Community Steps Up to Replace Vandalized Trees

Late last month, dozens of newly planted trees were vandalized along Shepherd Rd., most completely uprooted and thrown in the Mississippi River. Planted over MEA…
Irvine Park Fountain out for repairs

If you’ve been to Irvine Park, 251 Walnut St., recently, you’ve probably noticed a glaring omission from the picturesque square – the historic fountain is…
Advisory Committee Formed to Update St. Paul’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan

Twenty-one people were selected to assist the St. Paul Climate Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) in its work to update the city’s Climate Action and Resilience…
St. Paul and Wakáŋ Típi Awáŋyaŋkapi to Co-Manage Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary

On October 14, Mayor Melvin Carter joined American Indian community members, tribal leaders, students, and partners at American Indian Magnet School to honor Indigenous Peoples’…
No Rail for West 7th, but what’s next?

On September 6, West 7th/Fort Road Federation Board Chair Meg Duhr found out via an email from Ramsey County that they were no longer moving…
Victoria Park Getting Major Face Lift

On August 9, Victoria Park in the West 7th neighborhood held its groundbreaking ceremony to construct a multi-use athletic field. This is the first of…
W7/FRF Releases “We Live Here” results

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation released the results from a community conversation they hosted on June 4 at CSPS Hall. The report, titled “We Live…
Community Voices: SPPS is leading on Climate Issues

Sometimes life does in fact imitate art. Several years back actor Jeff Daniels, in the show “The Newsroom” stated, “The first step in solving any…
Neighbors Working to Improve Irvine Park

Irvine Park, one of St. Paul’s best kept secrets, is seeing a resurgence of late. Known for its picturesque fountain and surrounded by historic homes,…