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Volume 56 | Number 6
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June 2022
Next chapter for local libraries
New auto shop opening soon at Robert and Marie
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obby and Steve’s Auto World has demonstrated its commitment to West St. Paul by investing $6 million to build a new full-service auto repair shop, gas station and car wash at Robert and Marie. The company demolished its former building last year and earlier this year broke ground on the new building, which is expected to open June 5. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for July. “It was always in the works to rebuild that facility,” said manager Darren Williams. “We were busy to the point where we needed to expand. We were running a three-bay shop at the time and we’re now going to have an eight-bay shop. A lot of things were also cosmetically rundown or broken and needed to be replaced. Plus, everything else on Robert has been redone or is looking new and we want to fit in. This is going to be a state-of-the-art facility.” The two-level building features a car elevator that brings vehicles to an air-conditioned shop on the top floor, which is a treat for the technicians to work in air-conditioned space. The building will also have a convenience store with hot food, grocery items and machines dispensing Caribou Coffee. The company offers free coffee and donuts to law enforcement officers, and other first responders receive discounts as well. Auto World / Page 3
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s people are lured outside by the warm sun, they’ll find many of the classic summer activities that have become staples of the community, as well as a few new ones. From music and movies in the parks to the Great Minnesota Get-Together, there are many ways to have fun in the sun, and our annual Summer Event Guide will put you in the know. COVID restrictions are continually changing, so events are subject to change. Be sure to call or check the schedules online before you go.
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ajor projects are underway to make libraries in the St. Paul Voice readership area more inviting and user friendly. At the George Latimer Central Library, public art by local artist Miko Simmons will be installed in June at the Innovation Lab, located on the third floor. This display is part of the final phase of a $125,000 remodeling project that began in 2019. The project included renovating the lab to include a soundproof recording studio pod, media lab with new equipment, a 3D printer and laser engraver, new furniture and more. An unveiling celebration is planned for June 15. The Innovation Lab offers resources for artists, small business owners and hobbyists. The project was funded by the Knight Foundation and the Todd and Martha Nicholson Family Foundation. The library is working with Minneapolis-based MSR Design on a plan to redesign the Nicholson Commons on the second floor to make the space more welcoming and comfortable. The plan is expected to be completed by June 1. Updates will take place in phases over time and a timeline is yet to be determined. The project is funded annually by the Richard and Nancy Nicholson Endowment. Celebrate Juneteenth 11:30 a.m.4 p.m., June 11, at George Latimer Central Library, 90 West Fourth Street. This all-ages outdoor event Libraries / Page 2
St. James Lutheran joins LCMS, names new senior pastor Jake Spitzack Staff Writer
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he Rev. Thomas Aadland is proof that those who dedicate their lives to serving others often find it difficult to break that habit. He recently came out of retirement to take the call as the new senior pastor at St. James Lutheran Church, 460 Annapolis Street W., West St. Paul. He was installed in late February and
The Rev. Thomas Aadland succeeds the Rev. Ralph Rokke who was senior pas-
tor for 17 years. “It’s been a delight for me to discover that this is a welltaught congregation,” said Aadland. “I retired on June 29 [2021], but they say that the past is prologue. This has been a wonderful experience for me. The people have been so gracious, welcoming and receptive to my ministry.” Aside from the typical duties of preaching, counseling and officiating marriages, Aadland oversees manage-
ment of church programs. His immediate priorities include getting acquainted with homebound members and revitalizing the congregation’s youth ministry by connecting them with Higher Things, a Lutheran nonprofit that provides resources and learning opportunities for youth. He plans to organize mission trips for the congregation and help raise funds to continue supporting mission work in other
countries. In June, members of the congregation will visit India to volunteer in an orphanage. Aadland has been on 25 mission trips to Africa in the past 12 years. “This congregation is very big on missions, both locally and globally,” said Aadland. “There are so many gifted, talented, energetic and dedicated people here. It’s just plain fun to work with them and there’s a spirit of collaboration, which I deeply
appreciate.” St. James, like many other churches, has waded through turbulent waters during the pandemic but Aadland said things appear to be getting back to normal now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased and the church once again has a senior pastor. During the pandemic the congregation was served by two part-time pastors and St. James / Page 3
