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Congrats to Como Park Senior High Cross Country!
11/10/2025

Congrats to Como Park Senior High Cross Country!

As winter settles in, many people talk about “getting back on track” after indulging in rich seasonal foods or spending ...
11/10/2025

As winter settles in, many people talk about “getting back on track” after indulging in rich seasonal foods or spending more time indoors.

In her latest Park Bugle column, Jenni Wolf invites readers to take a different view — to see the darker, colder months not as something to overcome, but as a natural time to rest, slow down, and savor life’s comforts.

From warm soups and baked meals to extra sleep and cozy evenings with family, Wolf encourages embracing the rhythms of the season without guilt. Just as nature shifts and softens in winter, she reminds us, so can we.

Read more in the Park Bugle article here: https://www.parkbugle.org/embracing-food-changes-with-the-seasons/

Join the Como Community Social!For the past two years, the District 10 Community Council has been setting aside the gave...
11/09/2025

Join the Como Community Social!

For the past two years, the District 10 Community Council has been setting aside the gavel once a month for a casual, agenda-free gathering.

When: Second Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m.
Where: Half-Time Rec, 1013 Front Ave
Who: Everyone’s welcome!

These monthly socials offer a relaxed way for District 10 regulars, new neighbors, and community members to connect outside of formal meetings. Come share a conversation, meet your neighbors, and strengthen community ties.

District 12 Annual Meeting & Elections – Celebrating 50 Years of Community Leadership!The District 12 Community Council ...
11/07/2025

District 12 Annual Meeting & Elections – Celebrating 50 Years of Community Leadership!

The District 12 Community Council Annual Meeting takes place from 6:30–9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Zvago Cooperative Housing Community Room (2265 W. Luther Place).

This year marks 50 years of community leadership — celebrating both the St. Anthony Park Community Council and the St. Paul District Community Council system!

The evening will include updates from District 12’s four committees, remarks from local elected officials — including Ward 4 Council Member Molly Coleman and Ramsey County Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey — and the launch of the District 12 board election.

Voting opens at the meeting and runs through Dec. 3. All residents, renters, homeowners, and business owners in District 12 are encouraged to participate. (Ballots are available online, with assistance available if needed.)

“The annual meeting is where our neighborhood comes together,” said Melissa Pappas, District 12 executive committee co-chair. “It’s always a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished.”

Check the November issue of the Park Bugle for details.

Tucked into the northwest corner of Luther Seminary's campus, the hand-hewn log structure known as Old Muskego Church ha...
11/06/2025

Tucked into the northwest corner of Luther Seminary's campus, the hand-hewn log structure known as Old Muskego Church has stood for nearly two centuries — first built in 1844 by Norwegian immigrants in Wisconsin, then relocated to St. Paul in 1904.

Now, as Luther Seminary prepares to sell its upper campus, the future of this historic church is uncertain.

Old Muskego is listed on both the Minnesota State Historical Sites list and the National Register of Historic Places for its deep cultural and spiritual significance — “the first place of worship of an organized congregation of Norwegian immigrants in America” and a remarkable example of pioneer craftsmanship.

Community members and historians hope a plan emerges to protect this treasured site that has served as a chapel, classroom, and symbol of faith and freedom for generations.

Read the full story in the November issue of the Park Bugle or online here:https://www.parkbugle.org/at-luther-seminary-wither-old-muskego/

There's an opportunity to join the Changing Times Book Group to discuss Core Samples: A Climate Scientist’s Experiments ...
11/04/2025

There's an opportunity to join the Changing Times Book Group to discuss Core Samples: A Climate Scientist’s Experiments in Politics and Motherhood with author Anna Farro Henderson at the St. Anthony Park Branch Library.

Details:
Saturday, Nov. 22, 3–4:30 p.m.
2245 Como Ave.

Henderson’s book invites readers to explore science, politics, and motherhood with honesty and heart. A Ph.D. scientist and environmental policy expert, she’s worked in glacial field research, political strategy, and now climate advocacy — and she writes with the insight of someone who’s lived deeply in all three worlds.

You don’t have to finish the book to join the conversation — just come curious and open. Henderson will help participants see the world as it is and as it can become.

Co-sponsored by Transition Town - All St. Anthony Park and the Saint Paul Public Library, the Changing Times Book Group explores books on environmental and social justice — one title at a time.

