St. Patrick’s Day in the West End

St. Paul has long been a hub of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Home to one of the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in…
Neighbors Continue Fight Against Garbage Depot Despite Losses at City

After filing an appeal to the City’s Planning Commision on January 21, the West 7th / Fort Road Federation continued to advocate against the proposed…
Downtown St. Paul on the Cusp of Major Redevelopment

The week of February 17 saw some major development news for downtown St. Paul, including a potential $130 development project and the creation of a…
Right Track Youth Employment Program Launches 2025 Employer Engagement

The City of St. Paul’s youth employment and training program Right Track has launched its 2025 employer engagement efforts. For over a decade, Right Track…
Day By Day Cafe Celebrates 50 years

In November 1973, Greg Ekbom got sober. He graduated from a treatment center and was looking for what to do with his life. According to…
Center For Lost Objects Seeks Help After Ceiling Collapse

Center for Lost Objects owner Amy Buchanan suffered a massive shock on February 13 when the antique tin ceiling in her store collapsed while undergoing…
West 7th Neighbors Oppose New Garbage Truck Depot

The facility on Randolph near West 7th runs afoul of long-standing City plans, according to the West 7th / Fort Road Federation. West End residents…
All Aboard: Brake Bread Adds a Unique Gathering Space

In late August, the owners of Brake Bread, a local bakery located at 1174 West 7th, struggling with limited seating and wanting a space for…
What I’m Excited About in 2025

Council Perspectives, St. Paul City Council Ward 2 I love the freshness of a new year. It gives you a chance to take stock, recommit…