C ommunity Libraries from page 1 includes performances, music, exhibits from several local African American artists, food trucks, a story stroll and more. Performances will be on the stage in the library courtyard. Thomasina Petrus performs noon1 p.m., Junauda PetrusNasah 1:30-2:30 p.m. and Lance Brunious 3-3:45 p.m. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that celebrates African-
Your community news and information source American culture. For more information, visit sppl.org or call 651-266-7000. In late May, St. Paul Public Library will select one of two designs for the renovation of the Riverview Library at 1 George St. E. The historic 1916 building hasn’t been upgraded in more than 30 years. Working with LSE Architects, the library presented the redesign options to the public in late April. One includes the addition of a new staircase and ramp to the main entry,
1,850 square-feet per level to be used as community rooms and teen spaces, new gender-inclusive restrooms, major mechanical upgrades and outdoor program space. The other option includes moving the main entry to a 200-square-foot addition with a new elevator and staircase, repurposing the old entry to become a raised plaza, adding 1,750 squarefeet at the main level for use as a community room, and expanding the teens’ and children’s area. This option also
includes gender-inclusive restrooms, mechanical upgrades and outdoor program space. After a design is selected, the library will seek further community feedback and begin the schematic design.
Wentworth Library Staff have been busy planning indoor and outdoor summer programs for all ages. In-person storytimes are set to return in June after a two-year hiatus. The library is partnering with the City of West St. Paul’s Parks
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and Recreation Department to host outdoor storytimes at 9:30 a.m., the third Thursday of each month, JuneAugust, at Harmon Park. Other youth programs include arts and crafts, music, dance and more. Among the in-person programs planned for teens are coping with stress and anxiety and low-waste lifestyles. In addition, the library will bring back teen video games in June, with more offerings of Nintendo Switch games and downloadable content. Adults can expect in-person programming on art, history, genealogy and healthcare di-
rectives this summer, as well as the continuation of virtual events and book clubs. In other news, the library has a few new faces. Jess Gould is the new youth services librarian. She has a master’s in library sciences from Valdosta State University and previously worked at St. Joseph’s library in Missouri. Nimisha Bhakta is the new senior information assistant. She has a bachelor’s in geography from the University of Minnesota and previously worked with the Dakota County Parks and Recreation department.
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Elections will be held this fall for seats in Minnesota Senate District 65 and House of Representatives District 65B. Both districts include the West Side, downtown, the northern portion of West St. Paul and other areas of St. Paul. Sen. Sandy Pappas (DFL), now in her 10th term, is seeking re-election. Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL) is not. The St. Paul Voice will include details on at least one candidate each month leading to the primary election in August. The filing deadline is May 31. Our election guide, published prior to the November 8 general election, will include profiles of all candidates for these offices.
Zuki Ellis St. Paul native Zuki Ellis is running for the Senate seat in District 65. She has an associate degree from Century College and a bachelor of science in social science and ethnic studies from Metropolitan State University. She currently serves on the school board for St. Paul Public Schools. Elected in 2015, she previously served two years as vice chair and two as chair. Under her leadership, the board expanded programs to train, hire and retain more teachers of color, and ensured that every district employee earns at least $15 an hour. Ellis supports raising the minimum wage and tying it to inflation, increasing funding for childcare programs and affordable housing initiatives, and a zero-cost model for both public transit and postsecondary education. She is an advocate for increasing funding for public schools and making an ethnic studies class a statewide graduation requirement. She supports a single-payer health plan, automatic voter registration including mailing ballots to voters, increasing the gas tax to fund infrastructure projects and legalizing cannabis. She is pro-choice, supports banning conversion therapy for gay, trans and nonbinary people, and wants to see a comprehensive sex education program for K-12. Having lost a brother to gun violence, she would work toward stricter policies for purchasing firearms, and supports hiring more crisis workers in police departments. Ellis’s volunteer work includes serving on the Minnesota School Board Association, the St. Paul Teacher Retirement Association Fund and the Association of Metropolitan School Districts. She is also president of the Friends of Oxford Pool, an organization that provides scholarships for kids to learn how to swim. For more information, call 651-321-1944 or visit zukiellis.com.
