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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Business
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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Choo Choo Bob’s coming to Union Depot
Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store announced on its Facebook page on March 10 that it is headed back to St.
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St. Paul Downtown Alliance releases downtown investment strategy
The St. Paul Downtown Alliance released a report calling several strategies to increase investment and economic development opportunities in downtown
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Carol Carey Retires from Historic St. Paul
After leading Historic St. Paul (HSP) for over two decades, Carol Carey, the organization’s Executive Director, recently retired from her
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Schmidt on West 7th hosts St. Paul Spring Art Crawl
What do Rembrandt, Georgia O’Keefe, Banksy and Andy Warhol have in common? They all started as local artists. Meet a
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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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