boxes

Forecast Public Art invites Minnesota-based artists of all experience levels to submit qualifications for the digital design of utility boxes to be installed near and…
Hidden Herald Tells the Secret Stories of St. Paul

Beginning in early July, Wonderlust Productions started their second season of Hidden Herald, a series of immersive audio plays that reveal the hidden histories of…
The Murderer Who Wrote the Dictionary

What does a murderer and the editor of the Oxford English Dictionary have in common? Well, everything, according to Simon Winchester.
Film Review: The Gamble of “Sinners” Pays Off

The word “Awesome” is thrown around a lot when it comes to films, but Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” resoundingly earns the honor. Part blockbuster with the…
Highland District Council August 2025

Engagement Committee seeking members We’re seeking volunteers to join our Community Engagement Committee. The committee is responsible for programs, spaces, and events related to community…
At Home on Raspberry Island

It is a fair bet that Albert Einstein would have loved the colorful, fanciful, imaginative Mexican folk art exhibit presently installed on Raspberry Island. Hike…
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…
The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson, Part 2

And so we continue our journey with Rachel Carson. Welcome back to my two part review of “On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy…