AZ Gallery’s new owners expand access for artists of all abilities Lowertown’s Argyle Zebra (AZ) Gallery has been reframed. Artists Amy Clark and Beth Stoneberg have assumed ownership of the 2,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of the Northern Warehouse…
Street fest will markits 50th year in 2023After a three-year hiatus, Grand Old Day will return on June 4 to once again herald the beginning of summer in Saint Paul. More than two dozen Grand Avenue Business Association (GABA) members…
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…
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 city of Saint Paul’s proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its 4,000 employees has been put on hold at least until spring. That is when Ramsey County District Court Judge Robert Awsumb is scheduled to rule on a lawsuit filed…
The Wright Call By Dave WrightFor a lot of people, the recent spell of polar weather has been miserable. That includes a group you might not have expected: the Highland Park High School boys’ and girls’ cross-country ski teams. A…
New zoning regulations for faith-based institutions were approved on January 19 by the Saint Paul City Council, just days before a federal court deadline of February 1. The regulations provide clarity on how religious institutions can accommodate everything from day…
Macalester College was given the green light on January 21 to turn a single-family home at 1657 Lincoln Ave. into offices for its Sustainability Department and High Winds Fund. The Saint Paul Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit that…
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