Author: Jake Spitzack
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Postscript: Reflections on tornados and perpetual optimism
Postscript:Reflections on tornados and perpetual optimism By Carrie Classon | Contributor | May 2025 The tornadoMy friend Wally and I have a fractious relationship. This is no secret.Wally has said he thinks optimistic people like me are self-deluded, always looking for reasons to be happy when there is a lot to worry about and not… Read more
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Town Square TV names new executive director
Town Square TV names new executive director By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | May 2025 On May 12, lifelong South St. Paul resident and former city mayor Beth Baumann will take over the reins as executive director at Town Square Television. She succeeds Jodie Miller, who held the mantle for 31 years. Baumann is… Read more
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‘Parks & People’ book commemorates St. Paul parks
‘Parks & People’ book commemorates St. Paul parks West Side restaurateur unites chefs to support local nonprofits By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | May 2025 Nineteen of St. Paul’s city parks have been memorialized in a new coloring book, set to be published by the Ramsey County Historical Society and the St. Paul Parks… Read more
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Crasqui is cooking for a cause
Crasqui is cooking for a cause West Side restaurateur unites chefs to support local nonprofits By Leonor Villasuso Rustad | Contributor | May 2025 Chef Soleil Ramírez, owner of Crasqui Venezuelan Roots restaurant at 84 S. Wabasha St., St. Paul, has organized a series of monthly events that bring together the most renowned Latino chefs… Read more
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Sample St. Paul Entertainment Guide May 2025
Sample St. PaulEntertainment Guide May 2025 Discover exciting events happening near you at areatheaters, arenas, museums, galleries and other venues! By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | May 2025 Children’s Museum of MN 10 7th St. W.St. Paul651-225-6000mcm.org “Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice,” through May 11. Travel back in time and discover what life… Read more
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St. Paul Spring Art Crawl continues in May
St. Paul Spring Art Crawl continues in May Wards 5-7 will run May 2-4, and Wards 1, 3 and 4 will host events May 9-11 By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | April 2025 With winter in the rearview mirror, it’s finally time to stretch those legs and enjoy the sunshine, and what better way… Read more
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City of St. Paul updates its climate action plan
City updates its climate action plan Creating Downtown Streets and Sidewalks plan to help reach climate goals By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | May 2025 The City of St. Paul is methodically taking steps to reduce single occupancy vehicle commuters by 40% by 2040 and reach carbon neutrality in city operations by 2030 and… Read more
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Local bakery Albright’s Delights expands
Local bakery Albright’s Delights expands By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | May 2025 Decadent pastries crafted with mouth-watering layers of buttery dough and stuffed with sweet fillings are just a short drive away, and soon there will be more to go around. South St. Paul residents Danae and Ryan Albright recently signed a lease… Read more
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West Side Cinco de Mayo fiesta returns May 2-3
West Side Cinco de Mayo fiesta returns May 2-3 By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | May 2025 Clear your calendar and call your friends – the West Side Cinco de Mayo fiesta is back, and this time for two days. Cesar Chavez Street between Robert and Ada will be transformed into a colorful block… Read more
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Summer parks projects underway
Pumping up the Parks New playgrounds, trails and otheramenities coming soon to area parks By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | May 2025 The winter melt has given way to green grass, warm breezes and soft sunshine, sparking new life in parks across the city. Green spaces are important to urban areas because they help… Read more