Minnesota Book Award 2025 Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards were chosen January 25 by 30 judges from around the state. Winners will be announced at the…
The Blessing and Curse of Writer’s Block

The partially blank page and the barely read book send chills down my spine. They can be terrifying, and, in a sense, I am writing…
So Many Things to Do at St. Paul Public Library This March!

Spring is right around the corner, and there’s no shortage of ways to get involved at St. Paul Public Library (SPPL)! Whether you’re diving into…
Minnesota Author Writes New Novel With a West 7th Setting

Pete Gallagher, a West End native and now a Shoreview resident, recently released his new novel “Backwashed.” The novel is a murder mystery set in…
Winter Carnival Kicks Off With Grande Day Parade

The Winter Carnival Grande Day Parade was held January 25 on Grand Avenue this year for the first time in the 139 year history of…
Twin Cities Record Show Stops at Summit Brewing

On February 15, The Twin Cities Record Show will take place at Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Circle, in the Ratskeller from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Featuring…
Setting My 2025 Reading Goals

As 2024 draws to a close, I am reflecting on unrealistic expectations and my attempts to address them. For as long as I can remember…
West 7th Artist Designs 2025 Winter Carnival Buttons

Heather Friedli, owner of Friedli Gallery 943 West 7th, was chosen this year’s St. Paul Winter Carnival buttons. Her designs were unveiled at a ceremony…
Fireside Reading Series Brings Minnesota Writers to Rondo Community Library

Cozy up this January with the Fireside Reading Series, a beloved annual program hosted by The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library in partnership…