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Humboldt Athletic Hall of Fame to enshrine five new members John E. Ahlstrom Staff Writer

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ive student-athletes, the 1983 City Conference Champion Badminton Team and a long-tenured member of the H-Club Board were scheduled to be honored at the 15th annual Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet on April 14. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the banquet was cancelled. The 2020 induction class will be honored along with the 2021 inductees on April 13, 2021. We pause to celebrate the 2020 honorees. Lifetime Achievement Award Denice Marruffo, Class of 1973, was a trailblazer. The Title IX legislation that opened the door for girls to participate in sanctioned athletic competition was signed into law in June 1972. Just three months later, Marruffo became a varsity member of the volleyball team, the first girls team in the history of Humboldt High School. “It was very exciting. We played games against the other members of the City Conference,” said Marruffo. “It was a lot more fun than playing against each other in the in-house Girls Athletic Association.” Born and raised on the West Side, Marruffo was also a cheerleader and a member of the Student Council, and she has continued her lifelong allegiance to her alma mater. In 2009, she was invited to become a Hall of Fame / Page 10

A salute to the class of 2020

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ith so many events cancelled or postponed during the pandemic, one must get creative to find ways to enjoy summer this year. Parks and outdoor pursuits are always good options but there are other ways to explore the city and learn more about its cultural heritage, while still following social distance protocol. This St. Paul Scavenger Hunt allows you to do just that. In creating it, we asked Scavenger hunt / Page 6

A rose by any other name... Amy Johnson Staff Writer

s you tour the city using our St. Paul Scavenger Hunt—featured in this issue—you should also be on the lookout for clues that point to St. Paul’s earliest name: Pig’s Eye. Officially, the name of the city is credited to Father Lucien Galtier, a French missionary who arrived in 1841 and established a log cabin chapel on the bluff above the Mississippi River. His congregation flourished and eventually built the Cathedral of St. Paul. In those days, however, the settlement was known by the far less attractive moniker, Pig’s Eye. As the fledging town grew, Galtier led the charge to rename it after his favorite saint, the Apostle Paul. While some say the name Pig’s Eye stems from the popular 19th century expression, “In a pig’s eye,” which means to be incredulous, the most widely accepted theory is that it referred to Pierre Parrant, the area’s first European settler and a notorious bootlegger. He had only one functioning eye, and his blind eye reportedly had a white circle around the pupil, making it resemble a pig’s eye. Parrant was born in 1777 near Sault Sainte Marie, Mich., and for much of his life worked as a fur trapper. Little is known about his childhood but he developed quite a reputation for himself as an adult, becoming a scoundrel who had repeated run-ins with the law. In 1838, he was kicked out of the Pig’s Eye / Page 3

The Dance Center family legacy lives on at new WSP location Amy Johnson Staff Writer

lthough the Dance Center is under new ownership, it continues its decades-long legacy in West St. Paul and remains in the same family. Founder Corrine Martin, who has battled health issues in recent years, sold the company to her daughter Jennifer Dellwo in February. She also sold the building at 1049

Dodd Rd. In March, the studio relocated to 2026 S. Robert St., across from Cub Foods. Last year Corrine had heart surgery following complications from chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, which had been diagnosed the year before. She continues to follow her dream, however, and still teaches a few tap dancing classes. The mother-and-daughter team have been teaching together

for more than two decades. “It’s been a special 22 years,” said Corrine. Corrine started the company in 1965 at age 19 when her father built an addition to his appliance store at the Signal Hills Shopping Center on Robert Street. This became her first studio. In 1996, she moved and expanded to a larger building on Dodd Road, near the Doddway Shopping Center. Corrine is a native of West

St. Paul and a graduate of Henry Sibley High School. At 75, she is still active in the community. Five years ago, she was named grand marshal for the West St. Paul Days parade. In the past, she helped choreograph musicals for Sibley. The new space is even larger than the Dodd Road center and features two studios. Studio A is 950 square feet and Studio B is 625 square feet. The center has 150 stu-

dents, whose ages range from 2 to 70. Jennifer was classically trained in ballet from age 5 to 17. After high school she earned a degree in social work but quickly discovered her true passion was teaching dance. She joined her mother in 1994 and began fulltime a year later. She primarily teaches ballet and jazz, and plans to take her students in a more competitive direction this

fall. She has judged dancing competitions for the past 10 years and is currently a DX Events-Dance Xtreme USA judge director. DX Events is based in Anoka and stages dance competitions across the state. She also lends her choreography expertise to the Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre. The Dance Center’s annual spring recital is set Dance Center / Page 3

