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“Neighbor is a Verb” is a collage of original illustrations by SAP artist Libby Baur. Libby’s website: libbybaur.com/portfolio/tosapwithlove.

Library Corner

Rita LaDoux • May 29, 2026

By Rita LaDoux “Neighbor Is a Verb” is a new artwork by St. Anthony Park artist and neighbor Libby Baur that captures the spirit of the...

Looking west down University Avenue in the late 1940s (note the KSTP tower in the background): These commercial buildings stood on the north side of the Cromwell intersection. The “woody” station wagon is going north onto Cromwell. The white cab beyond it is turning north onto Eustis. The buildings in between were destroyed to build Hwy. 280. By 1950, the Peter Schwartz restaurant was on the north side of University between Eustis and Cromwell, possibly in the light-colored building with the DI-METTE sign.

Transition Town News

The lost neighbors of south St. Anthony Park: Displaced by Highway 280

Pat Thompson • May 29, 2026

By Pat Thompson Decades ago, the strip of land under Highway 280—the road that’s being rebuilt this summer—was part of south St. Anthony...

The Como Park High School boys tennis team clinched the St. Paul City Championship, finishing undefeated in the conference.

School News

Como Park High School News

Eric Erickson • May 29, 2026

By Eric Erickson Tennis team takes conference title The Como boys tennis team won the St. Paul City Conference championship for the first time...

School News

Engman-Phiri earns Athena Award

Eric Erickson • May 29, 2026

By Eric Erickson, Sports analysis Senior Robin Engman-Phiri was selected as Como Park High School’s 2026 Athena Award recipient. A...

Higher Ground Academy students from Model United Nations. Submitted photo.

School News

School news around the town

Janet Wight • May 29, 2026

Compiled by Janet Wight Avalon School Submitted by Advisor/Program Coordinator Nora Whalen In May, Avalon School celebrated its 25th anniversary....

Commentary

Singing Resistance takes stage at SAP Arts Festival

Rita LaDoux • May 29, 2026

By Rita LaDoux, Commentary The power of community. That is the focus of the St. Anthony Park Arts Festival. The day-long annual arts event...

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