The God Of The Woods Is An Ambitious Tale Despite Its Deficiencies

I often find myself enthralled with books before I finish them. Once I do, and they’ve marinated in my head for a while, my full…
“Superman” a Rousing Portrayal of Humanity (and Super Fun!)

Writer/director James Gunn has a pretty stellar track record when it comes to the realm of spunky, comical, and heartfelt superhero films. In this latest…
Celebrate Libraries with the Great North Star Read Together at St. Paul Public Library!

Join us for the first-ever Great North Star Read Together—a statewide Read-In and celebration of Minnesota libraries! Bring your current read—whether it’s a book, ebook,…
Origin Story, Part the Fourth: Les Français arrivent avec les Ojibwés

In the 1500s eight thousand years of Dakota way of life and territorial integrity in Minnesota was challenged by European colonial powers. Following Christopher Columbus’…
Why We Supported the Ramsey County Transportation Plan

District Perspectives Ramsey County Commissioner, District 5 On June 10, the Ramsey County Board voted unanimously to support improving transit and transportation in Ramsey County…
Fueling Young Minds: Why High-Protein School Lunches Matter

By Natasha Vo, MD As the summer is starting to come to an end and school is about to begin, preparing school lunches is about…
The Big Yellow Dumpster

I just returned from outside Carl “Mr. Positive’s” St. Clair home. He is six months gone from the West 7th speck on the old earth…
Tips for Safely Walking Your Dog This Summer

One thing I enjoy about the West 7th neighborhood is its walkability, especially with having two dogs. The summer season, on the less humid days,…
The Murderer Who Wrote the Dictionary

What does a murderer and the editor of the Oxford English Dictionary have in common? Well, everything, according to Simon Winchester.