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n years past, one might quickly identify the home of a high school senior by the vast amount of toilet paper fluttering in the trees following a moonless night in May. That’s not likely to happen this year because, of course, no one these days would dare waste that precious commodity. What is noticed across the city are yard signs emblazoned with school colors and the numbers of a year that neither the graduate—nor the rest of us—will ever forget: 2020. Twos and zeros are significant for today’s graduates, many of whom were born in 2002. Since their birth, our country has endured a staggering number of challenges: a stock market crash, the War on Terror, Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters, the burst of the housing bubble, the

Great Recession, and now COVID-19. Ideally, age 18 is a time of optimism and new beginnings. A time when apron strings are cut and budding youth begin to sprout into adulthood. Many at that age are brash and bold and brimming with confidence. Others are timid and shy, uncertain of what their future holds. Nonetheless, each is busy making plans to enter college or the workforce. It will mean leaving home and letting go. It will mean learning how to live with others. Today’s seniors have regrettably lost out on many of the traditional festivities that graduates have long enjoyed. They didn’t get gussied up for prom or spend a small fortune on a nice meal and clothing they’ll never again wear. They didn’t wander the halls collecting scribbly signatures and sentiments—some meaningful, some meaningless—in their yearbook, or glamour shots

of their classmates. The band didn’t perform its last concert or the choir its last song. Athletes who dreamed of

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shattering a school record or winning a state title did not get that chance. The golden days of being surrounded

by friends and peers were ripped from their unknowing clutch, giving them no closure to one of the most significant eras of their life. To top it off, they won’t take that slow walk across a stage and have their tassel turned in front of an auditorium packed with proud parents and siblings. Most graduations these days will be virtual, which may be apropos for these Gen Z grads who cut their teeth on Smartphones and found ways to socially connect while apart long before a novel virus mandated it. Their senior year ended with a muffled thud rather than a boisterous bang. Yet maybe they’re the lucky ones because they will more quickly understand that life is not fair. Never has been. Never will be. The faster one realizes that, the sooner one can get on with the business of living. Graduates, the door to your future is wide open,

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even though it may be difficult to see too far down the fuzzy road that lies before you. However, your education is not yet complete. With each passing year you’ll continue to be tested and learn new lessons. You’ll find success and you’ll make mistakes. The wise will learn from both. Some of you will go on to do great things and develop creative ways to improve society. Some will provide the brawn that makes those innovations possible, which is as it should be. This world needs architects and artists; doctors and day laborers. It needs people to pitch in and use their skills accordingly. Each generation has its own challenges, and each must carry the torch. It’s now being passed to you. Take hold of it and run like the wind. Above all, enjoy the journey and live in the moment, which is something I suspect you’ve already learned to do quite well.

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for June 25-26 at Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights. It typically draws about 1,000 people, and Jennifer hopes it will still take place. If not, she said it may be live-streamed. The recital will have two performances that showcase all the students and will include ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and hip-hop. For more information, call 651-552-7392 or visit www. thedancecentermn.com.

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Fort Snelling area for selling moonshine to Native Americans, settlers and soldiers alike. In his 60s at the time, he moved his illegal liquor business to nearby Fountain Cave, which had an ample supply of running water that he used in his still. There he created a tavern called Pig’s Eye Pandemonium. It was popular with the local community, and a small village grew around it. The place was colloquially known as Pig’s Eye Landing among steamboat pilots, who delivered mail there that was addressed simply to “Pig’s Eye.” The name stuck until the arrival of Father Galtier. As soon as he learned of Parrant’s nefarious reputation, Galtier purposely built a chapel on a nearby bluff and named it after the famed saint. Legend says Galtier re-

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Pierre “Pig’s Eye” Parrant cited these words during the chapel’s dedication: “Pig’s Eye, converted thou shalt be, like Saul; Arise, and be, henceforth, Saint Paul!” Galtier’s words evidently had persuasive power because the townsfolk adopted the new name. Parrant eventually set up another tavern in what is now Lowertown but was evicted from that site as well. Three years later he lost his claim to land he tried to homestead and was forced to evacuate. Some accounts say he retreated to Michigan and died along the way. Others

