Author: Jake Spitzack
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Four options surface for future pool
Four options surface for future aquatics center By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | May 2025 Northview Pool and Lorraine Splash Pool are both at the end of their useful life and the South St. Paul City Council is developing plans for a new aquatic facility to be built somewhere in the city, with a… Read more
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Downtown summer parks projects underway
Pumping up the Parks New amenities coming soon to downtown 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 absorb traffic noise,… Read more
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Sample St. Paul Entertainment Guide April 24-27
Sample St. PaulEntertainment Guide April 24-27 Discover exciting events happening near you at areatheaters, arenas, museums, galleries and other venues! By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | April 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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Postscript: Inspirational quotes versus reality
Postscript: Inspirational quotes versus reality By Carrie Classon | Contributor | November 2024 Reputable Source I have a problem with inspirational quotes. “You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream another dream,” is attributed to C.S. Lewis. He didn’t say it. “It is never too late to be what you… Read more
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Postscript: Reflections on little luxuries and being unreasonable
Postscript: Reflections on little luxuriesand being unreasonable By Carrie Classon | Contributor | January 2025 Little LuxuriesI am quick to criticize other people’s luxuries. “Buying a latte every day? What a waste!” I say. But, of course, I have my husband Peter making me coffee, and I can have it exactly the way I like… Read more
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10 lessons from a year using AI in Dakota County
Can AI help us lead in 2025? 10 lessons from a year using ChatGPT in public service By Joe Atkins | Dakota County Commissioner | February 2025 In January 2024, I embarked on a yearlong journey to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) tools – specifically ChatGPT – could enhance my work as chair of the… Read more
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Dakota County challenges and opportunities in 2025
Dakota County at a crossroads Challenges and opportunities in 2025 By Joe Atkins | Dakota County Commissioner | March 2025 As we conclude the first quarter of 2025, Dakota County finds itself at a pivotal moment, facing both significant challenges and promising opportunities. While I remain optimistic about our future, success this year will demand… Read more
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Postscript: Reflections on my car wash dress and the fine tradition of friendly teasing
Postscript: Reflections on my car wash dress and the fine tradition of friendly teasing By Carrie Classon | Contributor | February 2025 The car wash dressMy sister took me to task. “You know I was not being mean about your dress, don’t you?” She meant the dress that she had said made me look like… Read more
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Postscript: Reflections on circling friendships and my 100-year-old grandmother
Postscript: Reflections on circlingfriendships and my 100-year-old grandmother By Carrie Classon | Contributor | March 2025 Talking to a FriendYesterday, I got to talk with an old friend. I used to see Cheryl almost every day but for the last several years we’ve seen each other once a year, at most. She’s going to direct… Read more
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Reflections on levitating cats, learned helplessness, and 10 years of marriage
Postscript: Reflections on levitating cats,‘learned helplessness,’ and 10 years of marriage By Carrie Classon | Contributor | April 2025 What Peter does“What is the cat doing?” I asked my husband, Peter.“He’s levitating,” Peter said. Or at least I thought that’s what he said.“The cat is levitating?”“Meditating!”“Oh.” We have a lot of conversations like this and… Read more