Author: Jake Spitzack

Boy Scout troop 9095 celebrates milestone Jake SpitzackStaff Writer South St. Paul’s Boy Scout Troop 9095 is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. A celebration event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 3, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 2855 47th St. E., Inver Grove Heights. It will feature a potluck, historic displays, a presentation from… Read more

New mural coming to Moreland Tim SpitzackEditor The drab, industrial-looking rear brick wall of Moreland Elementary, which faces the playground, will soon become a mammoth canvas for a colorful mural that celebrates the school’s students and learning. The mural will have images of children, educational icons, and the monarch butterfly, the school’s mascot. Overseeing its… Read more

Kaposia Days festival returns June 28-30 Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Get ready to shine with community pride! South St. Paul’s annual Kaposia Days celebration is returning June 28-30 and there are ample opportunities to partake in the fun. For those new to the community, the summertime tradition has been held since 1976 and its name honors… Read more

Explore West St. Paul Days returns June 6-9 Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Boisterous cheering and laughter will resound throughout the streets as summer kicks off with Explore West St. Paul Days, held June 6-9. The 4-day event features many opportunities to celebrate all that West St. Paul has to offer, including its parks, businesses and organizations,… Read more

Twin Cities Jazz Fest rolls in with new acts; new leadership This year’s Twin Cities Jazz Festival, held June 21-22, will feature everything people have come to expect and love of the festival over the past 25 years: great music, food and beverages, and the chance to enjoy the genre with other jazz aficionados. The… Read more