state he ventured to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and lived there as a squatter until his death. Parrant’s legacy lives on in the myriad bars and restaurants that pay tribute to him. For instance, the Spot Bar at 859 Randolph Ave. has a sign that displays his likeness. The former Pig’s Eye Brewing Company, established in 2002 and in business for about a decade, brewed three beers named after Parrant: Pig’s Eye Pilsner, Pig’s Eye Lean Light and Pig’s Eye Ice. In addition, a city park is named in his honor. Pig’s Eye Regional Park at 81 Fish Hatchery Rd. is St. Paul’s largest park in terms of landmass. It offers hiking, fishing, bird watching and archery, as well as the 500-acre Pig’s Eye Lake. Fountain Cave is no longer accessible. Its entrance was buried in 1960 by the construction of Shepard Road. A historical marker can be found at 437 Shepard Rd.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is scheduled to begin a project this year that will build seven new islands in Pig’s Eye Lake, a backwater of the Mississippi River just east of downtown. The Corps will use material dredged from the river bottom to create low elevation islands with sand benches and native plantings. The goal is to reduce shoreline erosion, improve vegetation and create new habitat for waterfowl. The lake is home to the Pig’s Eye Island rookery, one of the largest in the state for birds that nest in colonies, including great egrets, blackcrowned night herons, great blue herons, double-crested cormorants and American white pelicans. Water quality in the lake is poor due to sedimentation and run-off of pollutants. The lake is next to the former Pig’s Eye dump, which according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, deposited more than 8 million cubic yards of residential and industrial waste into a 230-acre wetland between 1956 and 1972. From 19771985, the Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plant also dumped an estimated 236,000 cubic yards of wastewater treatment sludge ash there. Remediation efforts began in 1999 to remove drums of waste along Battle Creek and to cover the entire site with at least two feet of clean soil. Trees and other vegetation were planted to help prevent erosion and reduce contaminants from reaching the groundwater. The $12.6 million project is scheduled to begin this

fall and be completed in 2022. The Corps will cover $8.4 million of the cost and Ramsey County will provide the remainder. Local conservation group Friends of the Mississippi River supports the effort.

Winslow Apts. now open The Winslow, West St. Paul’s newest senior affordable housing development, received its first residents on May 23. The 172-unit development is located at 1635 Marthaler Ln. The building features one-and two-bedroom units, with 113 units still available. The units feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, 9-foot ceilings, pendant lighting, large windows and vinyl-plank flooring. In addition, the complex includes a two-story clubroom, lounge and kitchen, craft room, fitness center, salon, outdoor deck with grilling stations, business center, game room and theater. For more information, visit www.WinslowWestStPaul. com or call 651-228-7665.

Student Notes University of NebraskaLincoln: Benjamin Stark was named to the chancellor’s scholar list. Ashley McDew earned a bachelor of science in education and human sciences. Shelby Sieden earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. The University of Tampa: Clare Sevenich earned a bachelor of arts in communication.

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tance who is a healthcare hero, reach out to them today and thank them for making a difference. We are grateful for their service, sacrifice and commitment to helping us stay healthy and safe. If you have a friend or loved one residing in a senior care community, we encourage you to contact them via mail, email, phone or video chat and let them know you care. Coronavirus has changed everyday life, but it has not changed the dedication and compassion shown by our caregivers—in fact it has only strengthened it. Cerenity Senior Care-Humboldt is proud to serve our local community with long-term care, short-term care and rehabilitation, and senior living services. We remain committed to providing life-enhancing care for our neighbors in need, as well as meaningful employment opportunities during this critical time. Thank you for your support. Cherie Stellick, executive director, Cerenity Senior Care– Humboldt, St. Paul

Distance learning comes home Staff from St. Paul City School District, a preK-12 public charter school district with three school sites, including one on the West Side, added a personal touch to their distance learning efforts, brought on by COVID-19. Staff visited students’ homes and placed yard signs in their lawns with messages of support. “We want our families to know they are being supported from afar even in these uncertain times,” said Meg Cavalier, executive director. “This closure has been difficult for all of us but our community has risen to the challenge by continuing to celebrate and care for our students above all.” For more information about the district, visit www.stpaulcityschool.org or call 651-225-9177.

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so that anyone living anywhere can get bags of emergency prepacked food from our food markets as many times a month as needed. Our Wellstone Center food market, 179 Robie St. E., is open for drive-up or walk-up curbside pick-up Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Our Francis Basket food market is open for walk-up curbside pick-up Monday and Friday, 9-11:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30

p.m. This market is located at Sibley Manor Apartments, 1293 E. Maynard Dr., #410. If you need food delivered, call 651-789-2534 Monday through Friday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Delivery is available only in Ramsey County. If you need assistance signing up for SNAP benefits, contact Luis at 651789-2520. Neighborhood House can also help those living in Ramsey County with emergency financial support. Although there is a suspension on evictions during the executive order, landlords are filing eviction paperwork for renters who are unable to pay rent or utilities right now. When the order is lifted, families will lose their homes. If you need help paying housing-related costs or finding housing, contact 651-789-2500 or

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letters a week. We talked on the phone occasionally but the letters were something special. The weeks and months went by and soon Kim was making plans to return to Portland. After 10 long months of social distancing, we were finally together again, and our relationship was stronger than ever—so strong that in less than a year we would marry and begin our lives together as husband and wife. The year we spent apart was difficult but it laid the foundation for our future together. We have our good times and bad but if we had not had that experience, I do not believe we would be where we are today. The pandemic we are all experiencing is tough. The so-

cial distancing from friends, family, teachers, pastors and anyone else we interact with is difficult. We want so badly to reach out for a handshake or a hug. We want to go to a game, movie or restaurant but we cannot. Time apart from those whom we share

our lives with can seem to last forever. Stay in touch by any means necessary, even a letter written by you with a pen and paper. It is my hope that we will come out of this better and stronger than when we went in.

