Highland Park actor Sun Mee Chomet will be making up for lost time this month at the Guthrie and Southern theaters in Minneapolis. At the Guthrie, Chomet will appear as Miss Bates in the world premiere of Emma, playwright Kate…
Without help from the 2022 Minnesota Legislature, Ramsey County officials face the daunting task of providing shelter for homeless people with the county’s own funds—either that or see more people living in outdoor encampments.The County Board on May 24 took…
Todd Axtell’s tenure as Saint Paul police chief ends on June 1, but his legacy will live on through his efforts to build the public’s trust, diversify the police department, expand opportunities for law enforcement careers and lead through particularly…
One day last fall, Mary Jo Lawless was out for a walk. She crossed paths with Brenda Ryan. The neighbors had waved to each other in the past, but did not really know one another. This time, instead of going…
Freedom House's homeless clients may be back on street in May. Freedom House, a day shelter for people who are homeless at 296 W. Seventh St., will close its doors when its lease expires in May. Its building could become…
Braxton Haulcy likes to tell the story of how music changed his life. “I was a ‘D’ and ‘F’ student in second grade,” he said. When his mother got him started in piano lessons, his grades improved to A’s. Music,…
Expect another spring and summer in Saint Paul without large festivals and other civic events due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual Festival of Nations in May has been scratched. Organizers of Cinco de Mayo and…
Saint Paul’s state of emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic officially ended on April 5. Since March 2020, Mayor Melvin Carter’s emergency declaration gave him authority to issue a wide range of executive orders, including facemask and vaccine requirements.The orders changed…
Our place in the sun I read with interest your article about plans for a solar array atop Area C at the former Ford Plant (MyVillager, March 9). Hopefully, the array would not inhibit the necessary cleanup of the toxic…
Support student mental health For years, the Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE), parents and community members have been clamoring to increase mental health support services in our public schools. One of the side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has…
Kid's imagination is key to unlocking treasure chest of fun. The Minnesota Children’s Museum is proving that good things come in small packages. About the size of a shoebox, its Tinker Kits are being distributed free of charge to organizations…
The kindness of neighbors Hands down, it’s been a rough couple of years. All of us could use a boost of positivity. Hopefully, the following acts of kindness will strengthen your belief that there is far more good out there…
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