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The Highland District Council voted 10-6 on July 11 to support arterial bus rapid transit as the preferred alternative over modern streetcar options for the Riverview Corridor. The vote follows reviews in June and July by the HDC Transportation Comm…
The Highland District Council voted 10-6 on July 11 to support arterial bus rapid transit as the preferred alternative over modern streetcar options for the Riverview Corridor. The vote follows
There’s never a dull moment in Saint Paul’s ever-evolving restaurant scene. From Merriam Park to Lowertown and from Highland Park to Summit Hill, five new establishments are opening, offering everything from fine dining to updated bar food to tempti…
There’s never a dull moment in Saint Paul’s ever-evolving restaurant scene. From Merriam Park to Lowertown and from Highland Park to Summit Hill, five new establishments are opening, offering everything
Fifteen Latino artists address the concept of blood as the most essential component of life in “Hilo de la Sangre,” an exhibit on view through December 1 in the Nancy and John Lindahl Gallery at the Minnesota Museum of American Art, 350 N. Robert St. A free reception for the artists will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 1. A panel discussion with exhibiting artists will be held from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, October 13. Visit mmaa.org.
Storefront and small business projects dominate the requests for 2024 Saint Paul Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) funding. With 114 projects competing for grants, the Neighborhood STAR Board is having a busy summer.
Storefront and small business projects dominate the requests for 2024 Saint Paul Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) funding. With 114 projects competing for grants, the Neighborhood STAR Board is having
Ramsey County Board members approved a 3 percent pay increase on June 25 that will take effect starting next year. The increase will bring commissioner salaries to $104,077, with the board chair receiving a 5 percent increase to $109,338.
Ramsey County Board members approved a 3 percent pay increase on June 25 that will take effect starting next year. The increase will bring commissioner salaries to $104,077, with the
Mill and overlay work on Concordia-Rondo avenues will proceed later this year, the Saint Paul City Council decided on July 17. The vote ended several weeks of neighborhood debate over the project, which will extend from Snelling Avenue to Marion St…
Mill and overlay work on Concordia-Rondo avenues will proceed later this year, the Saint Paul City Council decided on July 17. The vote ended several weeks of neighborhood debate over
Residential and commercial projects are moving ahead at Highland Bridge, but not in the way anticipated. Updated plans for developing stalled areas along Ford Parkway and in the southwest part of the 135-acre site were presented on July 16 to the Hi…
Residential and commercial projects are moving ahead at Highland Bridge, but not in the way anticipated. Updated plans for developing stalled areas along Ford Parkway and in the southwest part
Filing for three open seats on the Mendota Heights City Council will begin on Tuesday, July 30, and continue through 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 13. The positions include a two-year term for mayor currently held by Stephanie Levine and two four-year terms for council member currently held by Jay Miller and Joel Paper.
Candidates are placed on a ballot in Minnesota after they file for office. They must complete an affidavit of candidacy and pay a filing fee. For details, visit sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/become-a-candidate.
For more information, contact Mendota Heights city clerk Nancy Bauer at 651-255-1149 or [email protected].
A study of the environmental impacts of the proposed Summit Avenue bike trail is not needed at this time, according to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. In an eight-page opinion on July 8, the court did not rule out the need for an environmental study…
A study of the environmental impacts of the proposed Summit Avenue bike trail is not needed at this time, according to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. In an eight-page opinion
Residents of Lexington Landing will have an easier time crossing the rerouted section of Lexington Parkway that divides their senior housing complex if a proposed $5 million skyway can be built. The Highland District Council (HDC) Community Developm…
Keystone Community Services will hold its second annual Keys Fest on Monday, July 29, at the West Seventh Community Center, 265 Oneida St. Music will be provided at by the Bazillions at 4 p.m. (for the kids), the Everett Smithson Band at 5 p.m. and Jeff Ray & the Stakes at 6 p.m. There will be activities and food trucks, including from Sawatdee (Thai cuisine) and Pretty Great Cheesecake. Visit keystoneservices.org/events/keys-fest-2024-join-us-for-a-night-of-fun-and-community.
Keys Fest is back! Join us for our second annual Keys Fest 2024 event. Dust off your lawn chair and come out and enjoy this casual, fun, free night. Gather with friends and neighbors for an evening of…
Major amendments to Saint Paul’s East Grand Avenue Overlay District were brought forward by Ward 2 City Council member Rebecca Noecker on July 17. The amendments received the support of the rest of the council, so final approval on August 7 is like…
The Union Park District Council (UPDC) wants more advanced public notice and additional sound level monitoring during future music festivals outside Allianz Field.
Songs of Hope, a vocal and instrumental ensemble of children and adults from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and the Middle East, will present its main Twin Cities concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Celtic Junction, 836 N. Prior Ave. Tickets for the multicultural showcase are $12. Visit soundsofhope.org.
