Payne Phalen
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet creates a museum In the school
Schools sometimes take students to visit museums, but something unusual has developed at Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet in St.MORE »
Immigrant couple applies Tejalpa business experience to Twin Cities opportunities
Armando Ocampo calls himself “an optimist, someone who’s always looking forward.” His wife, Lilia Zagal, “has more new ideas every day.” Together, the two have opened four Los Ocampo taquerias and one full-service restaurant in rapid succession since 1999, shortly after emigrating from Tejalpa, a smMORE »
MN VOICES | Nieeta Presley: A believer in "people power," family and faith
As the executive director for St. Paul's Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation (ASANDC), which runs social, economic housing and commercial development programs, Nieeta Presley strives to empower people to effect social change. Her work, which ranges from helping people find economic independence through home ownership to rallying for additional light rail stops in the neighborhood, happens mainly behind-the-scenes. Presley, 59, is accomplished in her field, but her greatest priority remains her family. Balancing both is a challenge, she admits, but her faith carries her through it all. Below, Presley, whose life has taken some unexpected twists, discusses how she got to where she is today, her values and future ambitions. MORE »
Warm clothes for kids: You can help!
UPDATED 12/11/09 Minnesota is legendary for its brutal winters. Perhaps you've heard the running joke about Minnesota's four seasons: not winter, almost winter, winter and still winter. What is not a joke is that thousands of people are in need of basic winter supplies, most urgent of these are warm hats, socks, coats and other winter clothing.
St. Paul teacher Bob Cudahy wrote in St. Paul's E-Democracy Forum that a number of his students come to school without adequate winter clothing: "I had students show up today wearing tennis shoes and no socks. They weren't making a "Remember How Cool Miami Vice Was?" fashion statement.....they don't have socks."MORE »
Holiday Lights in the Park
What: IBEW Holiday Lights in the Park welcomes families home for the holidays to a community event focusing on raising funds for local charities and providing affordable holiday entertainment for people of all ages.
Chusok Festival in St. Paul
About 200 people participated in the Korean Quarterly's (KQ) Chusok Run/Walk 2009 fundraiser on October 4, Chusok is a harvest moon festival, celebrated in Korea every year with family visits, games, outdoor activities, and special food, according to KQ's website .MORE »
Labor folksingers Anne Feeney and David Rovics to perform October 11
In the labor movement's early years of struggle and then explosive growth that followed, solidarity was forged and fueled by singing together. Labor songs recounted wrongs, inspired hope, and provided the soundtrack for action - often with a touch of humor. MORE »
"In the Shelter of Words" in St. Paul
"I write. It's my secret," the high school student said to me. He was present with other students and their guests celebrating the dedication of their art installation, In the Shelter of Words, in the atrium at Face to Face Academy.MORE »
Phalen Lake
Over three weeks in June and July, 18 youth from Saint Paul Park’s and Rec’s Jr. Kidventure program worked with Saint Paul Neighborhood Network, a local filmmaker, community members and historians to produce four thought-provoking documentaries exploring issues affecting Saint Paul’s East Side neighborhood as part of SPNN’s Neighborhood Video Project.MORE »
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