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services were only online for a few months in 2020. Today, services are held inperson and online and attract about 175 attendees across three services. Aadland’s only requirement to take the call was that the church join the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, of which he had been a missionary since 2015. St. James has been an independent evangelical Lutheran congregation for the past 26 years. Founded in 1928, it was originally part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod but was suspended from membership in 1995 because it didn’t endorse the synod’s position
on excluding women from leadership roles. On Feb. 13, the congregation voted to join the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod, with 85% support. “I’m deeply convinced that for the best interest of the congregation they really should be connected to other Christians of the same mind and heart,” said Aadland. “I believe that belonging to a greater body of Christians would strengthen their outreach in missions. It’s a very practical thing too. There’s a lot of life in a congregation but there are some things they aren’t equipped to do on their own.” Aadland’s initial call to
Auto World from page 1
Electric car charging stations are expected to be installed in the near future. Williams, the nephew of one of the company’s founders, has worked with the
company for 26 years and oversees an approximately 30-person team. Bobby Williams and Steve Anderson opened the first Bobby and Steve’s Auto World in
ministry stemmed in part from a traumatic event he experienced at a young age. “When I was three and a half, I fell down the stairs and cracked open my skull, severed my cephalic artery and got a concussion,” he said. “When our pastor came in [the hospital] and prayed for me, I was just a little kid trying to make sense of everything.” Reflecting on that incident in later years, he said he felt like he was given his life back and was called to missionary work. Aadland received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wheaton College in Illinois then served for nearly 20 years at the 300-member Christ Lutheran Church in Duluth, where he was senior pastor for eight years. Next, he worked in Bloomington
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The 2019 team won its first game in the Section 3AAA tournament 10-0 over Highland Park then lost 3-2 to South St. Paul. Unfazed, the Cadets won five consecutive elimination games including nemesis South St. Paul twice (12-6 and 12-3) to advance to the state tournament. They were not to be denied. The Cadets mowed down Little Falls 3-1, Austin 9-5, and Benilde-St. Margaret’s 1-0 in the state championship game with Duke Coburn pitching a six-hit shutout. The 2021 team mirrored the 2019 squad, finishing the regular season with an identical 12-8 record. They, too, played seven games in the Section AAA tournament to qualify for state. They opened with a 16-9 win over Wilmar, lost 4-3 to Grand Rapids in the semifinals and secured the thirdplace trophy with a 16-15 nail biter over Sartell. Coach Thompson pitched and played first base for the
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Sims and Dobis also see action as corner outfielders when they are not pitching, and seniors Keegan Cashill and Matthew Korf are in the mix as well. Senior captain Bobby Cunningham patrols centerfield and is the Cadets’ leadoff hitter. “Keegan and Matt are both very valuable players and they have also been a big part of the senior leadership that have made this season a special one,” said Thompson. Two other seniors who have made significant contributions are long relief pitcher Sam Petschel and the
speedy Charles Crutchfield, who serves as the #1 pinch runner for the Cadets. Like almost all of the outdoor spring high school sports teams, the Cadets baseball team was mostly confined to an indoor gym during the month of April. And like most teams, STA made the best out of the situation. “After losing 14 seniors, we knew it was going to be very important for our young players to get to know one another,” said Thompson. “They got after it and worked as hard in gym as
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they did outdoors, and that is to their credit.” STA managed to play five games in April, winning four and losing just one to Mahtomedi 7-2. Over a 29 day stretch between April 27 and May 16, the Cadets played 14 games and lost just three. As we go to press, with four games left on their regular season schedule, STA’s record stands at a scintillating 12-4. Team assessment: One of the reasons why several teams
in the Metro East Conference have fared well in the postseason in the last decade is the depth of the competition and the parity that exists throughout the conference. (Two Rivers, formerly Henry Sibley, and Mahtomedi won the Class 3A state tournament in 2016 and 2018 respectively). In 2022, Mahtomedi, Two Rivers and STA have Class 3A State Tournament aspirations. Stats usually tell the story. On the pitching side, the
collective ERA of the STA pitching staff is a miniscule 2.46. On the offensive side, Rapp, Dahl, Kotok and Engelbert are all hitting above .400 and the team’s collective batting average is .347. Finally, the Cadets have scored 105 runs to the opponent’s 63. Mahtomedi is in a different section, Coach Thompson is in firm control and his young team is biting at the bit. State tournament, here we come!
