Battle Creek Neighborhood News and Events
ST. PAUL NOTES | Merriam Park library closing — but only for a month
From April 30 to June 4, Merriam Park library fans will have to find another place to check out books, use their laptops, browse the shelves, or (discreetly) snooze.MORE »
Election Circle probes underlying assumptions about government
Last month the Twin Cities Daily Planet embarked on a new experiment. The idea: to assemble a diverse group of smart, thoughtful, politically engaged citizens, who would come together periodically to talk about the issues most important to them. Conversations would continue, in different locations 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 »
St. Paul Parent Information Fair has tiger, but no drums
The St. Paul Public Schools Parent Information Fair drew hundreds of parents and kids to the River Centre on Saturday to find out about all the different choices for public, private, and charter schools available to St. Paul children.MORE »
More parking coming to Obb's
Obb’s Sports Bar & Grill at 1347 Burns Ave. has been a victim of its own success with lots of customers but very few parking spots in the small parking lot behind the building. And as last winter demonstrated, parking on the surrounding streets isn’t easy when the snow starts piling up.MORE »
