More on Plastic Garbage and Recycling

In part seven of her series on plastics, Julie Borgerding July explains how we can reduce our plastic waste and some alternatives we can explore.…
Group Collaborating to Reopen Historic Walnut Street Stairway

Rethos, the St. Paul Parks Conservancy, and the West 7th/Fort Road Federation, in collaboration with the City of St. Paul, are embarking on a fundraising…
Plastic In Land and Air

In part six of her series on plastics, Julie Borgerding July talks about the prevalence of plastics in everything we touch, from in our homes…
The Gnomes are back with another #Gnomevasion!!

The Gnomes have settled in St. Paul Parks and Recreation spaces again, but our parks & rec crew teamed up to help you hone in…
How plastics affect water

In part five of her series on plastics, Julie Borgerding July talks about the long- and short-term effects of plastic on our water systems. Clean…
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’…