Tag: Columns

  • Come Celebrate Union Depot

    Come Celebrate Union Depot

    Editor’s note: Publication of this regularly scheduled column does not equate an endorsement for Rafael Ortega in the Nov. 8 election. When we refurbished and reopened Union…

  • The limitations of our vision

    The limitations of our vision

    Like most young people, my young friend wanted to drive. In her case, however, driving meant being particularly mindful of a visual impairment she has had…

  • A Lesson from the Past: Why the Flu Vaccine Matters

    A Lesson from the Past: Why the Flu Vaccine Matters

    By Brooke Gensler, MDDid you know that in 1918, in the midst of World War I, an influenza epidemic swept the globe? This “Spanish Flu”…

  • “Elatsoe” is beautifully crafted

    “Elatsoe” is beautifully crafted

    Fun fact about me: I really like suspense and mystery books. But sometimes, they can be a little much, and I reluctantly have to step away.…

  • Notebook Recollections: Walk This Way

    Notebook Recollections: Walk This Way

    Local icon Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but kept at it for…

  • Saint Paul Public Library engages with music, theater, dance

    Saint Paul Public Library engages with music, theater, dance

    By Terry GiintherLibrary Manager Kaleidoscope, a performing arts series for children under age 5, is back. With Kaleidoscope, children explore performing and visual arts that spark joy…

  • The power of truth telling

    The power of truth telling

    Building an Antiracist Community The power of truth telling It was a lie, based on a theft. Neither the theft nor the lie to cover up…

  • Be Prepared with an Advance Directive

    Be Prepared with an Advance Directive

    West End HealthlineBy Anna Dovre, MDAs the season shifts ever on toward autumn, I’ve been noticing the ways that we’re all making preparations. The squirrels…

  • Nature Anatomy is colorful, whimsical

    Nature Anatomy is colorful, whimsical

    ABBY’S ANGLENature Anatomy is colorful, whimsical By Abby HortonSee the world in a whole new way! Julia Rothman celebrates the joys and wonders of the…