The Saint Paul Police Federation and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 21 have filed separate lawsuits against the city for what they see as an overly stringent COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees. Both unions have asked the…
For a more inclusive SPPS The Saint Paul NAACP has been in discussions with the Saint Paul school district concerning Envision SPPS for the better part of this year. In advance of the School Board vote on December 1, the…
Rethinking school busing I have noticed in the last few years that whenever I see a school bus, it either has no children or only a handful of children in it. It seems the days of packed school buses in…
Inspired by the way Macalester College has embraced the safety protocols of the COVID-19 pandemic, Highland Park resident Bridget Faricy put together gift bags for the many Mac students who will remain on or near campus through the holiday season.…
Civil unrest, a global pandemic and the need for regular COVID-19 testing “were not on my radar when I was dreaming what it would be like to come here and be president at Macalester,” said Dr. Suzanne Rivera. “Like every…
Mayor wants to pay struggling St. Paul families $500 a monthBy Jane McClureThe Saint Paul City Council voted 6-1 on September 9 to lay over Mayor Melvin Carter’s pilot program to provide 150 struggling families in the city with a…
Jewish Family Service of Saint Paul has created a Friendly Remote Visitor program to combat the isolation and loneliness of the COVID-19 directive that encourages people to stay at home when possible. Trained volunteers are available to check in with…
Homeowners ready to sell can get close to 100% of initial asking priceBy Frank JossiThe coronavirus pandemic may be taking a toll on many parts of the U.S. economy, but the real estate market in the Twin Cities remains strong.…
By Casey EkThe St. Paul School Board on June 23 approved an $822 million budget for the St. Paul Public Schools for the 2020-21 school year. The budget anticipates a decrease of 1,228 in enrollment districtwide, causing the loss of…
Lunch is served on the patio of Selby Avenue’s Moscow on the Hill, though tables have been removed to allow for the recommended social distancing. Photo by Brad Stauffer Sit-down service resumes indoors and out at tables spaced six feet…
New policies and procedures are readied to prevent the spread of the coronavirusBy Frank JossiAfter two months of remote online learning this spring, all four local private colleges and universities have announced plans to bring their students back to campus…
The Wright CallBy Dave WrightWe never appreciated how far a virus’ reach could extend until now. By the time many people read this, it’s possible that some places that have been shuttered due to the pandemic will be allowed to…
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