ued spending time together that summer and decided we would give the “longdistance thing” a try. I drove her to the airport, we said our goodbyes and off she went. We would spend the next 10 months doing what we thought at the time was “social distancing.” During those months we went about our lives. I went to

work each day and she spent her time at the community center. I would go home each night to my empty apartment. She would return to the house she was sharing with three other women, who were also taking part in the program. I would have whatever I wanted to eat. She would have whatever she and her housemates agreed upon. It was not easy being so far apart. The one thing we did that kept us together was write letters, using a pen, paper, envelope, stamp and faith in the United States Post Office that it would reach its final destination. In those letters we shared our thoughts, hopes and dreams. We wrote of the long days at work and service, and it was common to write several

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the executive directors of the 17 district councils in the city to name one landmark that defines their neighborhood, or one they consider to be a hidden gem. Our thanks to the directors for helping make this guide possible. The tour will take you through St. Paul’s most charming areas and introduce you to the city’s rich and colorful history. Along the way you’ll discover new restaurants, quaint retail shops and parkland that you surely will want to visit again. The hunt is on. Enjoy!

District 1

Burns Ave. Overlook 1450 Burns Ave.

Nature lovers and transportation enthusiasts alike will enjoy this blufftop perch near the intersection of Burns Av-

enue and Hwy 61 (look for the blue Scenic Overlook sign announcing the entrance). Built in 1950 and restored in 2009, the overlook offers spectacular views of the Mississippi River Valley and the barges, trains, automobiles and aircraft that move through it. Consider visiting at dawn or dusk, when the sun paints pictures in the sky and the city lights below sparkle like diamonds. The area includes green space suitable for an intimate picnic, and ample parking.

District 2 Ames Lake

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As a wave of urban growth enveloped the nation after World War II, ambitious developers eyed open spaces and wetlands merely as plots suitable for housing and commercial developments, and the native landscape took a hit. Such was the case with Ames Lake, a former wetland that was filled in around 1950 to make way for the Phalen Shopping Center. That project, however, did not turn out well for the developer because of ongoing issues with groundwater. Less than 50 years later the shopping center was in bad shape and ripe for change. In 1999, the community stepped in and initiated a plan to demolish the shopping center and reclaim the wetland. Today, the site is a natural sanctuary amidst the urban landscape. One highlight is the wooden, curved walking pier jutting into the lake. Standing on the boardwalk one can see the diverse marshland habitat and hear the trill of songbirds. The lake is a short distance to the Bruce Vento Regional Trail and Phalen Regional Park.

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Swede Hollow Henge 665 Greenbrier St.

District 3

“Carlitos” Brown 407 S. Wabasha St.

In the early 2000s, hundreds of artistic statues were made of Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip characters and placed all around St. Paul. Most are gone now but a few remain, including one that celebrates Latino heritage. Charlie “Carlitos” Brown is located near Boca Chica Taco House, 407 S. Wabasha St. About one-third of the West Side’s resi-

At the north end of Swede Hollow park is Swede Hollow Henge, a circular arrangement of stones that mildly resembles the famous Stonehenge prehistoric monument near Wiltshire, England. The display was created by artist Christine Baeumler in 1997 as part of a prairie restoration project. The stones are old granite curbstones from past St. Paul Public Works street projects and are arranged in a way that invites people to gather and share conversation. The Swede Hollow neighborhood was once home to many Swedish immigrants, who began settling there in the 1860s and built shanty-style houses with no city sewer or water service. The last of these houses were razed by the City in 1956, and the area became parkland in 1973. This is the most difficult location on the tour to reach. It requires navigating more than 150 stairs from the parking lot on Greenbrier Street. Alternatively, it can be reached by

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China Friendship Garden Phalen Regional Park 1600 Phalen Dr.

The St. Paul-Changsha China Friendship Garden of Whispering Willows and Flowing Waters at Phalen Regional Park celebrates the sister-city relationship between St. Paul and Changsha, which began in 1988. St. Paul has the largest Hmong population in the United States, and many claim Changsha (capital of Hunan Province) as their ancestral home. The garden was created to promote an understanding of China and its cultural heritage, recognize contributions of continued on page 8

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District 7

Victoria Theater Arts Center 825 University Ave.

District 6

Marydale Park 542 Maryland Ave. W.

