Origin Stories Part the Seventh: Not in the Book’s History

In 1914 Lucy Leavenworth Wilder Morris was researching original “highways” of Minnesota and found few maps. As she investigated, she interviewed old settlers. “All at…
Highland District Council Announces First Round of Commercial Corridor Grant Funding Recipients

Murals, window displays, small business marketing efforts and new awnings are just some of the improvements coming to Highland in the coming months thanks to…
West 7th VIBE Awards Announced

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation announced the 13 winners of their West 7th VIBE program, offering small grants along two tracks for artists and businesses…
Senator Sandy Pappas Announces Retirement

Senator Sandy Pappas (DFL-St. Paul), a former Senate President and longstanding member, ranking member and chair of the Capital Investment Committee, announced today that she…
Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Jewish Family Services of St. Paul to Merge

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS) are excited to announce they will unite as one…
Darkness & Mystery in Community

It was a sad day when the joy of playing in the darkness came to a sudden and abrupt halt. My grandfather, the patriarch of…
A Very West End Holiday

From local artisan markets and festive tree lightings to Broadway productions and classical concertos, and all points in between, St. Paul has it all this…
Highland District Council December 2025

Calling all home improvement businesses The Home Improvement Workshop Day returns on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cretin-Derham Hall.…
Nominate your Neighbor, or Yourself, for the Halloween Decor Contest

Do you have a neighbor that wows you every year with their Halloween decor? Think yours are the best?! Nominations are now open for the…