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Author: Jake Spitzack

  • Kaposia Disc Golf Course under new management

    Kaposia Disc Golf Course under new management Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Come May 1, colorful plastic discs will once again be whizzing through Kaposia Park and the intermittent ching of disc golf hole basket chains will echo through the trees. Kaposia Disc Golf Course is opening for its 34th season under new management and several changes… Read more

  • Jackey’s Peg Leg dishes out tastes of the Caribbean

    Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Ahoy! A new Latin Caribbean bistro by the name of Jackey’s Peg Leg is now open in the former Hunan Garden space at 380 Cedar St. It launched this spring and boasts scrumptious dishes, wooden plank decor, and enough event space for a boatload of people. At the helm are the owners… Read more

  • Choo Choo Bob’s Train Shop chugs into Union Depot

    Jake SpitzackStaff Writer After navigating a few major detours, Choo Choo Bob’s Train Shop is on track to open May 3 at its most fitting location yet: St. Paul’s Union Depot, 214 4th St. E. Opening weekend, May 3-6, will feature half-price admission, a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, and live music on Saturday and… Read more

  • Cord-cutting threatens cable access programming

    Cord-cutting threatens cable access programming Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Access to televised city council meetings, candidate forums, school performances and community news is being threatened by the cord-cutting trend – people cancelling their cable television service in favor of purchasing video streaming subscriptions. Town Square Television, a nonprofit of the Northern Dakota County Communications Cable Commission,… Read more

  • Northern Light Art Studio unveils gallery and boutique

    Northern Light Art Studio unveils gallery and boutique Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Northern Light Art Studio has emerged from the former Creators Space, a nonprofit that closed last fall after five years of providing workspace and classes for artists at 218 7th St. E. Studio owners Kassy Paige and… Read more

  • Plans underway for Latino heritage museum

    Leonor Villasuso RustadContributor If all goes as planned, Harriet Island will be the site of a new museum focused on the arts, history and cultural heritage of Minnesotans of Mexican and Latin American heritage. Heading the project is Aarón Johnson-Ortíz, an artist, muralist and cultural manager who began the arts program at CLUES in 2019 and… Read more

  • Fate of Northview Pool under review: Pool needs extensive repairs; city exploring options

    Fate of Northview Pool under review: Pool needs extensive repairs; city exploring options Jake SpitzackStaff Writer As summer draws near, the City of South St. Paul is facing a conundrum regarding its oldest outdoor aquatic center, Northview Pool at 635 18th Ave. N. The pool is experiencing major mechanical problems that are costing the city… Read more

  • DARTS turns 50

    Jake SpitzackStaff Writer In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, DARTS recently unveiled its new logo and slogan: “creating connections that enrich aging.” What hasn’t changed is the nonprofit’s unwavering commitment to helping older adults lead safer and more fulfilling lives. DARTS will celebrate its milestone anniversary this summer with an open house at its headquarters at… Read more

  • Cinco de Mayo fiesta returns May 4 with signature parade

    Jake SpitzackStaff Writer West Side pride and the rich heritage of Mexican culture will be on full display during this year’s Cinco de Mayo fiesta on the West Side, held 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 4, on Cesar Chavez Street between Robert and Ada. This is the second year the West Side Boosters, a nonprofit… Read more

  • El festival de arte de St. Paul vuelve en abril

    Por Leonor Villasuso Rustad0 La organización Saint Paul Art Collective ha anunciado que su ya tradicional festival se llevará a cabo los fines de semana de abril del 12 al 14, 19 al 21 y 26 al 28 en más de cuarenta galerías, espacios de grupos y estudios particulares a lo largo y ancho de… Read more