Tag: Columns

  • West 7th Public Library

    West 7th Public Library

    by Leslie Spring, Library Manager Saint Paul Public Library is hosting Maker Break the first week of April. Maker Break features free, hands-on activities geared towards…

  • Celebrate National Poetry Month in April

    Celebrate National Poetry Month in April

    “The Poetry of Puppetry 2” premieres on George Latimer Central Library’s historic Jemne Puppet Stage Saint Paul Public Library’s Youth Services department invites families to celebrate National Poetry Month in April with an…

  • Federation Update

    Federation Update

    At the Federation’s February meeting, the Board heard presentations by Patty Lammers on crime prevention; St. Paul School of Northern Lights; and by Kristina Mattson with Zero Waste…

  • Ramsey County creating voters

    Ramsey County creating voters

    By Commissioner Rafael Ortega, columnist Ramsey County voter participation rates traditionally trail those of the state as a whole. Several factors contribute to low voter participation, including residential…

  • Health, Vitality of our Neighborhood Businesses

    by Councilmember Rebecca Noecker [Council Member Noecker addressed the annual meeting of the West 7th Business Association in February. Her remarks are excerpted here.] I’m a firm believer…

  • Healthline: Managing Difficult Emotions: Practice Makes Perfect?

    Healthline: Managing Difficult Emotions: Practice Makes Perfect?

    by Brian Rood, PhD, MPH Consider the different skills that you have developed over the course of your life — for example, tying shoes, reading, driving a…

  • Keystone/West 7th Community Center Pen Pal Program

    Keystone/West 7th Community Center Pen Pal Program

    Keystone Senior Services keeps older adults thriving and active through fitness classes, wellness events and social activities.

  • Whole Wide World – West 7th Public Library

    Whole Wide World – West 7th Public Library

    St. Paul Public Libraries are now fine free! We no longer charge overdue fines on items that are returned late, and we have forgiven all…

  • Federation Update

    Federation Update

    At the Federation’s Dec. 10 meeting, the Board approved supporting a request for a variance at 178 Goodrich for a new garage. The Board heard…