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N ews Briefs Student notes Colgate University dean’s award for academic excellence: Jack Van Meter Bob Jones University graduate: Tessa Wood, associate’s in business Minnesota State Mankato graduates: Davionna Hicks, specialist in educational leadership; Kathryn Kueppers, bachelor’s in family consumer science education, magna cum laude Four eighth-grade students from St. Thomas Academy Middle School received honorable mention recognition in the National History Day in Minnesota competition. They are Liam Kirchner, Leo Ritzenthaler, Luke Mechtel and Quang Nguyen. St. Thomas Academy senior Matthew Korf has been named Eagle Scout of the Year by the American Legion Department of Minnesota.
Estate planning DARTS is hosting a community presentation on estate planning 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 16 at DARTS, 1645 Marthaler Ln., West St. Paul. Attorney Amanda Hespen will discuss
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Spring Art Crawl The St. Paul Spring Art Crawl, which began in late April, has its final event in June. View the work – and purchase art – from more than 25 artists in the Rossmor building at 500 N. Robert St., St. Paul, June 24-25. Hours are 6-10 p.m., Friday and noon-8 p.m., Saturday. For more information, visit stpaulartcollective.org.
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events. To register, call 651403-8300. Registration is required unless noted. Flea Market and Hot Dog Cookout, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, June 22. Free. To reserve a table for the flea market or for more information, call TPAC at 651-403-8300. Vendor registration closes June 15. Introduction to the Hmong Cultural Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 2. The director of the Hmong History Museum in St. Paul will discuss Hmong culture and the Hmong Refugee Movement to the U.S. from 1975-2008. Cost is $5. Picnic box lunch available through Union Hmong Kitchen for $18. Nature Sense with Eloise Dietz, 10-11:15 a.m., Tuesday, June 7. Cost is $12. Olive Grove tour and presentation by owner Natalie Jaeger, 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, June 8 at Olive Grove, 720 Main St., Mendota Heights. Cost is $5. Muffins with the Mayor, 9-10 a.m., Thursday, June 23. This is your chance to meet and share your concerns with West St. Paul Mayor David Napier. Perspective Drawing, 1-3 p.m., each Monday in June. Learn how to create the linear illusion of depth and dimension by using perspective drawing. Cost is $58. Mindfulness & Meditation for Better Health, 9-10 a.m., Tuesdays, June 7-July 12. The class will practice using mindfulness and meditation techniques to help focus the mind on a particular thought, object, or activity. Cost is $20. Caregiver Support Group, 1:30-3 pm., Wednesday, June 8. Free.
STA names head hockey coach St. Thomas Academy has named Mike Randolph as its new head hockey coach. The former Olympian is the
third-most winningest high school hockey coach in Minnesota history, according to STA. Randolph has coached at the high school and collegiate levels for more than 45 years, amassing 658 career wins and earning a place in the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Prior to joining STA as an assistant coach in 2021, Randolph was head coach at Duluth East for 32 years, leading the Greyhounds to the state tournament 18 times, earning the championship twice, runner-up six times, third place five times and fifth place three times. In addition to his Hall of Fame honor, Randolph was the Class AA Coach of the Year in 2012-2013. Prior to Duluth East, Randolph coached at Duluth Cathedral, Duluth Denfeld, University of Minnesota-Duluth and the College of St. Scholastica. Randolph’s playing career included the 1976 US Olympic Team, four years in the minors, two years in the British Columbia major juniors and four years for Duluth Cathedral High School.
