Local artists look to create West 7th Arts District
When artist Brooks Werner first moved to the Twin Cities, he said all he heard about was Northeast or South
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Summer fun in St. Paul
During my final summer as Councilmember, I am looking forward to enjoying a full schedule of family friendly events and festivals
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Thanks to our departing editor
In Casey Ek’s two-year term as Editor of the Community Reporter he brought his creativity, curiosity and energy together to help
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West 7th properties petition to join Downtown Improvement District
Commercial property owners along West 7th Street to Grand Avenue in downtown St. Paul have submitted petitions to City Council to
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Abdirahman Kahin of Afro Deli and Grill named small business person of the year
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named Abdirahman Kahin as the National Small Business Person of the Year for 2023 at
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Foliage and fermentation at Wandering Leaf Brewing
First entering Wandering Leaf Brewing Company, 2463 West 7th St., you might think you mistakenly walked into a greenhouse rather than a brewhouse.
“I love plants,” said Matt Holton, co-owner of the brewery. “We have 300 square feet of planters, not including the living wall.”
Holton, who has a horticulture degree from the University of Minnesota and worked in the wine industry for several years, said he wanted to “bring in the horticulture vibe” to the space.
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Notebook Recollections: A Little About Me
Local icon Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but
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New West 7th piercing shop aims to change perceptions
When many people picture the quintessential piercing studio, they might conjure images of rough bikers set to heavy metal music, but Hail Mary Piercing, 678 West 7th St., is aiming to change perceptions while changing customers’ experience.
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