Category: Timeless
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How to find the right school for your child
Looking for a new school? How to find the right school for your child Sponsored content Minnesota has open enrollment, which means families may choose a school that is not within their resident district. Families have many choices: public, magnet, parochial or charter schools, as well as homeschooling. Post-high school choices include trade schools, two-year… Read more
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How to purchase a home in today’s real estate market
How to purchase a home in today’s market Expert advice from local professionals Sponsored content While the real estate market has been challenging for buyers over the last several years, strategies exist to help buyers find a home that suits their needs and budgets. While no one can predict if or when the real estate… Read more
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5 tips how to grow business and increase sales
Cut through the digital clutter to increase sales Grow your business with print advertising In today’s society, many people’s wallets are pulled in a dozen directions and it can be tough for businesses to attract new customers despite how good their services are. While all businesses are unique, these quick tips are proven reasons why… Read more
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Safe trick-or-treating this Halloween
Safe trick-or-treating this Halloween By Metro Creative Graphics Halloween is enjoyed by people of all ages, but few get a bigger kick out of the holiday than children. There are costumes to be worn, time spent with friends and the opportunity to collect free candy and other treats. Although Halloween can be a fun time,… Read more
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The G.M. Good Ferry: a low-cost alternative for river crossings
The G.M. Good Ferry: a low-cost alternative for river crossings (April 2024)Tim SpitzackEditor Anyone who must cross the Wakota Bridge at rush hour knows they need to build in some extra time for the journey. Despite its 10 lanes, traffic can back up for miles, particularly for those traveling eastbound on a Friday afternoon. Crossing… Read more
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A St. Paul Original: the Marvy Barber Pole
A St. Paul Original: the Marvy Barber Pole (March 2024)Tim SpitzackEditor It used to be that men got their hair cut and women had their locks styled. While those lines have blurred considerably in the past 50 years, many professional barbers are quick to educate people on the difference. They are protective of their trade… Read more
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From Fleming Field to infinity and beyond
From Fleming Field to infinity and beyond (March 2024)Tim SpitzackEditor Our country’s earliest days of space exploration required men of unparalleled courage willing to do the unthinkable, and few were more daring than Joseph William Kittinger II, who rode a high-altitude balloon to the record-breaking height of 96,784 feet to test how humans reacted to… Read more
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‘One, two, up she goes!’ St. Paul Bouncing Team has provided arial thrills since 1886
‘One, two, up she goes!’ St. Paul Bouncing Teamhas provided arial thrills since 1886 (February 2024)Tim SpitzackEditor Five years ago, Lori Ska stepped outside her comfort zone in a big way. At the urging of a friend, she decided to try out for a spot on the St. Paul Bouncing Team, a crowd-favorite attraction at… Read more
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SSP Choralettes hosts their final season
(December 2023)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… Read more
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The nation’s first cheerleader had SSP roots
(December 2023)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… Read more