Community Reporter

Community Reporter We are a free monthly newspaper serving Saint Paul's West End neighborhoods, from Downtown to Fort Snelling. Include name, phone number, email and address.

Mission: The purpose of The Community Reporter is to operate a non-profit 501(c)(3) which provides a newspaper and other means of communication serving the West End community of Saint Paul, MN. Communications are to be directed at the interests of community members and their activities, serving as a vehicle to share ideas, concerns, and opinions; aiding in community development and advocacy; and

creating a more cohesive and assertive community. It is for all residents, workers, business and organizations, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, income, marital status, military status, race, religion, or sexual orientation, in all of its activities or operations. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jonathan Dickman (Board Chair)
Diane Gerth (Vice Chair)
Julie Borgerding July and Paul Bard (Secretary)
Margaret Kinney, Jerry Rothstein, Eric Weispfening (Members)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Third Monday of each month
Public is welcome to attend
Location: 265 Oneida, St Paul

EDITORIAL DEADLINE
Third Monday of each month
Email articles/photos to [email protected]

Articles should be typed, double spaced. Photos (accepted formats: tif,jpeg,eps), at least 200dpi

Editor reserves right to edit articles. ADVERTISING DEADLINE
- Third Friday of each month
- Accepted camera-ready ad formats: .pdf, tif, jpeg
- At least 200dpi, 100% size
- We can design ads for a small set-up fee

EDITORIAL STAFF
Casey Ek, Editor
507-382-1903
[email protected]

Jerry Rothstein, Administrative Director
651-665-0068
[email protected]

LAYOUT/GRAPHIC DESIGN
In-Fin Tuan, Graphic Designer

ADVERTISING
Jerry Rothstein
651-665-0068
[email protected]

DISTRIBUTION
Independent Delivery Service

PRINTING
APG Media of Southern Minnesota LLC

BOOKKEEPING
Steven Shimer
651-224-4034

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation is hosting a neighborhood cleanup tomorrow at Palace Rec, Center starting at 11 a.m. L...
07/25/2025

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation is hosting a neighborhood cleanup tomorrow at Palace Rec, Center starting at 11 a.m. Learn more about this and everything else they have happening this month.

Neighborhood Clean Up: Join us on Saturday, July 26th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Palace Community Center for a community cleanup! We’ll provide all the

In part two of her review, Beatrice Cosgrove digs deeper on the life and legacy of Rachel Carson.
07/24/2025

In part two of her review, Beatrice Cosgrove digs deeper on the life and legacy of Rachel Carson.

And so we continue our journey with Rachel Carson. Welcome back to my two part review of “On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson” by William Souder. The second part of the book opens as Carson navigates the publication and success of her new book “The Edge of the Sea” while...

The City of St. Paul has been providing emergency building services to Alliance Bank Center since the previous property ...
07/23/2025

The City of St. Paul has been providing emergency building services to Alliance Bank Center since the previous property management company abruptly closed the building in March.

The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation (SPDDC) announced it has purchased the bank note for the former Alliance Bank Center building, located at 55 5th

"This is precisely where art like “Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island” can and does make a difference. If the current real...
07/22/2025

"This is precisely where art like “Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island” can and does make a difference. If the current reality, whatever it might be, seems cast in stone, unbending and unchangeable, art invites imagination to see and experience things differently."

Read more of Tim Johnson's thoughts on art, resistance, Albert Einstein and how they connect to Raspberry Island's newest exhibition.

It is a fair bet that Albert Einstein would have loved the colorful, fanciful, imaginative Mexican folk art exhibit presently installed on Raspberry Island. Hike down the Wabasha bridge steps or exit off of Wabasha onto Fillmore St. and you will find yourself in the presence of “Alebrijes: Keepers...

In this month's Notebook Recollection, Rim Rumsey considers what it means to be truly happy.
07/21/2025

In this month's Notebook Recollection, Rim Rumsey considers what it means to be truly happy.

West seventh All-Star cab driver, William “Texan” Dubois is a happy man. Ever-wise, calm, alert and ready. Knows who he is and what he is doing. Tex is happy… I’m pretty sure. I asked Tex once if he was and he said, “You bet” and then he laughed hard. “I’m 64 years old, still standin...

The West 7th Branch of the Saint Paul Public Library has so much happening the next two weeks!Today: Chinese Checkers at...
07/21/2025

The West 7th Branch of the Saint Paul Public Library has so much happening the next two weeks!
Today: Chinese Checkers at 1:00
July 25: Family Movie Night featuring the Princess Bride
July 28: Build a bird feeder
July 29: Create your own obstacle course

Not to mention their regular Tuesday play dates and Wednesday story times. Check out all the library has to offer this month.

Looking for a cool escape from the summer heat or a cool hobby to pick up? St. Paul Public Library has you covered! With free programs, engaging events and

Our friends at Keystone Community Services are hosting one of their free farmers markets tomorrow at Allianz Field from ...
07/18/2025

Our friends at Keystone Community Services are hosting one of their free farmers markets tomorrow at Allianz Field from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more and find the dates for all of their free farmers markets this summer throughout the East Metro.

Many families face increased challenges during the summer months when school meal programs are unavailable, and grocery and childcare costs remain high.

Just in time for a movie night this weekend, reviewer Zach Murphy thinks "Paddington in Peru" might be worth a look.
07/17/2025

Just in time for a movie night this weekend, reviewer Zach Murphy thinks "Paddington in Peru" might be worth a look.

Everyone’s favorite fuzzy, bucket hat-wearing, marmalade-loving bear is back with “Paddington in Peru.” Whether you’ve seen the first two films in this series

Programs will award a total $2 million for residents who meet income and asset limit qualifications or are direct descen...
07/16/2025

Programs will award a total $2 million for residents who meet income and asset limit qualifications or are direct descendants of the Rondo and West Side Flats communities

The City of St. Paul reopened the application window for the Downpayment Assistance programs (DPA), a $2 million initiative for residents  who meet

Big Island Poké, located at 74 Snelling Ave. S., offers Poké bowls, a number of sides and, in partnership with Mochinut,...
07/15/2025

Big Island Poké, located at 74 Snelling Ave. S., offers Poké bowls, a number of sides and, in partnership with Mochinut, mochi donuts, Korean Hot Dogs and bubble tea.

Before opening Big Island Poké, located at 74 Snelling Ave. S, owners Jenii Phu and Hailey Erickson worked in another poké shop together for a few years. But

"The gun violence problem continues at an unacceptable rate. According to the Gun Violence Archive, in 2023 there were o...
07/14/2025

"The gun violence problem continues at an unacceptable rate. According to the Gun Violence Archive, in 2023 there were over 46,000 people in the United States that died by a firearm. That is over 127 deaths per day or over five people every hour. Even worse is that there continues to be more than one mass shooting, on average, every day in the United States. In comparison, Canada had less than 300 people die from firearm related homicide in 2023."

In this month's West End Healthline, Dr. Jonathan Dickman of Allina Health United Family Physicians Clinic talks about the ongoing gun death crisis and some things we can do, right now, to help curtail these preventable tragedies.

Back in 2022 I wrote in this column how “thoughts and prayers” were not going to be enough to solve our gun violence problem. Now with the recent Minnesota

This weekend is a great time to check out a St. Paul park, and the St. Paul Park's Conservancy is giving some extra ince...
07/12/2025

This weekend is a great time to check out a St. Paul park, and the St. Paul Park's Conservancy is giving some extra incentive this year to do just that.

Choose your adventure: You have 80 days to discover all 20 parks, or visit a few. You can invite others to join your team or explore on your own. Earn prizes,

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