General Maintenance – not just for your vehicle!

You might take your car to a mechanic regularly to change the oil and make sure everything is running smoothly. What if you thought about…
The Blessing and Curse of Writer’s Block

The partially blank page and the barely read book send chills down my spine. They can be terrifying, and, in a sense, I am writing…
What I’m Excited About in 2025

Council Perspectives, St. Paul City Council Ward 2 I love the freshness of a new year. It gives you a chance to take stock, recommit…
Make Snow Where You Can

Building Community The winter landscape for the beginning of 2025, much like the winter landscape for virtually all of 2024, is bleak and barren. At…
More on Plastic Garbage and Recycling

In part seven of her series on plastics, Julie Borgerding July explains how we can reduce our plastic waste and some alternatives we can explore.…
The Last Time I Saw Mr. Positive

The last time I saw Carl Bentson, he was laying on his back on his front steps. Eyes closed, glassy, kitty–wampus. His head on the…
West 7th/Fort Road Federation February 2025

Winter Walk & Talk, Feb 22: Kick off with a community walk (just under 1 mile), then gather over coffee and a FREE breakfast at…
Highland District Council February 2025

Calling all home improvement businesses The Home Improvement Workshop Day returns on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cretin-Derham Hall.…
Celebrate Black History Month: African Americans and Labor with St. Paul Public Library

This February, St. Paul Public Library invites the community to honor Black History Month with a signature event, “Doc-N-Dine & Discuss Family Affair,” on Thursday,…