Fueling Young Minds: Why High-Protein School Lunches Matter

By Natasha Vo, MD As the summer is starting to come to an end and school is about to begin, preparing school lunches is about…
Tips for Safely Walking Your Dog This Summer

One thing I enjoy about the West 7th neighborhood is its walkability, especially with having two dogs. The summer season, on the less humid days,…
Ramsey County Downtown Service Center Reopens With Expanded Services, Upgraded Space

After seven months of renovations, Ramsey County’s Downtown Service Center has reopened in a newly upgraded office just a few doors down from its previous…
Thoughts and Prayers Continue to Not Be Enough

By Jonathan Dickman, MD, PhD Back in 2022 I wrote in this column how “thoughts and prayers” were not going to be enough to solve…
Fresh, Free Produce Available All Summer at Keystone’s Free Farmers Markets

Keystone Community Services is bringing back its Free Farmers Market events this summer, offering fresh, healthy produce at no cost to anyone who needs it.…
Federation Explores Community Air Monitoring Project

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation is looking for 10-15 residents to join a community air monitoring project workgroup. Workgroup members will work with a team…
SPRWS Aims for 2,500 Lead Service Line Replacements in 2025

St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is moving ahead in its goal to remove lead service lines from its water infrastructure—at no cost to property…
The Importance of Primary Care

“Follow up with your primary care provider.” Many people have heard this phrase after receiving medical care, whether at urgent care, the emergency room or…
Help “Stamp Out Hunger” May 10

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is partnering with local nonprofit Keystone Community Services for the largest one-day food drive in the nation, Stamp…