Author: Jake Spitzack

Conozca a Alma Flores;Nueva directora ejecutiva del Centro para el Desarrollo Económico Latino Por Peter Majerle Esta es la primera parte de una serie sobre los cambios que están ocurriendo en el Centro de Desarrollo Económico Latino. Esta entrevista ha sido ligeramente editada para mayor claridad y espacio. Peter Majerle es gerente de comunicaciones de Latino… Read more

En nombre de la identidad Por Leonor Villasuso Rustad Si bien en los últimos años ha habido esfuerzos por crear palabras que describan mejor o sean más inclusivas en cuanto a las personas que no se identifican con ninguno de los dos géneros establecidos – hombre o mujer; femenino o masculino –, para los latinos… Read more

Actividades Navideñas Diciembre 2024 Por Leonor Villasuso Rustad A medida que el espíritu navideño se instala en la ciudad, abundan las festividades que reúnen a la gente para celebrar. Nuestra guía anual de eventos navideños le ayudará a descubrir cómo sacar el máximo partido a estas fiestas. Ya sea que uno celebre o no la… Read more

Volunteer opportunities December 2024 Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for men, especially Latinos, to mentor boys ages 7-12 in St. Paul. To volunteer, call 651-789-2400 or visit www.bigstwincities.org. Ramsey County Community Human Services has volunteer opportunities for people age 16 and older. For more information, contact 651-266-4090 or visit ramseycounty.us/your-government/volunteer. Science Museum of Minnesota… Read more

Snowflake streetlight decorations won’t shine this year; Winter decorating contest begins December 1 Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Every winter for the past two decades, light-up snowflake decorations have twinkled on streetlights along Marie Avenue and Southview Boulevard, shedding light on soft snowfalls and inspiring the magic of the holiday season. This year, however, they won’t be… Read more

New event and wellness hubopening on Concord Exchange N. Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Three entrepreneurs have joined forces to open a hub for events, relaxation and a wide variety of wellness treatments. The Flora Room, located in the former Vandalia Glassworks building at 103 Concord Exchange N., boasts a floral shop, hair salon, two event spaces,… Read more

Lost Fox takes action to support downtown retailers Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Standing in a sea of glass at dawn following the fifth break-in of her business all within a year, Annie Rose, owner of Lost Fox – a coffee shop, restaurant and bar – dispatched a post on social media saying she couldn’t take much… Read more

Sample St. Paul Entertainment Guide:December 2024 Children’sMuseum10 7th St. W.St. Paul651-225-6000mcm.org“Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!”, through January 5, 2025. Get up close with the most curious little monkey and follow his lead as you engage in math, science and engineering activities modeled after Curious George’s own adventures.Exhibits and activities include “The Scramble,” “The Studio,” “Creativity… Read more

Craft named West Sider of the Year Jake SpitzackStaff Writer When Bob Craft added his signature to a petition seven years ago calling for the closure of the former Stryker Market for illegal activity, it ignited a desire within him to become more involved in causes that benefit his neighborhood. Since then, he’s become an… Read more

Two dozen marijuana dispensariesslated to open in 2025 Jake SpitzackStaff Writer By next summer, about 24 cannabis businesses will be given the green light to open in St. Paul and sell recreational marijuana to adults ages 21 and older. Per city ordinances recently adopted by the St. Paul City Council, the retail cannabis businesses will… Read more