Marydale Park is a prime example of what can happen when the community works together for the common good. In 1974, North End residents banded together to transform a longtime chemical- and waste-disposal site into a city park. They worked with the City of St. Paul, which had bought the land in 1969. Today’s residents are now reaping the benefits. The greenspace alongside Loeb Lake offers many recreational amenities, including a fishing pier on the eastern shore. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has designated the lake as a children’s fishing pond. It is the perfect place to

“The Show” will go on— eventually—at the Victoria Theater. The nonprofit Victoria Theatre Arts Center purchased the building in 2014 and is slowly transforming it into an arts and community center. While the building would win no beauty contests in its current state, it’s possible to envision a brighter future. The nonprofit plans to provide intergenerational opportunities for all ages and backgrounds, foster mentorships, and promote healing through restorative justice efforts. The theater opened in 1915, offering movies and live performances. Within 10 years it had become the Victoria Café nightclub, and later Casa Grande. During Prohibition, the nightclub was raided at least twice by federal agents. The 1927 recording “Moonshiners Dance: Part One” was recorded there by Frank Cloutier and the Victoria Café Orchestra. The song is featured in the 84-track “Anthology of American Folk Music” and is the only one not recorded in the American South or Chicago, according to Historic St. Paul. Check out the fascinating Pullman Porter exhibit next door for a glimpse at the contributions African Americans made to railroads and early Civil Rights efforts.

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Rondo Plaza

820 Old Rondo Ave.

One of the most striking elements of the plaza is the collection of 18 large chimes that, when struck, are said to sing the songs of the famed Rondo neighborhood’s predominantly African American community. Rondo was destroyed in the 1950s and ’60s during construction of Interstate-94. Each chime commemorates one of the 18 north-south streets of Rondo, and each hammer features the inscription of a notable family or resident of the old neighborhood. The plaza, which opened in July 2018, features an exhibit wall with displays that celebrate the former Rondo community, as well as the multi-ethnic makeup of today’s nearby neighborhoods. The surrounding park has a lighted beacon that can be seen by drivers on I-94, giving testament that the spirit of the neighborhood lives on.

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Schmidt Brewery 882 W. Seventh St., between Jefferson and Toronto

This historic site dates to 1855 when Christopher Stahlmann opened Cave Brewery. Jacob Schmidt bought the property in 1900 and went on to become the largest brewer in Minnesota and the seventh largest in the country. Minnesota Brewing

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Co. was the last of six producers to occupy the brewery before closing in 2002. In 2012, local developer Dominium purchased it and transformed it into the Schmidt Artist Lofts, and the Rathskeller building and Keg and Case Market, which both feature several independent businesses. “The Drink” aquifer well is also there. It draws from the largest and deepest aquifer in Minnesota, the same one used for generations by the brewing companies. It’s as deep as 1,500 feet and is said to have some of the purest naturally filtered water in the Midwest. Bring your 1- to 5-gallon container to take home some of this natural refreshment for a nominal fee.

District 13 also designed several other notable structures in St. Paul, including the Harriet Island Pavilion (which now bears his name), the Highland Park Water Tower, Como Park Elementary School and the administration building at St. Paul’s downtown airport, Holman Field. The park also has a court for futsal—a variant of soccer played on a hard surface with a smaller, harder, low-bounce ball—and may be a training ground for budding soccer players dreaming of playing professionally at nearby Allianz Field.

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Cafesjian’s Carousel

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr.

For more than 75 years these painted ponies loped a circular track at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. In 1988 it appeared they were headed for pasture. After unsuccessfully finding a buyer, the carousel’s owner loaded 20 of the horses and a chariot aboard a truck bound for auction in New York. After hearing the news, a St. Paul couple stepped in to save the day. Peter Boehm and Nancy Peterson quickly organized a nonprofit and raised funds to save the St. Paul treasure. The largest donor, Gerard L. Cafesjian, an executive with West Publishing Company, reportedly said: “I believe something special happens on a merry-go-round. The music, the magic and the movement combine to create a one-of-a-kind experience. When we preserve the carousel, we also preserve that joy and hope—that happiness—for the entire community, for years to come.” The carousel, which is temporarily closed, is typically open six days a week May through Labor Day, and weekends through October. Cost is $3 for ages 1-89, with free days offered once a month May through September. For more information, visit www.ourfaircarousel.org.

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Hamline Park

1564 Lafond Ave.

The park’s historic 2-story limestone playground shelter dates to 1938. It was designed by Clarence Wiginton, the country’s first African American municipal architect, who

Allianz Stadium 400 Snelling Ave. N.

Sure, this one is hard to miss if you ever travel I-94 but now is the time to take a closer look at the home of Minnesota United FC of Major League Soccer. The 19,400-seat stadium opened in April 2019. Take a photo in front of the UNITED sculpture then enjoy a quiet stroll around the complex without having to dodge enthusiastic fans eager to get inside. Catch a glimpse of the field by peeking in the glass doors at the northeast entrance near the ticket booth. Commercial redevelopment is underway nearby, and more is to come. The St. Paul Port Authority is applying for grants to clean the soil on land near the stadium to make way for a mixed-use development with housing, retail and office space, and a parking garage. The project is scheduled to begin in October.

