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 Minneapolis as the places to live…
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 across St. Paul. With Grand…
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 produce a fascinating array of…
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 join the St. Paul Downtown…
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 the National Small Business Week…
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,”…
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 kept at it for his…
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…
Mayor Carter delivers “State of Our City Address”

Mayor Melvin Carter delivered his annual “State of Our City” address on Tuesday, April 18, at the Oxford Recreation Center. During his nearly 30 minute speech…