August 1, 2023 Community Reporter 1 min read Community Traditions

How did your start at St. Francis affect your life in school, neighborhood and family?

I absolutely remember my very first day of first grade and Sr. Corrine Marie Dahlheimer greeting me. I also remember my

July 4, 2023 Damian Goebel 0 min read Community Traditions

Northern Spark art festival says goodbye

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Northern Spark festival hosted its final event after 12 years. Their final program. A Night

July 4, 2023 Damian Goebel 2 min read Community Traditions

Grand Oak Opry kicks off 2023 season

“The thing that weirds people out is you’re walking into our backyard,” Said Sean Kershaw, who along with his husband Tim

June 1, 2023 Damian Goebel 3 min read Community Traditions

Foliage and fermentation at Wandering Leaf Brewing

First entering Wandering Leaf Brewing Company, 2463 West 7th St., you might think you mistakenly walked into a greenhouse rather than a brewhouse.

“I love plants,” said Matt Holton, co-owner of the brewery. “We have 300 square feet of planters, not including the living wall.”

Holton, who has a horticulture degree from the University of Minnesota and worked in the wine industry for several years, said he wanted to “bring in the horticulture vibe” to the space.

May 11, 2023 Casey Ek 2 min read Community Traditions

New West 7th piercing shop aims to change perceptions

When many people picture the quintessential piercing studio, they might conjure images of rough bikers set to heavy metal music, but Hail Mary Piercing, 678 West 7th St., is aiming to change perceptions while changing customers’ experience.

May 11, 2023 Casey Ek 0 min read Community Traditions, St. Paul Art Crawl

Schmidt Art Crawl welcomes local art buffs

From April 21-23, the Schmidt Art Crawl welcomed wave after wave of local art hounds on the hunt for their next

April 2, 2023 Casey Ek 1 min read Community Traditions

St. Paul braves historic chill to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day parade

Thirty-year low temperatures to date did little to deter festive fanatics from enjoying the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March

March 20, 2023 Paul Bard 3 min read Community Traditions

A look inside the C.S.P.S. Hall

By Paul BardHave you ever been inside the CSPS Hall? Anyone who’s driven past the intersection of West 7th and Western

February 7, 2023 Casey Ek 0 min read Community Traditions

West 7th’s House of Thune channel inner growth to take world snow sculpting title

Sculpting Championship in Stillwater in late January. Taking on teams from around the globe, including teams representing Canada, Turkey, Finland and