Tag: Columns

  • Answering the Pandemic

    Answering the Pandemic

    by Rafael Ortega Every day at Ramsey County, we are reminded that we are facing the largest health and economic crisis in 100 years and…

  • WHOLE WIDE WORLD West 7th Public Library

    WHOLE WIDE WORLD West 7th Public Library

    by cate sering, library manager As we transition out of summer, we know that the needs of our community are more important than ever.  Whether you…

  • Bea’s Books: Esperanza Rising

    Bea’s Books: Esperanza Rising

    Esperanza Rising  by Pam Muñoz Ryan This book tells the story of a girl named Esperanza who lives on her family’s ranch: El Rancho de…

  • Take a safe and pleasant walk, learn history with West End Garden Tour

    Take a safe and pleasant walk, learn history with West End Garden Tour

    13th Annual West End Neighbors Garden Tour (WENGT) beautifully feature West End as historic origin of the Township/City of Saint Paul and Territory/State of Minnesota…

  • Racism and A Time for Anger

    Racism and A Time for Anger

    Building a Non-racist Community by Tim JohnsonRetired pastor of Cherokee Park United ChurchEditor’s note: This is the sixth article in Johnson’s series on racism. Comments and…

  • The Arts Live On

    The Arts Live On

    The coronavirus initially hit like something out of a disaster movie. But unfortunately, it has been a crisis that’s all too real. Along the way, films…

  • From the Capitol

    From the Capitol

    Sen. Sandy Pappas, DISTRICT 65 Just days after the legislature adjourned the first session this year, its unfinished business became painfully evident.    On Memorial…

  • The Best We Can Do

    The Best We Can Do

    I appreciate the chance to share my impressions of how life has changed during COVID-19. Of course, it’s a different world, both professionally and personally,…

  • Whole Wide World

    Whole Wide World

    SPPL’s Contactless Pickup Service Connecting Our doors may be temporarily closed, but we’re still offering resources to keep you connected. Staff members are still taking calls…