Category: Local Culture
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W7/FRF Releases “We Live Here” results
The West 7th/Fort Road Federation released the results from a community conversation they hosted on June 4 at CSPS Hall. The report, titled “We Live…
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Engagement Done Right
At the beginning of a summer now edging toward fall, I had the chance to attend the We Live Here community meeting hosted by the…
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Wrapped in the Flag
Wrapped in the American flag, the picture tells the story. Having just won a gold medal for team gymnastics, five American women proudly wrap themselves…
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Fort Road Federation loses lease at Schmidt Rathskeller
The West 7th / Fort road Federation is lost its office space in the Schidt Rathskeller. Their last day at the building was August 9.…
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Keenan’s 620 Club closing, reopening under new ownership
In a social media post, the Keenan family announced that Keenan’s Bar and Grill 620 Club would be transitioning out of the family’s hands for…
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Forepaugh’s Restaurant has reopened
After years of sitting vacant, followed by an extensive renovation to the property, Forepaugh’s Restaurant at 276 Exchange St., has reopened. The historic mansion was…
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St. Paul’s longest-serving Mayor, George Latimer, passes at 89
George Latimer, who served at Mayor of St. Paul for 14 years from 1976 to 1990, died August 18. He was 89 years old. Born…
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Neighbors Working to Improve Irvine Park
Irvine Park, one of St. Paul’s best kept secrets, is seeing a resurgence of late. Known for its picturesque fountain and surrounded by historic homes,…
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Betty Moran, founding member of West 7th/Fort Road Federation, passes away at 80
The West 7th/Fort Road Federation shared the passing of Betty Moran, a beloved pillar of the West 7th/Fort Road community. Betty passed away on June…
