Sandcastle Early Learning Center, located at 749 Juno Ave., closed abruptly on May 9 after serving the community for 42 years. Photo Credit Damian Goebel

May 30, 2025 Damian Goebel 5 min read Sandcastles

Sandcastle Abruptly Closes its Doors after 42 Years

Parents and teachers at Sandcastle Early Learning Center were shocked on May 1 to learn that the school, which had

May 30, 2025 Community Reporter 3 min read

Guest Column: Borealis Trains Achieve Milestone Anniversary

As Chair of the Great River Rail Commission, I am passionate about passenger rail travel. The Commission is one of the leading voices on passenger rail in Minnesota. We are made up of officials from local and regional governments from St. Paul to La Crosse. We advocate for passenger rail options along the Mississippi River Route, connecting the Twin Cities with Milwaukee and Chicago.