Communities
"We Watch, We Call" movement heats up
(photo by John Hoff)
If you live in the Fourth Precinct and pay attention to neighborhood issues, odds are you've seen the "We Watch, We Call" signs popping up in the yards of good citizens.
The signs are available at the Folwell Neighborhood Association, located at 1206 37th Ave. N.MORE »
Saving the Victoria Theatre: St. Paul neighborhood organizes together
One of the first silent movie houses in St. Paul, the Victoria Theatre's glory days were long ago. Today the elegant building stands empty with vacancy signs tacked to the front door. The building is for sale, and the community is organizing to save it, with growing support in the Thomas-Dale (Frogtown) and Summit-University communities to restore it to become the new Victoria Theatre.MORE »
After-party photos from Peace Foundation Ball
Here are the last of my pictures from the Peace Foundation Ball. Like a finely aged wine, these photos are best enjoyed in the long, pleasant afterglow of an overwhelming Don Samuels victory in Ward 5.
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Notes on telling a story using social media
Today was the last webinar leading up to the Blandin Broadband conference later this month (Nov 18-19).MORE »
Webinar on digital opportunities for communities
The following webinar comes recommended from Ann Higgins, which is enough to make me think it's worth considering.MORE »
Middle school conversations
Every year, every route, I overhear conversations on my bus. Last week, on my middle school route, I overheard a white boy talking to a black girl, first about his disapproval about President Obama, then about race. It was a calm, well considered conversation, where the boy commented on how he'd been called a racist for not supporting Obama. He argued that he had no problem with black peopleMORE »
West Siders tell their own story in "West Side on the South Side"
The West Side Theater Project launches its first production this week in the true spirit of community theater. West Side on the South Side is a collaboratively written play that features neighborhood residents acting alongside professionals.MORE »
Salsa Celtica at the 31st annual Irish Fair of Minnesota
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK | Distance vs. transparency
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REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK | National Night Out
This August 4 is the 26th National Night Out.MORE »
