Riverview planning rolls to next phase
The Riverview Corridor Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) approved exploring three prospective plans for enhanced transit connections along West 7th on
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New Metaphysical Apothecary, Potions and Pebbles, opens on West 7th
“I’ve always wanted a witch store since I was, like, 15,” said Angelique Hanschen. “I tried to convince my mom
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches back to Downtown
Hundreds of revelers came out for the “Greatest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the nation” on March 16. Despite the
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GAP creative writers share mini memoirs
This month, GAP Creative Writing students were challenged to write a memoir in under 250 words, having to pack lots of detail and feelings into limited space. Here are five of their stories.
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Lack of snow creates opportunities, challenges for the business of snow removal
First, some good news. St. Paul hasn’t had a snow emergency yet in the 2023-24 snow season. In fact, the region has seen just over 14 inches of snow this season, well below the average snowfall of 51.2 inches. Prior to this year, the latest St. Paul had seen a snow emergency was in the winter of 2018-19, when a snow emergency wasn’t declared until January 28, though that winter ended up having seven snow emergencies and a one-sided parking ban.
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Little Brazil offers a taste of home for owner, patrons
With a market full of Brazilian food and a cafe serving traditional dishes and coffee, Little Brazil is a little taste of home for owner Charles Spies. One he hopes he is bringing to his customers.“A great number of people come and thank me for opening the business,” he said. “It helps them so much feel like home here.”
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House of Thune takes second at national snow sculpting competition
St. Paul snow sculpting collective House of Thune had a busy February, placing second at the National Snow Sculpting Championship in Lake Geneva, Wis. and third at the Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition this year, despite the warm temperatures and lack of snow.
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“Suessical KIDS” brings together Global Arts Plus community
The Global Arts Plus (GAP) Upper after school theater program performed their own adaptation of the “Seussical KIDS” on February 1-2 for this year’s annual musical. Their production was filled to the absolute brim with colorful characters, vibrant sets and over fifteen amazingly performed musical numbers! I was astounded by what they could pull off in less than three months.
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