Year: 2023
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Nation’s first cheerleader had South St. Paul roots
Tim SpitzackEditor Attend most any sporting event – from junior high on up to the pros – and you’ll find a cadre of enthusiastic people on the sidelines rousing fans to cheers, chants and spirited dance moves and acrobatic throws. Interestingly, the first cheerleader in the United States was a man who would become one… Read more
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Longtime SSP retailer retires, business will close
Jake SpitzackStaff Writer For more than 50 years, people have visited the green-bannered building at 601 Marie Ave. to peruse the racks of fashionable threads or get a special outfit tailored just right, but that will soon come to an end. B & G Crossing owner Dave Gerkovich, 71, recently announced that he will close… Read more
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South St. Paul Choralettes host their final season
Jake SpitzackStaff Writer After 57 years of spreading cheer in the community through lively vocal performances, the South St. Paul Choralettes have made the hard decision to disband at the end of the year. The nonprofit women’s singing ensemble typically performed eight times in the fall and six times in the spring, and occasionally presented… Read more
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Zamboni’s relocates; expands seating tenfold
When restaurateur Greg Awada threw his name into the mix of businesses vying for the vacant Eagle Street Grille space at West Seventh and Kellogg, he thought he had little chance of getting it over a national chain. To his surprise, he was awarded the lease for the coveted spot across from the Xcel Energy… Read more
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Park Square Theatre has funding to raise its curtain in 2024
Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Thanks to a recent $650,000 fundraising campaign, Park Square Theatre will resume performances in 2024 and its board of directors have some breathing room to create a new strategic plan to guide future operations. Last spring, the theater was forced to drop its red curtain midway through its season due to a… Read more
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Cities to adopt budgets in early December
Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Budget meetings for cities in the St. Paul Voice distribution area will be held in early December. Here’s a brief recap of each preliminary budget.The St. Paul City Council will hold its truth in taxation hearing at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, and adopt its 2024 budget at its December 6 meeting.… Read more
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Business openings and relocations in West St. Paul
Jake SpitzackStaff Writer A brewery, taproom or restaurant may soon be coming to 1619 Oakdale Ave., West St. Paul. The West St. Paul City Council recently approved an exclusive rights agreement to allow Lavelle Investments LLC six months to research, formulate and negotiate a specific proposal for acquisition and redevelopment of the property, located at… Read more
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Special election in District 52B in Mendota Heights
A special election to fill the vacancy in Minnesota House District 52B will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5. State Representative Ruth Richardson, who accepted a job as CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States last year, resigned September 1 to focus on her career. The special election has three candidates. Charles Kuchlenz (Libertarian)Occupation: Business Intelligence… Read more
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Stand-up comedy brings big laughs west of the river
Stand-up comedy bringsbig laughs west of the river Patrick StraitContributor It’s Friday night and a packed crowd is in stitches for comedian Maggie Faris.This isn’t surprising. Faris is one of the funniest comedians in the Twin Cities, and the audience is hanging on her every word. What may be a surprise, however, is that the… Read more
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Leah Mathiason named West Sider of the Year
Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Leah Mathiason was recently named West Sider of the Year by the West Side Community Organization, which presents the award annually to honor a resident who has demonstrated leadership on a major issue or made valuable contributions to the community. She was nominated by executive director of the West Side Farmers Market,… Read more