The M names new executive director

The Minnesota Museum of American Art (the M) Board of Directors has named Dr. Kate Beane as its 10th executive director. Beane most recently served as…
BEA’S BOOKS: Measuring Up

Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte and Illustrated by Ann Xu Above all, Cici loves to cook. It’s one of her favorite hobbies. she and her…
‘Dakota Spirit Walk,’ an augmented reality experience, brings nature sanctuary to life

Walkers within St. Paul’s Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary with access to smartphones can take their reality to the next level thanks to a new app-based augmented…
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore

Book review by Paul BardWest End resident and self-styled “Laundry Evangelist” Patric Richardson has earned a surprising amount of press for his unorthodox approach to the…
American Swedish Institute Solstice

The American Swedish Institute will host a winter solstice celebration at their 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis, location. The Institute celebrates this powerful seasonal juncture with fun,…
Write a Haiku with Basho and Freeman

Collaborate with the late haiku master Basho and author Freeman Ng on a unique poem you can take home. Also pick up the beautiful picture book…
Union Depot tree lighting

Don’t miss the free annual holiday tree lighting celebration and movie night at Union Depot on Dec. 4. The event will feature the 2022 St. Paul…
Saint Paul Public Library – West 7th

By Terry Giinther, Library Manager Did you know?With the recent transition to the new Twin Cities Metro eLibrary OverDrive site, the Saint Paul Public Library now…
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

BEA’S BOOKSPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief By Beatrice CosgrovePercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is about Percy, a kid living in New…