Tag: voice
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‘West Sider of the Year’ and ‘Business of the Year’ honored by West Side Community Organization
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
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Bouldering Project now open on West Side
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
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Holiday Event Guide 2025
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
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Stirring conversations in South St. Paul
Stirring conversations in South St. Paul New South St. Paul city podcast highlights city gems By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | November 2025 Lifelong residents and newcomers alike can now get a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make South St. Paul tick. This year, Mayor Jimmy Francis has had casual conversations with city Read more
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St. Paul downtowner releases book on finding joy
St. Paul downtowner releases book on finding joy St. Paul downtowner releases book on finding joyBy Tim Spitzack | Editor | November 2025 On any given Tuesday, you’ll find Peg Guilfoyle wandering through the skyways and streets of St. Paul. For the past four years the downtown resident has led the skyway walking group that Read more
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A Veterans Day salute to local Honor Guard
A Veterans Day salute to local Honor Guard A Veterans Day salute to local Honor GuardBy Tim Spitzack | Editor | November 2025 On a cool autumn afternoon in early October, with leaves showing hints of orange on the maple trees at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, a small cadre of aged veterans gathered at a Read more
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New book highlights WSCO origins
New book highlights WSCO’s origins New book highlights WSCO’s originsBy Tim Spitzack | Editor | November 2025 The 1971 proposal by St. Paul Public Schools to close Humboldt High School ruffled many feathers and is one of several neighborhood issues that sparked an era of West Side advocacy that continues to this day through the Read more
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Grande Sunrise Mexican restaurant now open on Robert Street
Grande Sunrise Mexican restaurantnow open on Robert Street Grande Sunrise Mexican restaurant now open on Robert StreetBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | November 2025 Dawn is breaking on the next chapter of a restaurant that began on the West Side a decade ago and is now returning near its roots following eight years in Read more
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St. Paul Mayoral race election guide 2025
St. Paul Mayoral race election guide 2025 St. Paul Mayoral race election guide 2025By Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | November 2025 The time to exercise our right to vote is upon us: the St. Paul mayoral election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The following candidates will be on the ballot in a ranked-choice format. Additionally, Read more
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RicoCutz barbershop opens with father-son duo
Father-son duo take over longtime barbershop Father-son duo take over longtime barbershopBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | October 2025 The former Tom’s barbershop on the West Side is under new ownership. It reopened in mid-August as RicoCutz Barbershop, owned by seasoned barber Rico Talavera. He is assisted full time by his son JoJo, who Read more