WSP resident leads craft council West St. Paul resident Andrea Specht was recently named executive director of the American Craft Council (ACC), a national nonprofit based in Minneapolis that works to advance the craft field and its artists. She comes to the council from Normandale Community College, where she was executive director of its foundation and vice president of advancement since 2019. Previously, she served for 10 years as executive director of Artistry, a multidisciplinary arts organization based in Bloomington. Under Specht’s leadership, Artistry developed a community-based arts education program that engaged more than 75 nonprofit partners and launched a public-private partnership that led to the nation’s first municipal Creative Placemaking Commission. “I am honored by the council’s faith in my leadership and excited to step into a role that will capitalize so fully on my diverse experiences as a visual artist, attorney, nonprofit executive, and arts advocate,” said Specht in a statement. “To me the work of advancing craft – with its deep connections to culture and history and its remarkable capacity to help us understand ourselves and others – is the work of advancing more vibrant and just communities. It’s extremely compelling work, and I look forward to collaborating with the council’s talented staff and board to realize our organization’s full potential.” A graduate of Macalester College and the University of St. Thomas School of Law, she practiced law for several years between stints in the nonprofit sector. She was a studio arts major at Macalester. “While I gave up my studio practice years ago, I retain the heart and hands of a maker and focus my creative energies on pursuits ranging from cooking and baking to gardening to pysanky-making (decorating Ukrainian eggs),” she said.
West Side housing Buhl Investors plans to remove vacant warehouses near Harriet Island to make way for a 221-unit marketrate apartment building at 150 Water St. and 56-70 affordable apartments at 115 Plato Blvd. The new housing project will be called Farwell Yards.
St. Paul parks ranked #2 The Trust for Public Land recently ranked St. Paul’s parks second best in the nation out of the 100 most populous cities. Washington D.C. received top billing. The ranking is based on park spending per capita and the
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Music & Movies St. Paul’s Parks and Recreation department will present free outdoor movies at several parks. Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset, and some have pre-show activities. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are encouraged to bring food and a blanket or lawn chair. “Jumanji: The Next Level,” July 21 at the Highland Pool House; “Up,” July 28 at the West Minnehaha Recreation Center; “Encanto,” July 29 at El Rio Vista Recreation Center; “Major League,” Aug. 4 in the parking lot at Rice and Arlington Fields; “Luca,” Aug. 10 at Sibley Manor; “1985 (Hmong audio with English subtitles),” Aug. 12 at Lake Phalen Beach House; “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” Aug. 19 at Como East Pavilion; “Sandlot,” Aug. 26 at Edgecumbe Recreation Center; “Peewee’s Big Adventure,” Sept. 9 at Lake Phalen Beach House; “Happy Gilmore,” Sept. 16 at Highland Golf Course; and “Napoleon Dynamite,” Sept. 23 at Harriet Island. For more information, visit www.stpaul.gov or call 651-
Bands on the Boulevard offers free, outdoor concerts every Tuesday in July at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. 292-6508. Music at Mears Park begins at noon. The lineup includes: Trevor McSpadden, June 7; Single Cell, June 8; Todd and Tina, June 14; Women Who Groove, June 15; Chance Reiniesch, June 21; Joan, June 28; Juggslugger, June 29; “29:11:00,” July 6; Granger Moonshine, July 12; Legendary Percolators, July 19; to be determined, July 20; Steven’s Family Band, July 26; Sonic
Love Child, July 27; Saint Suburbia, Aug. 2; to be determined, Aug. 3; Capital Wind Ensemble, Aug. 9; and 99er’s, Aug. 10. Lowertown Sounds will present free outdoor concerts 6-9:30 p.m., Thursdays, in Mears Park June 9 through Aug. 25 (no events on June 30 and July 7). The lineup includes The New Standards, Monica LaPlante, Malamanya, Flamin’ Oh’s, Jillian Rae, Heiruspecs, Joyann
Parker, and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase – benefiting the St. Paul Yellow Ribbon Network. Guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs. For more information, visit www. lowertownsounds.com. Bands on the Boulevard is a free, outdoor concert series featuring Minnesota musicians at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. Concerts will be held 6:30-8 p.m. every Tues-
