Local greeting card fundraiser supports Ukraine relief efforts
By Christie Vogt When Russia invaded Ukraine, Erika Hovland Bahij, a St. Anthony Park native, sent out a message to supporters of her business Rose and Redwood. The Pennsylvania-based company,... Read More
This retail boutique is the cat’s meow
By Christie Vogt The stress of a divorce, the pandemic and career transition had left Nikki Christopher depleted in more ways than one. After 30 years as a professional harpist... Read More
Planting People Growing Justice Institute is expanding its children’s literacy program
By Christie Vogt Buoyed by a recent $1,500 grant from the St. Anthony Park Community Foundation, the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute is expanding its children’s literacy program. Planting... Read More
Ramsey County properties go tobacco-free
By Christie Vogt As of Aug. 26, a new county ordinance prohibits smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco product use on all Ramsey County properties. And a nonprofit advocacy group in... Read More
International Institute of Minnesota opens renovated, expanded building
By Christie Vogt The International Institute of Minnesota, a social service agency for immigrants and refugees, has completed its $13 million building renovation and expansion project. Construction began on the... Read More
Pat Thompson named Spirit of the Park winner
By Christie Vogt The Saint Anthony Park Community Foundation has named Pat Thompson as the recipient of its annual Spirit of the Park Award. Since 2007, the foundation has solicited... Read More
