Thomas Dale Neighborhood News and Events

Thomas-Dale-frequently referred to as Frogtown-is Saint Paul's most diverse neighborhood. This diversity is reflected not only in our residents who come from every corner of the globe, but in the wonderful shops, restaurants, and services that you will also find here. University Avenue is the major commercial center in the neighborhood, home to about 100 Asian-owned businesses and many others-and it is served by high-frequency and express buses and the forthcoming Central Corridor LRT line. Our modestly-priced homes, strong sense of community, active and engaged residents, and proximity to the State Capital, downtown, and I-94 make Thomas-Dale a great place to call home.

Information courtesy of LiveMSP.org

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

Frogtown rental rehab project focuses on foreclosed, vacant properties in St. Paul

The building at 941-943 Thomas is one of those waiting for rehab by the GFCDC/PPL project.  (Photo by Mary Turck)

The Frogtown Neighborhood in St.

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Helping communities of color go green

Shalini Gupta, director of the IATP Center for Earth, Energy and Democracy, answers a question about her work organizing support for environmental projects in the Twin Cities at the Local Organizing for the Environment, Energy and the Earth roundtable last Wednesday.

Representatives of environmental advocacy groups from across the Twin Cities met May 25 at the Local Organizing for the Environment, Energy and the Earth roundtable discussion at the R

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2011 State Fair announces free entertainment line-up

More than 1.7 million people enjoyed the Minnesota State Fair last year.

Barb Teed

It may be spring, but the Minnesota State Fair has announced 100 free acts fairgoers can see with their price of admission.

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Big Daddy's BBQ: Smokin' in St. Paul

Ron Whyte, Bob Edmond and Gene "Big Daddy" Sampson (Photo from Big Daddy BBQ website)

Ron Whyte was visiting with a passing bicyclist in front of his restaurant, Big Daddy’s Barbecue, when I came by for an interview.  The small rest

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