District 14

Stonebridge Oval 2250 W. Stanford Ct.

District 12

Milton Square 2262 Como Ave.

One of St. Paul’s most charming commercial districts is nestled among the towering trees near Como and Carter avenues. Milton Square is owned by Mary Ann Milton, one of the first female realtors in the city. Attracted to its Old World European charm, she purchased the complex in 1957. Today, the century-old building includes nine residential flats and nearly a dozen tenants, including boutiques, cafes and Winding Trail Books, an independent bookstore that opened in July 2019. Nearby is the equally historic and charming St. Anthony Park Branch Library, 2245 Como Ave. This repository of knowledge is a branch of the St. Paul Public Library and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1917 with money donated by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

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The unassuming 15-foot traffic median filled with grass and pine trees at the intersection of Stanford Court and Woodlawn Avenue belies its former glory. The site was once part of Stonebridge, the decadent estate of Oliver Crosby, co-founder of American Hoist and Derrick. He bought nearly 40 acres in 1907 and spent years building a 20,000-square-foot, 24-room mansion. He spared no expense on the grounds itself, which included two artificial lakes, waterfalls and a large sunken garden. Crosby and his wife Elizabeth took occupancy in 1916 but his time there was short; he died six years later. By 1944, the family could no longer afford the upkeep or taxes and forfeited the property to the State of Minnesota. The State considered using it for the governor’s residence but decided against it, and the mansion was demolished in 1953. The stone bridge after which the estate was named can still be seen on private property of 280 Mississippi River Blvd., visible from the public trail. continued on page 12

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member of the H-Club Board. For the past decade, she has served as the Board’s secretary-treasurer, organized registration and volunteers for the Hall of Fame dinner, secured advertising in the Hall of Fame booklet, served as a member of the H-Club Golf Tournament Board and has annually presented the H-Club scholarship on Awards Night. “Denice is the understated backbone of our committee,” said Tony Ruiz. “She is indispensable. If there is something that needs to get done, it is always Denice who is there to save the day.”

‘83 Badminton Team In 1983, the Humboldt High School Badminton Team plowed its way through the City Conference with a perfect 10-0 record defeating all five of their opponents at home and on the road. Along the way, they secured shutout victories over Harding, Highland Park and Central twice. The team was led by junior Penny Schuldt, the City

Conference tournament champion. She defeated five opponents in succession and won the championship match convincingly, 11-0, 11-7. Schuldt was an All-Conference selection and the team’s MVP. “Chris Andrews was a terrific coach and everything came together that season,” recalled Schult. “She set up a Ladder Challenge—competing against each other full bore in practice really prepared us for our matches.” Janet Dorn and Mor Xiong won five consecutive matches to capture the City Conference doubles championship. The team was feted at a post-season banquet at the Seasons Inn. The MVP runners-up were Tammy Lopez and Lisa DeTomaso. Other key contributors included Ceci Flores (Most Improved Award), Trang Le, Hnou Thao and Yolanda Reeves (Best Attitude Award).

Inductees Bernie Lancette, Class of 1965, was a native West

Sider, like most of his Humboldt contemporaries. He grew up on the corner of Livingston Avenue and Baker Street and spent long hours as a youth on the Baker playground. It was in 1961 that Humboldt, under the tutelage of the legendary coach Bob Ryan, added wrestling to the interscholastic curriculum, and Lancette became a varsity member as a ninth-grader. “It was a very exciting time,” recalled Lancette. “Coach Ryan was a great motivator and a great coach and the program really took off under his leadership.” Lancette was victorious in the St. Paul City Conference Championships as a sophomore at 95 lbs, junior (103) and senior (112). He served as a team captain and was named team MVP as a senior. Lancette was also a twoyear letter winner on the tennis team coached by Martin Lee. In the spring of 1965, he and teammate John Fischer finished runners-up in the doubles competition at the City Conference championships. As a student at Inver Hills Community College, he was a member of the ten-

nis team that captured successive Minnesota Junior College championships. Lancette served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1971. His Aviation Supplies Commanding Officer was future NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach. Lancette served as a St. Paul Community Education coordinator from 1978 until his retirement in 2013. He and his wife Colleen live in Cottage Grove and are the parents of two children, Joe and Alina. Jim Kuitu, Class of 1965, grew up on the corner of West Sydney Street and Dodd Road and attended the Douglas and Bryant Grade School. “Baker playground was two blocks away and we spent hundreds of hours there,” he said. “Mike Foley was one of my youth hockey coaches and he steered me in the right direction. I also recall a time when Bill Cunning, the playground director, threw his keys at my head. I don’t remember what it was for, but I probably had it coming.” Kuitu had a stellar hockey career at Humboldt, even getting a brief taste of the

