This Week in Saint Paul: Monday, September 1–Sunday 7, 2014

September 9, 2014

The Minnesota State Fair is something that draws a lot of people into Saint Paul. It makes traveling up Snelling Avenue a challenge, but there is something about the trail of vehicles that delights me with wonder—wonder about who is in those cars, who is part of the parade streaming into the gates, pausing at the cotton candy stand outside, in what part of the state their travels began that day, or even if they live in Minnesota.

This Week in Saint Paul: Monday, August 25–Sunday 31, 2014

September 8, 2014

The Minnesota State Fair is in full swing. The throngs are just part of the spectacular fest. There are lots of opportunities for art, whether it is the music, the 4H building art competition, seed art, or the juried art show, and more. Don’t forget, there is one more day to join fellow artists of every skill level for the The Sixth Minnesota State Fair Sketch Out on Tuesday, August 26.

2015 Saint Paul Almanac on Sale

September 4, 2014

Ninth edition of unique guidebook to Minnesota’s capital city The 2015 Saint Paul Almanac: ★ is dedicated to Saint Paul educator, administrator and activist, Yusef Mgeni and to the memory