Better known to some by her stage name, Maria Isa, and by others as Representative Perez-Vega of House District 65B, Maria Isa Perez-Vega has a lot on her plate this February.
“The Rep who Raps” is more than living up to her nickname this year as she is releasing her latest album, “Unlock the Chamber,” on February 12, the same day that Minnesota’s legislative session kicks off in St. Paul.
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We last left our beloved outside-the-clinic-piano at the end of January 2017. Under the UFM carport entrance. Inviting, daring patients to tickle the ivory.
February 2017 was piano neutral. Actually, piano nada. Not much action. Then, all of a sudden, St. Patrick’s Day was upon us.
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West 7th Winter Walk – Embrace the Chill! Join us for a community outing – the West 7th Winter Walk
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St. Paul Public Library and the City of St. Paul are hosting a cultural celebration throughout February created by and for the Black and African American community. St. Paul residents are invited to explore “African Americans in the Arts” with three events offered virtually and in-person.
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The “Coolest Celebration on Earth” is officially kicking off its 138th year of ice sculpting, parades and celebrating all things
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Building Community The Northern Lights never appeared. Still, we were both glad we made the drive. It was a Tuesday
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St. Paul’s West End continued to be as vibrant and lively as ever, and the Community Reporter was there to
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Notebook Recollections This column was previously run in the community reporter of December 2009 This January, as you read this
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Since they arrived in St. Paul in the 1800s and settled on the Levee, started their renowned food business with a tiny food market called Cossetta’s, which drew customers from far and wide who appreciated their quality foods and genuine hospitality, the Cossettas believed that “Good food is the Quality of Life” and this remains Cossetta’s motto: “Qualita di Vita. Cibo Buono.”
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