Park Bugle

09/26/2026

The weather is cooling down. The food is warming up. 🍜

Soups, curries, noodles and stir-fries are on the menu at Lanna Thai on Como as Minnesota heads into fall.

09/24/2026

You’re invited!

The Park Bugle Board and staff invite our readers and neighbors to join us for our Annual Meeting TODAY at 5:30 pm via Zoom.

This is a great opportunity to meet the people behind the Bugle, put faces to familiar names, and be part of a conversation about our community newspaper.

During the meeting, the Board will elect officers and new directors, adopt the 2026–27 budget, and discuss operations and coverage with readers.

Join us on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/94488772498

Thank you for reading, contributing to and supporting the Park Bugle. We hope to see you there!

09/21/2026

Annual Bugle meeting this Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

The board and staff of the Park Bugle invite readers to attend its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m.
The annual meeting can be accessed via Zoom. Here is the link:
https://zoom.us/j/94488772498

At the annual meeting, the Park Bugle Board will elect officers and new directors, adopt its budget for 2026-27, and discuss with readers on any changes in operations and coverage.
This is a great opportunity for people from the community to meet us and put faces with names.
Thanks for your ongoing contributions and support to the Bugle.
----Scott Carlson, Bugle managing editor

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09/20/2026

Founded in 2019 to showcase Karen soccer talent and create opportunities for players, the St. Paul-based organization has grown into a community resource with competitive men’s and women’s teams, youth programs and a mission that reaches beyond the sport.

This pastsummer, nearly 200 young players participated in KFA youth programming. And at one men’s match at Como Park High School, approximately 600 supporters turned out for an evening of soccer, food trucks, local vendors and community.

“Soccer unites us all,” founder and executive director Kyle Johnson said. “Ultimately, it’s about showcasing underrepresented communities.”

From developing young players to creating opportunities for women and connecting people across cultures, KFA is using the world’s game to build something much bigger.

⚽ Read the full story here:
https://parkbugle.org/206434/news/karen-football-association-growth-opportunity-equity-abound/

09/18/2026

Luther Seminary said today (Friday, Sept. 18) it has finalized the sale of its historic “Upper Campus” property in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood after the board of directors unanimously approved a purchase agreement with Valerian Como LLC.
In a news release, the theological school said it will remain in its current location on Como Avenue until the end of the 2026–27 academic year under a lease agreement with the new owners.
Separately, the seminary said it is in the final stages of negotiating a multi-decade lease at a property in downtown Minneapolis. Housing for residential seminary students will be provided at nearby Augsburg University, located about 1 mile from the new campus.
Construction and renovations at the new campus site are planned for this winter and spring in advance of the seminary’s anticipated summer 2027 move.
“We hope that our alumni, friends, and neighbors will join us over the coming months to celebrate all that this campus has meant in the lives of so many,” said Luther Seminary President Robin Steinke. “And we look forward to being able to celebrate the news of our new location and our next chapter very soon.”
Story posted by Bugle managing editor Scott Carlson

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09/18/2026

A St. Anthony Park resident has been named Ramsey County’s 2026 Farm Family of the Year!

Betty Lotterman doesn’t have acres of farmland or massive farm equipment. Instead, she grows an impressive amount of food on her 100 x 125-foot residential lot on Percilla Street.

Through Betty’s Business, Lotterman grows around 40 vegetable plants along with apples, grapes, berries, melons and more—and keeps two chickens. She sells plants and seeds, hosts seasonal driveway sales, provides CSA baskets to three families and offers homemade jellies and canned goods during the holidays.

And her impact goes beyond her garden: half of her proceeds are donated to Loaves and Fishes.

The University of Minnesota Extension honored Lotterman as the Ramsey County Farm Family of the Year at Minnesota Farmfest in August, recognizing not only what she grows, but how she uses it to strengthen her community.

Read more about Betty, her garden and the award here: https://parkbugle.org/206406/news/in-ramsey-county-shes-family-farm-of-the-year/

09/17/2026

Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival starts TODAY!

From September 17–19, the Creative Enterprise Zone will come alive with art, music and community as Chroma Zone returns for its seventh year.

This year’s festival will unveil six new outdoor murals created by seven local and national artists—bringing the number of murals produced through Chroma Zone to 80!

Festival events include live street painting, music, chalk art, food trucks, a muralist panel, and bike and bus tours of this year’s new murals. Events are free and family-friendly.

Whether you’re a longtime mural fan or simply curious about the art transforming our neighborhood, it’s a great weekend to explore the Creative Enterprise Zone.

Read more about the festival, the artists and this year’s events here: https://parkbugle.org/206602/business/time-for-chroma-zone-mural-art-festival/

09/14/2026

Thirty-two more tutors are needed in St. Paul this fall to help local students strengthen their reading and math skills. 📚✏️

Through Reading Corps, Math Corps and Early Learning Corps, AmeriCorps tutors work in local schools, providing students with extra practice and individualized support in foundational skills.

Tutors can serve part- or full-time and receive a paycheck equivalent to about $18 per hour served, along with an education award of up to $3,679 for college tuition or student loans. Tutors age 55 and older can also gift the education award to an eligible child or grandchild.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, a parent returning to the workforce or a retiree looking for a meaningful way to give back, there are opportunities to make a difference in St. Paul schools this fall.

Learn more about the programs and how to become a tutor in the September Park Bugle.
https://parkbugle.org/206595/special_sections/back-to-school/help-st-paul-students-succeed-by-tutoring/ #

09/13/2026

As students head back to class, Como Park Senior High School Principal Diana Brown is beginning her fourth year leading the school.

Brown, who previously spent two years as a Como assistant principal after a decade in SPPS classrooms, says one of the things she values most about Como is the community surrounding it.

“It is a truly special place because of that,” Brown said.

In a recent interview with the Bugle, Brown talked about Como’s growing programs, enrollment, the challenges of school leadership and what keeps her grounded in the work.

At the center of it all, she says, are Como’s students.

“They are never the challenge — they are the heart of the school. Their energy, fresh perspectives, and resilience constantly inspire me.”

Read the full interview with Principal Brown in the September Bugle.
https://parkbugle.org/206590/school/principal-looking-to-year-ahead-at-como-high-school/

09/12/2026

Today’s ni****ne products don’t always look like ci******es. Vapes and ni****ne pouches can come in discreet packaging, candy- and fruit-like flavors, and designs that may be easy for parents and other adults to overlook.

In a guest commentary for the Bugle, Emily Anderson, policy director of the Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota, and Chris Smith, a community policy advocate, look at how ni****ne products have changed—and what that means for young people heading back to school.

The authors also discuss proposals being considered in St. Paul to establish minimum prices for ni****ne pouches and va**ng products and raise existing minimum prices for ci******es and chewing to***co.

Can you spot the to***co and ni****ne products in the backpack? 👀

Read the full commentary in the September Bugle.
https://parkbugle.org/206425/opinion/commentary/the-item-you-dont-want-on-your-back-to-school-shopping-list/