varsity as a ninth grader. He sings the praises of his two coaches, Bill Funk and John Ettlinger. “They were both great people and very instrumental in my growth as a person and a hockey player,” he said. “Although I was a defenseman, they encouraged me to ‘give and go’ with the puck and make myself a part of the offense, too.” Kuitu earned three varsity letters and, along with teammates Ron Gordon and Ray Haas, served as a team captain as a senior. He was the lone All-City selection on the 1965 squad that finished 10-4-2 in the conference and came within one game of qualifying for the state tournament. Kuito was also an outfielder on the 1965 baseball team that finished runnersup in the state tournament. He took his hockey talents to Gustavus Adolphus College and, playing alongside Humboldt Hall of Fame inductees Chuck Linnerooth and Walter Awada, was a member of four MIAC championship teams. Kuito and his wife Linda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2019.

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Their lives have been enriched by their two children, Eric and Justin, and five grandchildren. Doug Ruiz, Class of 1973, grew up on Winifred Street and it didn’t take long for his older brother Tony (Class of 1968) to introduce him to sports. While a student at Roosevelt Junior High, his 13- and 14-age Mexican American Athletic Council baseball teams won back-toback City Championships. “In our youth it seemed that our daily life consisted of playing three sports and going to school,” said Ruiz. “I learned from some great coaches including my brother and my uncle, Harry Gaston.” Ruiz got his first taste of varsity football as a sophomore, due to an injury. He entered the game as the blocking back in Coach Mauer’s single wing offense. When quarterback Gary Winge told him to block #86, he did so with such aplomb that tailback Dave Hanson scored four touchdowns in a blowout victory over Central. As a senior, Ruiz was a team captain and never came off the field. He played

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Peppermint ice cream helps “I love seeing all the people in the park,” my sister told me on the phone the other night. “I can tell who is together because they are walking in little clumps!” I love that idea: little satellites orbiting the park—usually with a dog—keeping a safe distance from the other orbiting clumps nearby. My sister is in a clump consisting of herself, her husband, their two children, a dog and a cat. (I’m not sure if the cat considers himself part of the clump or not. Possibly not.) The kids are doing their homework in record time, sports are discontinued but music lessons continue. They are playing a lot of ping-pong and canasta. My cousin, Dane, is in a clump of one so I was kind of worried about him and called him up. He seemed to be doing okay, all things considered. He’s laid off

but getting a lot of house projects done. I caught him when he was out walking. “I’m on my annual walk,” he told me. “Annual?” “No, I meant daily. I’ve been walking every day.” I was prepared to believe it was annual as I don’t generally think of Dane as being big on exercise. But I’m glad to hear he’s taking care of himself. I think that’s what we all need to do, as best as we can. I’m in a clump of three these days—it’s just me, my husband Peter, and my anxiety. It wouldn’t be crowded with just Peter and me but it’s true what they say: three’s a crowd. I get free-floating anxiety, and these times seem to promote it. Peter is amazingly patient with me, although he gets anxious when I get anxious, and the atmosphere becomes a little electric in the house. That’s

leading runner and was the team captain and an All-City selection as a senior. At 6’1,” Pieper was a fouryear starter on the basketball team. Midway through the 1975-76 season Coach Norm Rynard benched his upperclassmen and inserted four promising sophomores—John Martin, Raymond Green, Davy Lucio and Steve Elizondo—into the starting lineup along with Pieper. The five played together for two and a half years and it paid dividends. The 1977-78 team won the school’s first outright City Championship since 1919. Humboldt finished 16-2 in the 10-team conference that included Cretin, St. Thomas Academy and Hill-Murray. Pieper was a three-time All-Conference selection and his 749 points scored ranked sixth all-time. His 68 games played in the

usually when I go for a walk. A walk helps but peppermint ice cream is what really works wonders. My consumption of peppermint ice cream has shot through the roof. In the past, Peter has accused me of being an ice cream snob. I scrutinize the ingredient list. I try to buy ice cream with fewer thickeners and additives, and more natural ingredients. But none of this matters if it’s peppermint ice cream. There are no rules for peppermint ice cream. Everyone knows that. I don’t even read the ingredient list because, what do I care? It’s peppermint ice cream! It’s bright pink and has little pieces of pepper-

mint candy right in it. No matter how bad the news of the day might be, a little peppermint ice cream is certain to make things better. No matter how anxious I might get, I can always eat peppermint ice cream. Two days ago, we went to the grocery store. We are trying to limit our trips and hoped to buy enough for three weeks. We donned our masks, packed the hand sanitizer, and headed out. I bought all the produce, Peter bought dairy and dry goods, and we reconvened in the parking lot, feeling like we had just completed a major expedition.

