Category: Public Interest

  • Successful 2023 session for the Minnesota Senate

    Successful 2023 session for the Minnesota Senate

    District PerspectiveSuccessful 2023 session for the Minnesota Senate Sen. Sandy Pappascolumnist As we enjoy the festivals, music and outdoor activities that make Minnesota summers so wonderful,…

  • Staying safe in the sun

    Staying safe in the sun

    West End Healthline Staying safe in the sun By Laura Hurley, MD Like bears coming out from hibernation, St. Paul has come alive as we welcome warmer…

  • Building an Antiracist Community Breathing the Same Air

    Building an Antiracist Community Breathing the Same Air

    Staying inside on a beautiful summer day because the air is unsafe to breathe is no small thing for those of us in the North Country…

  • Letter to the Editor

    Letter to the Editor

    Tim Johnson, Rebecca Noecker, Fort Road Federation and Tim Rumsey, M.D. – one of these is not like the others. That one is Tim Rumsey’s notes on…

  • Federation Update

    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…

  • Demanding sensible action against gun violence

    Demanding sensible action against gun violence

    According to the Minnesota Violent Death Rating System, on average, firearms are used in 45% of suicide deaths, 65% of homicide deaths, and 54% of interpersonal…

  • FEDERATION UPDATE 

    FEDERATION UPDATE 

    fortroadfederation.org  New Federation T-Shirt Design The Federation is partnering with Weird Ink Society to sell West 7th Neighborhood merch. Show your West 7th spirit and buy your…

  • Secure Choice as a retirement option

    Secure Choice as a retirement option

    District Perspectives Navigating financial decisions can be confusing and stressful, especially when it comes to long-term saving. Setting a budget for the week, month or…

  • Preventing falls and staying healthy 

    Preventing falls and staying healthy 

    West End Healthline By Anna Dovre, MDIf you’ve ever lived through a Minnesota winter, you’re certainly no stranger to the “penguin walk,” that goofy way…