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,…
Setting My 2025 Reading Goals

As 2024 draws to a close, I am reflecting on unrealistic expectations and my attempts to address them. For as long as I can remember…
Plastic In Land and Air

In part six of her series on plastics, Julie Borgerding July talks about the prevalence of plastics in everything we touch, from in our homes…
A 1950s Gentleman-Type Doctor Exchange

I asked real estate sale guru-friend Steve Sprafka if he had any famous clients or notable sales recently. “Eric Clapton bought two 1969 Fender twin…
Winter’s Gifts

Building Community The snow blower is ready to go. It is possible; of course, we will have another poor excuse for a winter, like last…