The problems and potential solutions to the pollution of rivers within the Upper Mississippi watershed are explored in a pop art exhibit presented by the local League of Women Voters from July 27 through August 4 at Landmark Center. The exhibit explores the level of pollution in the Mississippi River and what people can do to improve it. Artist Christine Curry will speak at the opening reception from 1-3 p.m. Sunday July 28. Seating is limited. For information and reservations, call 651-292-3063 or visit landmarkcenter.org/event/pure-iowa-water-a-pop-art-exhibition-by-christine-curry.
Music in the Backwoods, an enchanted evening of live music under the towering trees behind Edgcumbe Presbyterian Church, will be presented from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at 2149 Edgcumbe Road. Bring a blanket and picnic supper if you like and enjoy the artistry of singer-songwriter Halle Hanson, singer Jon Reine of the indie band Greycoats, and folk-pop artist Roz Prickel. Admission is $5-$15. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Jessa Roquet Music Foundation.
Questions regarding the adequacy of environmental impact studies for the University of Saint Thomas’ planned hockey and basketball arena are headed to the Minnesota Supreme Court. UST officials announced on July 16 that they intend to appeal a July …
Questions regarding the adequacy of environmental impact studies for the University of Saint Thomas’ planned hockey and basketball arena are headed to the Minnesota Supreme Court. UST officials announced on
When Dan and Betty Butler founded Circus Juventas with a name that references the Roman goddess of youth, they likely did not envision just how many young people they would serve over the years much less a 30th anniversary summer show under the arti…
When Dan and Betty Butler founded Circus Juventas with a name that references the Roman goddess of youth, they likely did not envision just how many young people they would
The second Minnesota Super Cup final will be held by Minnesota Soccer Group at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Macalester College Stadium, 179 S. Snelling Ave. The World Cup-style match will be between the Saint Croix Legends and Minneapolis City SC. The tournament brings together the best pre-professional soccer leagues across Minnesota. Tickets are $12 and available at mnsupercup.com.
An expansion of Saint Paul’s downtown improvement district to include the entire downtown area was expected to be approved by the City Council on July 24, after this issue of MyVillager went to press.
An expansion of Saint Paul’s downtown improvement district to include the entire downtown area was expected to be approved by the City Council on July 24, after this issue of
Free Narcan training will be offered by the Hamline Midway Coalition, Union Park District Council and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the Midway, in collaboration with Clinic 555 and Ramsey County, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at 1600 University Ave. A free dinner will be provided. Register at bit.ly/julynarcantraining. For information, call 651-494-7683 or email [email protected].
The Hamline Midway Coalition, Union Park, and Bethlehem in the Midway are collaborating with Clinic 555 and Ramsey County to offer a free naloxone training for the community. Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose and save a life! When: Thursday, July 25th from 6-8pm Where: 1600 University Ave W...
Join police officers and neighbors for a family-friendly Safe Summer Nights event from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Highland Park Community Center. There will be free food, bike giveaways, first responder vehicles, police specialty units and community partners.
The history of Saint Paul’s West End neighborhood will be explored by historian and author Gary Brueggemann in a free PowerPoint presentation from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church, 530 S. Victoria St. Admission is free and open to all.
When Title IX came into being in 1972, no one knew exactly how it would affect women’s athletics. One of the first sports to blossom quickly was basketball. Minnesota high schools started to play girls’ hoops in 1974 and two years later there were al
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The Saint Paul Mudhens may not be a household name in the area, but the men’s Class A amateur baseball team has been spreading its wings this summer in just its second season in the Saint Paul League.
The Saint Paul Mudhens may not be a household name in the area, but the men’s Class A amateur baseball team has been spreading its wings this summer in just
Work crews are busily restoring the historic Forepaugh’s mansion in Irvine Park to the beloved restaurant it was for close to 50 years. Although no date for its reopening has been set, the principals in the business are expecting a late summer debut…
Work crews are busily restoring the historic Forepaugh’s mansion in Irvine Park to the beloved restaurant it was for close to 50 years. Although no date for its reopening has
The Saint Paul School Board on June 18 voted 6-1 to approve a $1.037 billion budget for the coming school year. That is $23 million less than the school district’s total budget for 2023-24, but it comes with a $114.6 million reduction in spending fr…
The Saint Paul School Board on June 18 voted 6-1 to approve a $1.037 billion budget for the coming school year. That is $23 million less than the school district’s
Join the Highland District Council for “The Amazing Cow Boat” puppet show from Open Eye Theatre at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, on the fields outside the Highland Park Community Center. The show will move inside if it rains.
A mill and overlay project in the Cretin-Bayard avenues area of Highland Park was approved by the Saint Paul City Council on June 26. However, a project on Concordia-Rondo avenues between Snelling Avenue and Marion Street will return to the council …
A mill and overlay project in the Cretin-Bayard avenues area of Highland Park was approved by the Saint Paul City Council on June 26. However, a project on Concordia-Rondo avenues
Enjoy outdoor games, free pizza and a movie presented by the Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation on Thursday, July 18, at the Sibley Manor Apartments, 1300 W. Maynard Drive. The pizza will arrive around 6 p.m. and a showing of the animated movie "Elemental" will start at dusk.
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