Payne Phalen Neighborhood News and Events

Just minutes from downtown St. Paul, Payne Avenue and Arcade Streets, create parallel north/south backbones of the Payne Phalen neighborhood. Residents and visitors are drawn to the neighborhood’s rich architectural history, unique destination businesses, old world charm and the sparkling waters of Lake Phalen. Whatever your tastes: hot coffee and homemade pie, tamales, egg rolls, pizza or chow mein, you’ll find a global menu in local shops and restaurants. Strong schools, green parkways, and a spirited, energetic, committed and diverse community make Payne Phalen a vibrant neighborhood.

(Description from livemsp.org)

For detailed demographic information, see the neighborhood profile from Minnesota Compass.

Native youth farmer markets sell veggies from heirloom seeds

By Jon Lurie, The Circle

Tatiana Williams tends the Unci Maka stand, selling organic vegetables grown by Native Youth at the Dream of Wild Health farm.

Two new farmers markets serving the Twin Cities American Indian Community have sprung up in recent weeks. These unassuming produce stands, comprised of just one or two tables each, would be easy to miss. It would be a mistake, however, to equate the humility of these burgeoning enterprises with their potential impact. These markets are, in fact, the final link in a grand, multi-generational vision that has sought to restore the once prominent notion of food as spirit-nurturing medicine.  Much of the produce offered at the Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth) Indian Farmer's Markets has been grown by Native farmers from heirloom seeds preserved by Potawatomi elder Cora Baker. 

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Nine-way race for Senator Mee Moua's St. Paul seat

By Lawrence Schumacher, TC Daily Planet

State Senator Mee Moua, first Hmong-American legislator elected in the United States

Following Sen. Mee Moua's surprise retirement announcement in the closing moments of this year's legislative session, a diverse group of nine DFL candidates is seeking to represent St. Paul's East Side at the Capitol next year. 

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Changes beyond the curb: Rezoning for Central Corridor in St. Paul

By Sarah Vig, TC Daily Planet

Along with the obvious and immediate changes that will literally be happening on the street, the addition of a light rail line along University Avenue will also stimulate development beyond the curb. Planning and regulating the new development means changes in zoning regulations, and now is the time for feedback to the city on proposed changes. 

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Remodeled building offers “smart” addition to Metropolitan State University campus

By Harvey Meyer, Dayton's Bluff Forum

East Siders heading toward downtown St. Paul on East Seventh Street may have their curiosity piqued by a flurry of construction activity at Metropolitan State University this summer.

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DINING | Mañana Pupusería y Restaurante

By June Bennett, Dayton's Bluff Forum

June Bennett, Rosario Diaz, Morice Páiz and Morice’s cousin

How many times have you driven down a street, noticed a name on a building and wondered what kind of enterprise is in that building? Well I have, and I finally got to see what was in the Mañana (means "tomorrow") Restaurant located at 828 East 7th Street. The restaurant has been there for five years and has acquired a great reputation for their good food. 

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