Author: Jake Spitzack

New women’s hockey exhibit at Lawshe Museum New women’s hockey exhibit at Lawshe MuseumBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | December 2025 South St. Paul Secondary girls hockey teams have hoisted up many golden trophies since the first state tournament in 1995. However, their success stands on the shoulders of countless Minnesota women who could… Read more

Top priorities laid out for skyway revitalization Voter approved referendum will help keep noncompliant landlords accountable Top priorities laid out for skyway revitalizationBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | December 2025 For people like Tommy Sar, St. Paul’s 47-city block, temperature-controlled skyway system was one of the amenities that attracted him to move downtown. However,… Read more

Playing with Bones:Artist blends fact and fictionwith his ‘ancient’ creations Playing with Bones: Artist blends fact and fiction with ‘ancient’ creationsBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | December 2025 Passersby can’t seem to resist taking a second look at South St. Paul artist Michael Bahl’s work. At first glance, his sculptures appear to be simple… Read more

WSCO names ‘West Sider of the Year’and ‘Business of the Year’ ‘West Sider of the Year’ and ‘Business of the Year’ honored by West Side Community OrganizationBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | December 2025 West Sider of the YearGrowing up on the West Side wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows for Toni Molinar but as… Read more

Bouldering Project now open on West Side Bouldering Project now open on West SideBy Tim Spitzack | Editor | December 2025 A new climbing gym recently opened in St. Paul that pits climbers against low walls and obstacles rather than high, vertical walls commonly found at other gyms. At Bouldering Project, which opened in mid-November… Read more

Holiday Event Guide 2025 Holiday Event Guide 2025By Tim Spitzack | Editor | December 2025 The holiday season is upon us, and with it come many festive events and activities to help you celebrate. From concerts and plays to stunning light displays, our annual Holiday Event Guide features all that’s happening close to home. Union… Read more