What’s To Be Done About Plastic?

As I recall bags flailing in trees like caught kites, and dealing with plastics on the street in front of my house and where I…
Keystone Community Services August 2024

Support Youth this School Year! Youth will be heading back to school soon, which means that back-to-school shopping is near! For some families, shopping for…
St. Paul closes parks, roads due to flooding

Recent spring rains have caused rising water levels along the Mississippi River through St. Paul, which once again caused closers along the path. Beginning June…
St. Paul named #3 park system in the country

The Trust for Public Land has named St. Paul the third best park system in the country. In their report, the Trust for Public Land…
An Alternative Path

Riding or hiking along the banks of the Mississippi is one of the delights and benefits of having Crosby Farm Regional Park in our backyard.…
Great Playgrounds and Great Communities

“What makes a great playground?” is not unlike the question, “what makes a great community?” Among the joys of being a grandparent is spending time…
Evidence for Giant Prehistoric Flood discovered in St. Paul

Highland Creek is among the more obscure streams in St. Paul, largely because it has been diverted underground by city engineers. But this stream has…
St. Paul Ice rink updates

To no one’s surprise, the City of St. Paul Department of Parks and Recreation has decided to end skating season early this year.
The 2024 Legislative Session Begins

Hello neighbors! The 2024 legislative session will begin on February 12. My second column in the Community Reporter is a good chance to check in…