Category: Public Interest

  • Not In Our Neighborhood

    Not In Our Neighborhood

    Landmark Center presents a play that explores a little-known instance of racist violence, in St. Paul’s Groveland Park neighborhood. African American attorney William Francis — later the…

  • Upper Mississippi Academy Finds its Permanent Home

    The new home of Upper Mississippi Academy is at 19 E. Exchange St. in downtown St. Paul, formerly occupied by McNally Smith School of Music. UMA…

  • Keystone/West 7th Community Center Pen Pal Program

    Keystone/West 7th Community Center Pen Pal Program

    Keystone Senior Services keeps older adults thriving and active through fitness classes, wellness events and social activities.

  • Federation Update

    Federation Update

    At the Federation’s Dec. 10 meeting, the Board approved supporting a request for a variance at 178 Goodrich for a new garage. The Board heard…

  • Council Perspectives: It’s been a busy year

    Council Perspectives: It’s been a busy year

    It’s been a busy year indeed. We’ve worked hard to make neighborhoods safer by reducing speed limits on Cesar Chavez and Wabasha and installing pedestrian…

  • Community Conversation on Transit

    by Kent Petterson, Becky Yust Transit improvements are important for our community. The Boards of the Fort Road Federation and the West 7th Business Association…

  • Take part in Christmas bird count

    Take part in Christmas bird count

    The beautiful rustic redwood shingles are finally laid to rest on my roof. The giant blue tarps are gone, as well as the constant pounding.…

  • Homeless Services: What is Available?

    Homeless Services: What is Available?

    Our homeless neighbors are particularly vulnerable this time of year. What can you do if you see a neighbor panhandling on the street, or cold and…

  • Brake Bread’s Share the Loaf

    Brake Bread’s Share the Loaf

    Share The Loaf is a way for Brake Bread to be a community conduit for neighbors to give and receive bread freely and joyfully with…