Back at home, I was rinsing off the huge supply of fruit and vegetables while Peter unloaded his bags. That’s when I noticed it. “You only bought one carton of peppermint ice cream?” “Well, yeah, but we have one in the freezer.” “That one is almost gone.” “Oh. How much peppermint ice cream do you think you’ll need?” This was a difficult question to answer. How much peppermint ice cream will I need? I’m hoping not too much more. Till next time.

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City Conference is a record that still stands. Pieper was also a four-year starter on the baseball team. Over his career, he played every position but catcher and was twice named to the AllCity team. He continued his baseball career as a four-year starter at Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm. “Norm Rynard was my basketball and baseball coach at Humboldt and I owe so much to him,” said Pieper. “I’m also very appreciative of my teammates, my classmates and the support we received from the community.” As a senior, Pieper was presented the “H” Blanket, a fitting reward for his stellar athletic career. He is now in his 34th year as an elementary teacher and high school basketball coach in Hesperia, Calif. He and his wife Bridget have four children.

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but I have great memories of my years there.” Muños lives in South St. Paul and has served as a firefighter for the St. Paul Fire Department for 23 years. He and his wife Denise have five children. Tim Pieper, Class of 1979, played youth sports with his West St. Paul buddies. His father was a principal in St. Paul and moved the family to Baker Street in the St. Paul School District so Tim could attend Humboldt. He was an instant sensation, playing on the JV teams in football, basketball and baseball as a seventh grader. As an eighth grader in 1974, Pieper suited up for the Twin City football game. After ninth grade, his dad convinced him to give up football to participate in cross country. For three seasons, he was the team’s

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As a ninth grader wrestling at 105 pounds, Muños was undefeated and accumulated the most points and most pins in the City Conference. It was the first of four consecutive years that he earned All-City honors. Muños advanced to the state tournament as a sophomore (126), junior (132) and senior (145), the first wrestler in school history to represent Humboldt at the state tournament three times. He still ranks third all-time in career victories. In addition, Munos was a two-year varsity letter winner on the football team, also coached by Ryan. He was a disruptive 160-pound defensive end who recorded 22 tackles in a single game against Hill-Murray. “Humboldt was a fantastic school,” he recalled. “I wish I would have paid more attention to the academic side,

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blocking back and defensive end and on all of the special teams. He was rewarded with All-City recognition. Ruiz was also a three-year lettermen as a defenseman on the hockey team coached by Ralph McDonough. “He was a great coach and it was a pleasure to play for him,” he said. “We didn’t have great teams but we played hard and were always competitive.” In the spring, his focus switched to baseball. In his two years on the varsity he played in the outfield and did some relief pitching. His forte was timely hitting and hitting with power. He was an All-City selection as a junior and a team captain as a senior. The highlight of his baseball career was going 2-3 against Highland Park’s ace, Jack Morris. Ruiz worked as an electrician for 32 years and now resides in Scotts-

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Highland Water Tower

Intersection of Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway

While this 127-foot tower no longer holds water, it does hold a lot of history. Dating to 1928, it was designed by architect Clarence Wigington, who designed more than 90 other structures— including five St. Paul Winter Carnival ice palaces— while working for the City of St. Paul. The stately tower features Kasota and Bedford stone and once held up to 200,000 gallons. The observation deck, which offers panoramic views of the Mississippi River Valley, is open to the public one weekend in July and one in October. Visit www.stpaul.gov (search Highland Tower) for more details. Nearby are two modern water towers that pale in comparison aesthetically.

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In the early 1900s, St. Paul lumber baron Horace Hills Irvine snapped up one of the last desirable lots on Summit Avenue and hired Minneapolis architect William Channing Whitney to design an English Tudor country manor in the Beaux Arts style. Construction was completed in 1912 on the 14,706-square-foot stone and brick mansion, which featured 20 rooms, nine fireplaces, nine bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and two porches. In 1965, Irvine’s two youngest daughters, Clotilde and Olivia, donated the home to the State of Minnesota, and the State Legislature quickly designated it as the State Ceremonial Building and governor’s residence. The house was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Numerous political dignitaries have visited the home over the years, as have many famous actors, including Jack Nicholson, Sean Penn and those “Grumpy Old Men,” Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.

This historic 16-story building is oozing with history both inside and out. The Romanesque Pioneer building, once home to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, opened in 1889 with the first glass elevator in the United States. The Endicott building opened in 1890 and was designed by renowned architects Cass Gilbert and James Knox Taylor. The buildings were connected in the 1940s and are now on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the upper levels feature apartments, and the skyway level has retail establishments. The ground level has the Minnesota Museum of American Art, which bounced around St. Paul for more than 90 years before finally finding its permanent home here. The M features an extensive collection of more than 5,000 pieces that define the American experience from the 19th century to the present. You can take a virtual tour at https://mmaa. org. Admission is free, although the museum is temporarily closed because of the pandemic.

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