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…
Tales From The Vault, September 1998. “Stop And Smell The Pizza.”

I heard loud noises coming from the Clinic lab. Furniture tipping over, glass shattering. People shouting and crying. Dr. Ravi and I ran down the…
West 7th / Fort Road Federation April 2026

Annual Meeting April 13th | 6-8 p.m. Connect with neighbors, chat with local organizations and city departments, and learn about projects happening across the West…
Highland District Council April 2026

Annual Meeting and Elections Join us on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Summit Brewing for HDC’s Annual Meeting. This event is an opportunity…
The Cards are Calling – Learn Tarot for Free at St. Paul Public Library

Have you ever been curious about tarot—the symbols, the books, the traditions behind them? This April, indulge in two evenings of Tarot exploration at West…
Origin Stories Part The Tenth: Origins Of The Church Of St. Paul

In 1680 Franciscan Louis Hennepin, a Catholic missionary, began exploring Minnesota along with French and métis fur traders. In 1727 two Jesuits, Michael Guignas and…
Film Review: “Zootopia 2” is Compassionate, Rebellious

The first “Zootopia” film was a fun, colorful and surprisingly thoughtful animal-driven tale of diversity and acceptance. Its sequel, “Zootopia 2”, cruises in nine years…