Irish Fair Celebrates 40th Year

The 40th annual Irish Fair of Minnesota, a three-day outdoor celebration of Irish heritage and culture, will be held Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019…
Federation Update

Board UpdateAt the Federation’s July 8 meeting, the Board heard an update from Bill Smith of Biko Associates on the parking study of Area 1 (from…
Whole Wide World

by Leslie pring, library manager Summer Spark, the library’s summer learning program, runs through August 31. Along with reading and activity challenges and special family programs, children…
The Last Part of the Journey

by Anna Fuglestad, MD, United Family MedicineI held his hand with tears slowly and continuously flowing down my cheeks. “Why now? Please not yet…” I pleaded.…
Reaching the People through Economic Development

by John Hottinger Dr. Bruce Corrie, the City of St. Paul’s Planning and Economic Development Director, brings a rich and varied background which fits with Mayor…
United Family Medicine Annual Free Community Block Party August 8

Community Block PartyThursday, August 8, 5-8pmThe Language Banc presents United Family Medicine’s West 7th Street Community Block Party, also sponsored by our friends at Jazz88. Listen…
Improving Community Health

by Jerry Rothstein One of the seemingly perpetual questions in a community like ours is whether there’s communication, connection and collaboration among individuals and groups concerned about…
To Peel or Not to Peel

FOOD MATTERS Take carrots, for instance. But you might also wonder about beets, potatoes, squash. I get asked this question from time to time, from…
Pig’s Eye Island

BIRDS IN PARTICULAR In 1838, Pierre ‘Pigs Eye’ Parrant, an illustrious squatter, built a tavern at the head of Fountain Cave, which became known as…