Category: Local Culture
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Origin Stories Part the 15th: Citizen Helpers
In the 1800s there was no Social Security safety net, no food shelves, no unions. It was the days of poorfarms and orphanages and catastrophic…
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Macalester-Groveland Community Council News August 2026
Register for Mac-Grove Fest 2026: September 12th, 11 AM – 3 PM, Music on the Lawn Events, Upcoming Meetings
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How St. Paul Organizations Are Putting Commercial Corridor Dollars to Work
Drivers entering St. Paul on West 7th Street are now greeted by a colorful mural featuring some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Painted on…
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Maintenance and Repair
After a reasonably long drive home, stopping at Cossetta for takeout lasagna sounded just right. Neither my wife nor I felt like preparing a meal.…
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50 Years in West 7th, the Conclusion
We last looked at the United Family Medicine Clinic history in the Feb ‘26 Community Reporter.
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Landmark Center Opens Registration for Summer History Tours
Landmark Center has opened registration for a series of free guided tours exploring St. Paul’s architecture, geology and civic history throughout the summer.
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Origin Stories Part the 14th: German Immigration Part 2 : Taverns, Brewers and Maltsters
Back in early St. Paul “Tied Bars” served beer exclusively from one of its local German brewers. In the 1870s local Germans took out 121…
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West 7th Neighbors Open Gardens, Celebrate Community At 16th Annual Garden Tour
Gardens, music and neighborhood pride were in full bloom June 20 as residents gathered for the 16th Annual West End Neighbors’ Garden Tour.
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Macalester-Groveland Community Council July 2026
Alley Garden Awards 2026: Judging Period July 9 – 19 The Alley Garden Award program returns for 2026! The judging period is scheduled from July…
