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 8th grade graduation and Sr. Jacinta…
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 With the River, was more…
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 Hawkins, operate the Grand Oak…
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,”…
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…
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 wall adornment, fantasy children’s book…
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 17.Miss Shamrock: Sarah GartnerMr. Pat:…
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 will have seen the handsome,…
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 others, House of Thune is…