Tips for Safely Walking Your Dog This Summer

One thing I enjoy about the West 7th neighborhood is its walkability, especially with having two dogs. The summer season, on the less humid days,…
The Murderer Who Wrote the Dictionary

What does a murderer and the editor of the Oxford English Dictionary have in common? Well, everything, according to Simon Winchester.
Film Review: The Gamble of “Sinners” Pays Off

The word “Awesome” is thrown around a lot when it comes to films, but Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” resoundingly earns the honor. Part blockbuster with the…
West 7th / Fort Road Federation August 2025

Get involved! Fall is a great time to get involved at the Federation. Join a committee meeting, pop into one of our events, or keep…
Highland District Council August 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…
Celebrate the Last of Summer at Your Library

Savor the final stretch of summer with fun, flavor and festivity at St. Paul Public Library’s Summer Celebration! We’re celebrating the reading and learning St.…
Ramsey County Reallocates Riverview Corridor Funding Away from West 7th

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners reallocated nearly a billion dollars, almost three-quarters of which was originally earmarked for Riverview Corridor, on June 10. In…
Big Island Poké Brings Authentic Hawaiian to St. Paul

Before opening Big Island Poké, located at 74 Snelling Ave. S, owners Jenii Phu and Hailey Erickson worked in another poké shop together for a…
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…