Category: Local Culture
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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…
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St. Paul Rotary Bringing Fireworks Back To St. Paul This July 4th
Public Independence Day fireworks are set to return to St. Paul this summer for the first time in years, as the St. Paul Rotary Club…
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Downtown St. Paul Landmark Downtowner Restaurant Closes After 38 Years
The longtime downtown St. Paul restaurant Downtowner Woodfire Grill permanently closed May 17 after nearly four decades in business, marking the end of an era…
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Grand Old Day Is A Reflection Of Our Past, A Display Of Our Present
“Grand Old Day is St. Paul’s marquee event — the day we show off everything our city and surrounding neighborhoods have to offer, all centered…
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Support 55 years of Free, Nonprofit Community News
The Community Reporter has been serving St. Paul for 55 years this July. For the first time in those 55 years, we’re venturing beyond St.…
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My Father’s Flag
Building Community The flag holder is now installed on one of the columns holding up the portico by our front door. It took a while.…
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Preventative Medical Tips, Part One or What Would Carl Do?
Carl “Mr. Positive” Bentson knew what to do. Not use public restrooms.
