City of St. Paul to Appoint Fire Chief Butch Inks to Second Six-Year Term
Mayor Melvin Carter announced the reappointment of Barton “Butch” Inks as St. Paul Fire Chief, who recently celebrated his 40th
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Neighborhood News
DNR adds eight counties to deer feeding and attractant ban
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added eight counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the
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Hidden Herald Tells the Secret Stories of St. Paul
Beginning in early July, Wonderlust Productions started their second season of Hidden Herald, a series of immersive audio plays that
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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 ball.
His house is empty. There is a huge boxcar-size dumpster alongside his curb. Bright, canary yellow. Industrial. 10 feet deep, clean, shiney. You would need sunglasses to hold any gaze upon it.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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