In the Making

Food Matters by Kristin Hammaker More and more, I see the act of cooking as worthy in itself. That it should be valued for the…
The Turkey Vulture

BIRDS IN PARTICULAR by Halle O’Falvey The turkey vulture scavenges for its food but prefers the freshly dead. Its keen sense of smell can…
Insects in our lives — what is your reaction?

VIEWS FROM THE GARDEN by Kent Peterson There is no doubt that we humans have an emotional relationship with insects. Thoughts ranging from the base…
Green Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories

Over the years, Minnesota and the Twin Cities have been shaped by many diverse immigrant populations. In the new banner exhibit, “Green Card Voices: Immigrants…
Mississippi Market’s Spring Plant Sale

Mississippi Market’s annual spring Plant Sale at the co-op’s West 7th store runs from May 3–27, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. An extensive selection…
West End Neighbors’ Garden, History Tour

by Joe Landsberger Twelve years ago a group of gardeners decided to put on a garden tour to do their part in building our immigrant…
Business Association provides ideas for parking study

[Editor’s Note: Biko Associates, Inc. has been engaged by the City of St. Paul to study parking needs in the West End. The West 7th Business Association…
Selections from West End Neighbors Garden and History Tour

The 12th annual West End Neighbors Garden and History Tour, Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour map and 60+ page history guide…
Learning from History

Rebecca Noecker City Council Member, Ward 2columnist One of the first things I learned from my husband was to look out for my “future self.” I was…