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St. Paul Ward 3 Council Member Saura Jost.
Saura Jost 2 min read , ,

Keeping Our Community Safe and Thriving 

It’s been a challenging year and one of contrasts. As major crimes in St. Paul plummet by double digits, our year has been punctuated by startling violence. Gravest of all the Annunciation Shooting across the river. Last month, State Senator Sandy Pappas spoke of the work happening at the state to prevent a similar tragedy from ever happening again. Our office, Mayor Carter, and all Council Members are working together and in parallel with our St. Paul Delegation to advance City Ordinance to end this type of senseless violence.

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A Deeper Dive Into Glp-1’s - glucagon-like-peptide-1 - A New Healthcare Tool For Weight Loss
West End Healthline 3 min read , ,

A Deeper Dive Into Glp-1’s – A New Healthcare Tool For Weight Loss

As we head toward the end of 2025, it’s likely that you or someone you know has gone on, or at least thought about going on, GLP-1 medications for weight loss. These drugs include popular brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Victoza. They’ve become nearly impossible to miss—advertised on social media, television and in print. Most of the ads focus on weight loss, often with fine print disclaimers about other effects. Let’s take a closer look at how these medications work, their benefits and their drawbacks.

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Tom Johnson
Tim Johnson 3 min read ,

Woke at the Playground

When asked, the grandparent I met at Thompson Park in West St. Paul said he was from the West 7th Area of St. Paul. There are, of course, play grounds in the West 7th area and nearby that are much closer. Why make the trip across the river? Perhaps his grandkids lived close to the Park. Perhaps like my wife and me, he was in search of new playground options for those days when he was blessed with the care of his grandkids. Or, perhaps he came to the Thompson Park playground because the newly created playground was “Woke.” 

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Korinne Dennis
Korinne Dennis 2 min read ,

A Friendly Reminder to Take Care of Yourself

I don’t know about you, but 2025 came in hot, and somehow, it’s already almost over. We’ve made it through the State Fair (and all the fried foods that come with it), and now our focus is shifting to fall décor, football season (Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays) and those familiar questions: Will I fly home for Thanksgiving this year? Will I buy Christmas gifts or just give out hugs again?

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