Read more about here: https://www.parkbugle.org/author-appearing-at-changing-times-book-group/

Suzanne Rhees, a 10-year resident of Como Park, writes about the upcoming vote on the administrative citations charter a...
11/03/2025

Suzanne Rhees, a 10-year resident of Como Park, writes about the upcoming vote on the administrative citations charter amendment in St. Paul.

Currently, the city can only respond to ordinance violations by issuing letters or pursuing criminal charges — approaches that can be costly, time-consuming, and heavy-handed. Administrative citations, widely used in other large Minnesota cities, provide a civil enforcement option for issues such as rental property maintenance or workers’ earned sick and safe time.

Rhees notes that the City Council approved the ordinance change in January 2025, but a petition placed the question on the November ballot. She highlights that administrative citations offer a more efficient and equitable enforcement method compared with existing options.

Voters will decide on this amendment tomorrow, Nov. 4. Read the full letter to the editor in the Bugle:
https://www.parkbugle.org/vote-yes-for-administrative-citations/

An operating levy for Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS is on the Nov. 4 ballot — the first since 2018.District leaders say...
11/03/2025

An operating levy for Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS is on the Nov. 4 ballot — the first since 2018.

District leaders say the $37 million levy is needed to address rising costs and funding shortfalls at the state and federal levels. If approved, the levy would generate about $1,037 per student and add roughly $307 annually to the property tax bill for a median-value home.

Supporters, including School Board Chair Halla Henderson and St. Paul Federation of Educators President Leah VanDassor, urge voters to “vote yes this fall to protect public education — because our kids are worth it.”

If the measure fails, the district may face $37 million in cuts in 2026–27, potentially affecting arts, sports, and college and career readiness programs.

Read the full story — including details on funding pressures and community responses — in the November issue of the Park Bugle or online here: https://www.parkbugle.org/st-paul-public-schools-seek-referendum-ok/

In her upcoming architectural history talk, Augsburg University’s Kristin Anderson will explore the fascinating past of ...
11/03/2025

In her upcoming architectural history talk, Augsburg University’s Kristin Anderson will explore the fascinating past of St. Anthony Park’s “railroad island” — once a lively hub of stores, homes, a post office, a park, and two churches.

Details:
-Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
-St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave

Learn how the railroad lines shaped the neighborhood’s early success and uncover what traces of this historic area still remain today.

Read more in the Bugle article here: https://www.parkbugle.org/history-of-sap-railroad-island-up-next/

This event is free and open to all. Donations appreciated to help support future programs.

Exciting news! 🎉Twin Cities German Immersion School Executive Director, Elizabeth Zehnpfennig, has been named the 2025 A...
11/01/2025

Exciting news! 🎉

Twin Cities German Immersion School Executive Director, Elizabeth Zehnpfennig, has been named the 2025 Administrator of the Year by the Minnesota Council on the Teaching of Languages and Cultures (MCTLC)! 🌍👏

She’ll be honored at the MCTLC Fall Conference on November 14!!! 💙💛

10/30/2025

🎃 Halloween Fun — Find the Best Trick-or-Treat Spots!

A new color-coded Halloween map makes it easy for families to plan their trick-or-treating route this year! Each house is marked by a different colored flag based on their level of participation:

🟩 Green Flag – Giving out candy or toys
🟧 Orange Flag – Some decorations with candy or toys
🟦 Blue Flag – Lots of decorations with treats and toys
🟪 Purple Flag – Over-the-top decorations and extra treats!

Clicking on each flag reveals more details shared by the participant — from spooky themes to special surprises.

It’s a fun way to explore the neighborhood and celebrate safely while supporting the Halloween spirit! 👻🎃
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The second half of the annual Fall Flower Show at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory runs October 24 – November 30.Visito...
10/29/2025

The second half of the annual Fall Flower Show at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory runs October 24 – November 30.

Visitors can enjoy a vibrant display of chrysanthemums in crimson red, deep purple, and pale pink, accented by dark foliage, colorful kales, pansies, peppers, and soft tones of cream and rose from dahlias and other fall favorites.

Chrysanthemums — first cultivated in China as early as the 15th century B.C. — have long been celebrated for their beauty, symbolism, and healing qualities.

The Sunken Garden is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Can’t make it in person? Take a live look inside at comozooconservatory.org

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