Theater Review: Red Herring Is a Cold, Clever Jolt of Minnesota Noir

Opening the inaugural Park Square LAB in downtown St. Paul, “Red Herring” serves as the gripping first chapter in a psychological crime series that follows…
Community Voices: Performing arts going strong downtown

Mark Twain’s oft-quoted comment that reports of his death had been “greatly exaggerated” can also be applied to the much-maligned downtown of our own capitol…
Origin Story Part The Twelfth: Robert Sweeny Sketches Early St. Paul

Robert Ormsby Sweeny (1830-1902) arrived in St. Paul in 1852 as near the first documented Quaker to the territory. His mother Rachel Ormsby (1797-1841) was…
Advocacy for Healthcare

On March 4th, nearly 100 Minnesota family physicians gathered at the state capitol to meet with legislators to discuss urgent issues impacting healthcare across our…
So Much to Do This Spring at the Library

Your library card is more than an all-access pass to books and media—it can unlock an adventure through the outdoors or an evening of art…
West 7th / Fort Road Federation May 2026

Volunteer Opportunities Saturday, May 9 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. – 265 Oneida Street. Join us at the West 7th Community Garden for a spring cleanup…
Highland District Council May 2026

Compost Giveaway on May 2 Give your garden a boost. Pick up free compost made from food scraps at the Environmental Center on Saturday, May…
Setting the Stage for Bold Action at Ramsey County

District Perspectives, Ramsey County Commissioner, District 5 A new analysis of Ramsey County’s fiscal health — recently presented to the County Board — sends a…
Origin Story Part The Eleventh: Water Water Everywhere And A Dangerous Drop To Drink

The land of skyblue waters, Minnesota, did not provide clean drinking water for its growing population. In the West End, the glacial landscape created a…