Author: Jake Spitzack

Sí, señor, nueva taquería Sí, señor, nueva taqueríaPor Leonor Villasuso Rustad | junio 2025 El michoacano Diego Ruíz tiene una larga carrera en la industria de los alimentos que comenzó en México, y ha continuado desde hace diecisiete años en las Ciudades Gemelas. Cuenta Ruiz en entrevista telefónica que luego de ser trabajador o socio… Read more

Bienvenido, querido verano Bienvenido, querido veranoPor Leonor Villasuso Rustad | junio 2025 Los habitantes del hemisferio norte tendremos nuestro primer día del verano, astronómicamente hablando, ya entrada la noche del viernes 20 de junio, debido al solsticio – que para los que viven en el sur, es el inicio del invierno. Los meteorólogos, sin embargo,… Read more

South St. Paul city council reflects on progress;sets goals for 2025 South St. Paul city council reflects on progress; sets goals for 2025By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | June 2025 Progress on the Hardman Triangle superblock, growth in the South Metro Fire Department, upgrades to city water treatment systems, and the future of the… Read more

Investigation of South St. Paul councilmember complete, no criminal charges filed Investigation of South St. Paul councilmember complete,no criminal charges filedBy Tim Spitzack | Editor | June 2025 Following a near-five-month investigation, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena said her office will not bring criminal charges against South St. Paul City Councilmember Pam Bakken for an… Read more

Kaposia Days celebrates historic milestone Kaposia Days celebrates historic milestoneBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | June 2025 In honor of its 50th anniversary, new events are being added to this year’s Kaposia Days celebration, held June 26-29. The summertime tradition has been held since 1976 and its name honors the area’s earliest known residents:… Read more

Explore West St. Paul Days returns June 5-8 Explore West St. Paul Days returns June 5-8By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | June 2025 Igniting a summer full of fun is Explore West St. Paul Days, held this year June 5-8 at sites across the city. The 4-day event features many opportunities to celebrate all… Read more

Two Rivers names new principal Two Rivers High School names new principal Jessica CabakBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | June 2025 After seeing one more class of graduates cross the stage to receive their diplomas on June 1, Two Rivers Principal of four years Albert Johnson will leave the district to relocate to Texas… Read more

Postscript:Reflections on marshmallowsand delayed enjoyment Postscript By Carrie Classon | Contributor | June 2025 The second marshmallowYou’ve probably heard about the Stanford marshmallow test. A group of young children, about four years old, were told they could have one marshmallow right now, or wait and get a second marshmallow. The experiment was designed to test… Read more

Dakota County moonshots and milestones By Joe Atkins | Dakota County Commissioner | June 2025 As we welcome June and the start of summer, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the remarkable and sometimes surprising history woven into the fabric of our South St. Paul and West St. Paul communities. History isn’t just something… Read more