Housing, Economic Growth and More – The Year Ahead for the St. Paul HRA

I’m honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to chair the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The HRA is responsible for much of the…
GAP Creative Writers ready to share their stories

This spring, GAP Creative Writing students will publish their work in each issue of the Community Reporter between March and June. Their work will range…
Great Playgrounds and Great Communities

“What makes a great playground?” is not unlike the question, “what makes a great community?” Among the joys of being a grandparent is spending time…
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the great work you are doing

I am writing to this fine community newspaper of ours to thank you for the great work you are doing to inform our corner of…
Evidence for Giant Prehistoric Flood discovered in St. Paul

Highland Creek is among the more obscure streams in St. Paul, largely because it has been diverted underground by city engineers. But this stream has…
New movie filmed on West 7th

The Pioneer Press reported on January 22 that a new movie was being filmed at locations in Minnesota, including along West 7th. Crews were seen…
St. Paul Ice rink updates

To no one’s surprise, the City of St. Paul Department of Parks and Recreation has decided to end skating season early this year.
Minnesota Yacht Club festival announces acts, ticket sales

The Minnesota Yacht Club festival, a two day music festival taking place at Harriet Island Regional Park, announced the acts slated to play at the…
U.S. Department of Labor initiative to improve opportunities for St. Paul young people

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the second cohort of its Youth Systems Building Academy, an innovative effort to increase and enhance employment opportunities for…