Insty Prints Merging with Allegra Eagan

Long-time print shop Insty Prints announced last month they would be shutting down their operations on West 7th and merging with Allegra print shop in…
Community Voices: Thank You, West 7th Pharmacy, for 110 Years of Care

To the Editor: On June 30, our neighborhood said goodbye to a trusted friend, West 7th Pharmacy. After 110 years of service to the people…
The Big Yellow Dumpster

I just returned from outside Carl “Mr. Positive’s” St. Clair home. He is six months gone from the West 7th speck on the old earth…
At Home on Raspberry Island

It is a fair bet that Albert Einstein would have loved the colorful, fanciful, imaginative Mexican folk art exhibit presently installed on Raspberry Island. Hike…
Origin Story, Part the Third: Native Lands

For eight thousand years the Dakota navigated the waterways of our state in their dugout canoes. This network of streams and rivers was created by…
Happy as a Clam

West seventh All-Star cab driver, William “Texan” Dubois is a happy man. Ever-wise, calm, alert and ready. Knows who he is and what he is…
Keystone’s Farmers Markets Are Back This Summer

Keystone Community Services announced the return of its Free Farmers Market drive-through events this summer, offering fresh, healthy produce to all community members—no registration required.…
Raspberry Island Welcomes Colorful, Whimsical Alebrijes for the Summer

Raspberry Island welcomed 16 new inhabitants last month when Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island moved in. The new exhibit, which runs through October 26 features…
Highland District Council July 2025

Engagement Committee seeking members We’re seeking volunteers to join our Community Engagement Committee. The committee is responsible for programs, spaces, and events related to community…