Category: June 2024

City has new ideas for Armour Gates Jake SpitzackStaff Writer A new proposal has surfaced regarding the future of the 116-year-old Armour Gatehouse structures, located on a 4-acre city-owned property at the southwest corner of Armour Avenue and Hardman Avenue North. The gates are the only remnants of the 47-acre Armour complex that played a… Read more

Work to begin on newly designed Pedro Park Jake SpitzackStaff Writer This time next year, the summer sun will shine on a reinvigorated Pedro Park that will barely be recognizable to some. In mid-April, the St. Paul City Council awarded a $4.9 million contract to Global Specialty Contractors to construct the park’s new design, which… Read more

Report cards for area schools reveal more progress is needed Tim SpitzackEditor Recent statistics from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) show that public schools in the St. Paul Voice distribution area – and schools across the state – are still struggling to recover from the adverse effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on learning. Last… Read more

Tantalizing treats in Lowertown Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Lowertown got a little sweeter this spring with the grand opening of SoYen Desserts. The bakery and restaurant specializes in hand-rolled and filled brioche doughnuts, Japanese cheesecakes and cupcakes, “no bake” crepe cakes and other delectable desserts. SoYen is located in the former Burrito Red space in the… Read more

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