Tag: Columns

  • Exciting times for Saint Paul Public Library

    Exciting times for Saint Paul Public Library

    By Terry Giinther, Library Manager It’s an exciting time for Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL). We are kicking off the next phase of community engagement to co-create a…

  • Fort Road Federation to elect to President at upcoming Annual Meeting

    The Fort Road Federation Board will elect a new president, first vice president, second vice president and treasurer at its annual meeting April 26. These are…

  • Forging ahead in 2022

    Forging ahead in 2022

    At the turn of the year, it makes sense to review the work we are doing at Ramsey County and think about whether we are…

  • Taking the hard route

    Taking the hard route

    The outfitter who rented us our canoes was clear about which Boundary Water Canoe Area route we should take. He pointed to one route and said…

  • Don’t get left out in the cold

    Don’t get left out in the cold

    By Brandi Portero, MDAfter the excitement of winter holidays and settling into a new year, we may find ourselves longing for springtime. With thoughts of…

  • Bea’s picture book recommendations

    Bea’s picture book recommendations

    Hello, readers! I have decided to recommend some picture books to you because I know some younger readers might like to see some books for their…

  • Read Brave with Saint Paul Public Library Feb 1 through March 31

    Read Brave with Saint Paul Public Library Feb 1 through March 31

    By Terry Giinther, Library Manager Read Brave is Saint Paul Public Library’s annual citywide, intergenerational reading initiative that centers the power of books to ignite empathy and…

  • Neighbors

    Neighbors

    By Tim Rumsey, MDToday, Jan. 21, 8:05 a.m., the cold is painful. Tips of fingers freeze. The musculoskeletal system balks. The mind ices up.That’s why…

  • Kicking off a new tradition in 2022

    Council PerspectivesKicking off a new tradition in 2022To ring in the new year, we’re kicking off a new tradition—an annual meeting for all our Ward…