MnDOT awards 108K grant for Minnesota bicycle program
Since 1960, the rate of youth bicycling and walking to school has decreased from 48% to 17%. This is a trend that Safe Routes to School programming and funding opportunities hopes to reverse -...
Reading between the lines: The 2018 St. Paul Library Budget Proposal
I don't remember exactly how old I was, but I remember going to the library in my hometown to get a book on Computer hacking. As I brought my book up to the counter,...
Will Lime scooters and bikes turn St. Paul green?
While in St. Paul the other day, I noticed a few green scooters and bikes parked what seemed like randomly along city streets and boulevards. I heard rumors from friends and coworkers about these...
After 13 years, Dorothy’s stolen ruby red slippers have finally found their way home
13 years ago, a call was placed to the FBI to investigate a peculiar crime: Someone, quite inexplicably, had stolen the ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in the classic film The Wizard...
Sign of the times: 21 new words added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in 2018
If you’re still confused on how to properly use words like “dank” and “lit” casually in conversation, well... I can’t help you because every time I make an attempt, my younger 20-something coworkers tease...
The downtown St. Paul “Church District” redefining the area
After news broke of megachurch River Valley moving into the McNally Smith College of Music space on Exchange Street, we noticed something we hadn't before: This northern section of downtown St. Paul has become...
Watch: Sneak peak at the MNHS Somalis + Minnesota exhibit
The majestic Minnesota History Center overlooking downtown St. Paul has dedicated its expansive 3rd Floor Gallery to its latest exhibit, titled Somalis + Minnesota.
The exhibit puts a spotlight on Somali history and tradition, and...
A farewell to Kelly’s means the end of an era
We were recently watching the 2005 film adaptation of Bukowski's famous Factotum, starring Matt Dillon, Marisa Tomei, and Lili Taylor. Much of the film was shot right here in St. Paul, specifically in the downtown...
Brewing excellence: 12 Minnesota breweries win medals at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival
Minnesota took home the gold (and silver, and bronze) at this year’s 37th annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF), held each year in Denver. This is basicall the Olympics for American brewers, and the...
Ticketmaster sued for “Why not both?” attitude toward legal/scalped tickets
The downtown arena glows. Lights flashing into the sky. Nearby bars and restaurants are packed and noisy with laughter and voices. The streets are swarming with people wearing band t-shirts or sports jerseys. Most...
