From Grand Avenue to downtown Saint Paul to the far reaches of West Seventh Street, four new dining establishments have opened or will open in the coming weeks in the capital city. While all of the establishments are or will…
The Saint Paul Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 8:30 a.m. Friday, January 20, on proposed changes to the rules for the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA). Originally scheduled for November 18, the hearing was postponed at…
An idea worth recyclingI was very disappointed to see yet another increase in the cost for city services. Having the recycling service increase by $60-plus is just another drip in the slow drowning of Saint Paul and its residents (see…
Catholic Charities program marks its 30th anniversary.The holidays can be a difficult time for people in need. For the past three decades, Catholic Charities has conducted a Giving Tree program to provide some measure of comfort and joy to families…
The holiday drama A Servants’ Christmas has deep meaning for Ron Peluso. It was the first play Peluso directed at the History Theatre back in 1988, and it will be the last. His 27-year tenure as the theatre’s artistic director…
Make your holiday shopping a festive experience this year and purchase one-of-a-kind gifts for the the loved ones on your list while you support local artists and craftspeople. These artisans will be taking part in a host of holiday markets…
Effort is aimed at filling vacant storefronts. Saint Paul’s Downtown Alliance is one month into its Let’s Grow promotion, offering free rent for up to six months as an incentive for new tenants to fill vacant storefronts. As of last…
Saint Paul restaurant patrons have or soon will have a new steak house and three combination coffee and liquor establishments from which to choose for their refreshment. The operators of these restaurants, coffee bars and cocktail lounge are hoping to…
Razing the city’s former Public Safety Annex (with red circles) is expected to trigger enlargement of Pedro Park on 10th and Robert streets. The demolition of the city’s former Public Safety Annex could occur by the end of the year,…
Actress Michelle Myers Berg has what she considers a heavenly role. As Sister Celeste, Myers Berg conducts historical walking tours of Saint Paul clad in a habit and veil and thick-soled black Oxford shoes. This weekend she has added Jazz…
From wood-fired meats and fish to European-inspired small plates to East Coast-influenced hero sandwiches, area diners have a wealth of new choices when it comes to eating out. Emerald Lounge, Gus Gus and Momento are among the new restaurants to…
Mile-and-a-half promenade would connect downtown to riverfront. Preliminary designs for a 1.5-mile promenade along the Mississippi Riverfront in downtown Saint Paul received favorable reviews at a virtual unveiling on February 10. The so-called river balcony would extend from Upper Landing…
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