Viengchan Oriental Market Opens In Former Cooper’s Site

The long-awaited return of a neighborhood grocery store to West 7th finally came when Viengchan Oriental Market opened its doors on December 18 at the…
New Crisis Nursery Offers Support to Families in Need

Sarah Ellefson, the Executive Director of STAR House, the only home based residential crisis nursery in Ramsey County, has been working to make her dream…
Rice Creek Commons Update

Although it’s not right here in the city, I know many of you are still interested in the former TCAAP property in Arden Hills (now…
Setting My 2025 Reading Goals

As 2024 draws to a close, I am reflecting on unrealistic expectations and my attempts to address them. For as long as I can remember…
Plastic In Land and Air

In part six of her series on plastics, Julie Borgerding July talks about the prevalence of plastics in everything we touch, from in our homes…
Safe Gun Storage Signs Installed in Downtown St. Paul Parking Ramps

St. Paul Moms Demand Action, the local chapter of a gun safety advocacy group, recently celebrated the installation of seven signs being installed at parking…
West 7th Artist Designs 2025 Winter Carnival Buttons

Heather Friedli, owner of Friedli Gallery 943 West 7th, was chosen this year’s St. Paul Winter Carnival buttons. Her designs were unveiled at a ceremony…
St. Paul City Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2025 Budget

In a flurry of activity over the course of two days on December 18 & 19, the City Council passed the 2025 budget for the…
Winter Warming Spaces Open in Ramsey County

Four Winter Warming Spaces in St. Paul are open to anyone in need of a place to warm up overnight. The spaces offer seating, blankets,…