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.

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

Looking to the people to fix a broken redistricting system

By Alleen Brown, TC Daily Planet

David Wheeler and commissioners (from left) Scott Uzzle, Kent Kaiser and Lori Berg invite citizens to draw their districts at the Citizens Redistricting Commission's fourth public hearing.

On August 17, two dozen people gathered in a windowless room in East St. Paul. Outside, the sun shone and a warm breeze blew.

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CIB notes Most great community ideas require funds – a walk through the CIB process

By Dan Stahley, Dayton's Bluff Forum

The CIB, or Capital Improvement Budget, is a fund held by the City of St. Paul, designed to make capital improvements throughout the city.

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Healthier foods are now just around the corner

By Jaya Ginter, Dayton's Bluff Forum

More fruits and vegetables are now conveniently available for residents in Dayton's Bluff, due to Ramsey County's Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) work.

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Socially-conscious flea market opens

By Sophie Rodrigues, Dayton's Bluff Forum

The new St. Paul Flea and Farmers Market opened on May 6, 2011. It is located at 798 Margaret Street in Saint Paul, next to the Dayton's Bluff Community Council office.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Art In The Hollow: Artists in Action

By Angie Berthelot, Neighborhood Notes

The second annual Art in the Hollow, presented by Friends of Swede Hollow, will take place Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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