The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson (Part One)

The opening line of “Under the Sea Wind” underwhelmed me. I wasn’t sure I could make it any further, the next page or so was…
Film Review: “The Wild Robot”

Robot companions have long played a significant role in the universe of animated films, from “The Iron Giant,” to “Wall-E” to “Big Hero 6.” Blasting…
Origin Stories: An Introduction

Since the 1970s the Community Reporter has been blessed with reporters, editors and board members who have documented the history of our neighborhoods in its…
The 2025 Legislative Session

Hello neighbors! As the spring turns to summer, I hope that you are looking forward to warmer weather, longer days, and time outdoors with family…
The Necessity of Empathy

My grandson’s shoe was missing. He is just 13 months in age and has been enjoying the value of upright mobility for the past month…
Rest in Peace, Mr. Positive

I still grieve Mr. Positive, R.I.P. 12-18-25. Carl Lambert Bentson. Age 62. I’ve driven or walked by his house most every day for 30 years…
When Good Intentions Lead To Bad Outcomes: Housing Development In St. Paul.

By Steven Quam, MD An important aspect of being a family medicine doctor is considering the whole person. Our patients, people that often live in…
Film Review: “A Complete Unknown”

Were you there when Bob Dylan went electric? Director James Mangold pulls back the curtain and brings the riveting story to the screen with “A…
Influencers for a Kinder World

It is fair to say that Carl Benston, AKA, Mr. Positive, never thought of himself as an influencer, at least not by the standards of…