Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at the Library
Explore the culture and traditions of the Latine communities in St. Paul through stories, music and art at several St. Paul Public Library locations, now through November 4.
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Local Culture
Hidden culture that shapes our lives
Building Community Tim Johnson – columnist It was just a single finger. We raised it when someone passed by on
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Retro arcade, Starcade, brings vibrancy to Keg and Case
Keg and Case Market, 928 West 7th, has had a bit of a makeover in the past few months. The first thing you notice when you walk in is all the pinball machines spread throughout the main floor and the hum of video game theme songs coming from the building’s newest tenant, Starcade.
The retro video game arcade, which opened at Keg and Case in June, has almost 150 games on two floors, plus a pinball partnership with Bad Penny Arcade.
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A piece of Ancker Hospital
Ancker Hospital was St. Paul‘s “City Hospital.” Started in 1874 in the donated mansion of Dr. Jacob B. Stewart (Civil War hero, Stewart Avenue). It was built for the poor and various lost souls of the city. In 1883 the famed and feared Dr. Arthur B Ancker took over as hospital superintendent. He was city hospital 24/7 for the next 46 years.
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Drumline camp at women’s drum center
Exciting 4-part drum series for women led by Jo Klein! Let’s cut loose with toms, snares and bass drums to
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St. Francis de Sales plans 50th reunion
On June 3, 1973, we eighth graders at St. Francis de Sales attended the 9:30 a.m. Mass; each of us all dressed-up and well coiffured. It was our chance to showcase our style without our customary uniforms. It was graduation day and all of our parents gathered outside to take pictures. While most students seemed elated to be moving on to high school, I felt a bit melancholy inside, knowing we were all leaving something very special behind.
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How did your start at St. Francis affect your life in school, neighborhood and family?
I absolutely remember my very first day of first grade and Sr. Corrine Marie Dahlheimer greeting me. I also remember my
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Notebook Recollections: The Walk
Local icon Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but
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Israeli Scouts have arrived
Once again Sholom has the privilege of hosting The Israeli Scouts. The Tzofim Friendship Caravan is part of a Delegation
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