Minimum wage increase update

Effective July 1, 2023, the minimum wage hourly rate in St. Paul will be $15.00 for Large businesses, $13.00 for Small businesses and $11.50 for Micro…
St. Paul sidewalk poetry contest winners

On May 26, Mayor Carter announced the winners of the St. Paul Sidewalk Poetry Contest for 2023, a collaboration between the city, Public Art St. Paul…
Justus Ramsey House reconstruction request for proposals

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation, along with community partners and stakeholders, are requesting proposals for the reconstruction and interpretation of the Justus Ramsey House. Those planning to…
Northern Spark art festival says goodbye

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Northern Spark festival hosted its final event after 12 years. Their final program. A Night With the River, was more…
Grand Oak Opry kicks off 2023 season

“The thing that weirds people out is you’re walking into our backyard,” Said Sean Kershaw, who along with his husband Tim Hawkins, operate the Grand Oak…
Animal Farm strives to create a paradise of justice, equalityAnimal Farm written by George Orwell

ABBY’S ANGLEAnimal Farm strives to create a paradise of justice, equalityAnimal Farm written by George Orwell Have you ever thought that robots may rule the world?…
Top 5 reasons to make Summer Spark part of your summer break reading, learning fun all summer

By Donicia Soliz, Library ManagerGetting started is easy: Stop by any St. Paul Public Library to pick up a Summer Spark Reading Log and a free…
Notebook Recollections: This Walk

Local icon Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but kept at it for his love…
Federation Update

fortroadfederation.org West 7th Summer Social Keg & Case Lawn, July 20 6-7:30 p.m. Join neighbors for a night out at Keg & Case. Socialize, play games, and…