Year of Wonders is an enthralling story of death and happiness in during the Plague

This book encapsulates what it meant to be a woman during the Plague and explores themes of death, self-discovery and what it means to be…
Piano lessons – finale

Ever since the first piano – outside – the UFM clinic column in December’s “Community Reporter,” letters have been pouring in. Well, three. One congratulatory,…
Housing, Economic Growth and More – The Year Ahead for the St. Paul HRA

I’m honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to chair the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The HRA is responsible for much of the…
Great Playgrounds and Great Communities

“What makes a great playground?” is not unlike the question, “what makes a great community?” Among the joys of being a grandparent is spending time…
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the great work you are doing

I am writing to this fine community newspaper of ours to thank you for the great work you are doing to inform our corner of…
Feel Better This Year by Stopping Smoking

Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable deaths worldwide. Most people know that smoking cigarettes is not good for their health, and the…
“Maybe He Just Likes You” a thought provoking, hard read

“Maybe He Just Likes You,” a book for middle-grade readers, written by author Barbara Dee follows a 12-year-old girl named Mila, who faces harassment from…
Highland District Council March 2024

Home Improvement Workshop Day. The Home Improvement Workshop Day returns on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cretin-Derham Hall (550…
West 7th / Fort Road Federation March 2024

West 7th Resurfacing Project Community Meeting March 6, 4:30-6:30pm at Palace Community Center. Neighbors are encouraged to attend this meeting, hosted by MnDOT, and share…