Progress for Minnesota

Hello neighbors! As the summer begins to wrap up, I hope that you (like me) are looking forward to the State Fair and the autumn,…
Losing Brother Mark

August 1980. I was five years into my first real doctor job after interning one year at Minneapolis General Hospital. Family Doctor at West 7th’s…
What is the buzz this summer? Mosquitoes!

With the wet conditions this summer the mosquitoes have now come out in full force! While the little pests can transmit troublesome viral illnesses, the…
The Wisdom of “The Alchemist”

I was excited to read this book following many good recommendations about it. And I was not disappointed. As I read this book, I was…
West 7th/Fort Road Federation August 2024

Join our board! We are currently recruiting candidates for two of our board seats: one in Area 1 (homeowner or renter), and the other in…
Highland District Council August 2024

Music at the Bridge on August 8 Live music, family-friendly activities and food trucks near the water feature in Highland Bridge. Music by Teddy Holidays…
Keystone Community Services August 2024

Support Youth this School Year! Youth will be heading back to school soon, which means that back-to-school shopping is near! For some families, shopping for…
Celebrate the final days of summer at your library

Fall will be here before you know it, but there is plenty of summer fun at the library this August. There is still time to…
Come ride the Amtrak Borealis train to Chicago and points between

On Tuesday, May 21, I was proud to welcome the Borealis Train to the Union Depot. Elected leaders, Amtrak staff and advocates spoke enthusiastically about…