Category: Local Culture

  • Mr. Positive is ill

    Mr. Positive is ill

    I’ve driven by Carl Bentson‘s St. Clair State Fair House every day for 30 years. Like so many others, I have to. To right-start my…

  • A community lesson for the whole world

    A community lesson for the whole world

    Lucky I am to have made a documentary portrait of Carl Bentson. Mr. Positive is a half hour film about a good neighbor who never…

  • St. Paul Farmers’ Market kicks off 170th year

    St. Paul Farmers’ Market kicks off 170th year

    The St. Paul Farmers’ Market opened their season April 27-28 in downtown St. Paul for its 170th year of providing locally produced food in St.…

  • What Really Matters?

    What Really Matters?

    I’m stepping away from my sixteen-year involvement with the Community Reporter in the midst of my grief over the death of Miriam, my partner in…

  • Thank you Jerry

    Thank you Jerry

    Jerry Rothstein has meant so much to the Community Reporter (some might say WAS the Community Reporter) and our community for so long – he…

  • West 7th / Fort Road Federation May 2024

    West 7th / Fort Road Federation May 2024

    Riverview Conversation West 7th/Fort Road Federation invites you to a structured conversation on June 4 6-8 p.m. at CSPS Hall with neighbors about the future…

  • Highland District Council May 2024

    Highland District Council May 2024

    Join a committee – attend May meeting We’re seeking volunteers to join our Community Development, Community Engagement or Transportation committees. This is a year-long monthly…

  • Keystone Community Services May 2024

    Keystone Community Services May 2024

    Keystone is looking for Meals on Wheels Drivers! Volunteering for Meals on Wheels is a meaningful experience for volunteers, and your time as a volunteer…

  • Out Loud at the Library: Explore spoken word, songwriting and poetry at free events this May

    Out Loud at the Library: Explore spoken word, songwriting and poetry at free events this May

    St. Paul Public Library (SPPL) is partnering with COMPAS and local artists Desdamona, Kashimana Ahua, Kyle Tran Myhre and Sun Yung Shin to lead free,…