day in July. The line-up is yet to be determined. Food and activities begin at 6 p.m. Visitors may bring a lawn chair and a picnic. For more information, visit www.mnhs.org or call 651-259-3000. The City of Mendota Heights is hosting the following free concerts in its parks: Teddy Bear Band, 6-6:45 p.m., June 1 at Mendakota Park; Skippin Stones, 6:30-8 p.m., June 15 at Market Square Park; DJ Party Unit, 6-6:45 p.m., June 29 at Mendakota Park; Up South, 6-7:30 p.m., July 13 at Market Square Park; Sons of Groove, 6:30-8 p.m., July 27 at Mendakota Park; Funktion Junction, 6:30-8 p.m., Aug. 12 at Mendakota Park; and Rockin’ Hollywoods, 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 24 at Mendakota Park. The cities of West St. Paul and Mendota Heights are hosting outdoor movies this summer. Scheduled are: “Encanto,” June 17 at Harmon Park; “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” July 15 at Southview Park; and TBD (voter’s choice), Aug. 12 at the West St. Paul Regional Athletics Center. Movies begin at 8
p.m. For more information, call 651-552-4100. Groovin’ in the Garden free concerts are held 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday, June 8-July 27 at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr. Innocent Reggae Band, June 8; Annie & the Bang Bang, June 15; Porky’s Groove Machine, June 22; and Flamin’ Oh’s, June 29. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs. Free concerts also take place at the Como Lakeside Pavilion. Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello Band, 7-8:30 p.m., May 29; Minnesota State Band, 5-6 p.m., May 30; South Washington County Community Band, 8-9:30 p.m., May 31; Hell-Burnin’ Sinners, 7-9 p.m., June 1; Scary Numan, 2:30-4:30 p.m., June 4; Grupo Mio, 7-9 p.m., June 4; Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band, 7-8:30 p.m., June 5; 2 Believe Performance Band, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 8; River City Jazz Orchestra, 7-8:30 p.m., June 9; Beer Choir, 7-8:30 p.m., June 10; Disco Kingz, 7-9 p.m., June 11; Matt Herzog
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Como Park Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr., features flora and fauna from around the world, including giraffes, gorillas, lions, tigers, the ever-popular polar bear and more than a dozen botanical gardens. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sun. Admission is a suggested donation of $3. Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.comozooconservatory. org or call 651-487-8201. Como Town amusement park is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Sun. It features kiddie rides, family rides and thrill rides, such as the Soaring Eagle zip line which travels 420 feet across the park, peaking at 85 feet.
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been fully restored to the way they looked when new in 1914, and a fully restored organ that plays waltzes, marches and popular tunes. Summer hours are 11 a.m.1:15 p.m., Mondays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thurs.-Fri., and 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. Tickets are $3; infants under age one ride free. Enjoy free rides on May 31 and June
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Fairs & Festivals The Flint Hills International Family Festival returns fully in-person for its 22nd year, May 31-June 4, at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., and surrounding areas. The festival will feature indoor performances for under $10, free outdoor
entertainment and art-making activities. Food trucks, a beer garden and a free family dance party featuring Twin Cities band “Nunnabove” is on June 3. Indoor performances include: “Birdhouse Factory,” by Cirque Mechanics, 6 p.m., June 3, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., June 4; “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical,” by Artistry Theater and Visual Arts, 1 p.m., June 4; and “Be Your Own Superhero,” by SHAPESHIFT, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., June 4. School Days are held May 31-June 3 and Family Days run June 3-4; Family Day hours are 5-8 p.m., Friday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday. For tickets or more information, visit www.ordway.org/festival or call 651224-4222. WaterFest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., June 4 at Lake Phalen Park, 1600 Phalen Dr. This free, family festival offers an opportunity to learn about the importance of water management, wildlife habitat, and the unique ecological features of the region’s watershed. Experience activities on and around the water with Voyageur canoe and sailboat rides, paddle-
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called Jazz Fest Live, which has supported jazz musicians throughout the pandemic. For more information, visit www.twincitiesjazzfestival. com. Lowertown Blues & Funk Fest will host free concerts 2-10 p.m., Saturday, July 16, at Dual Citizen Brewing, 725 Raymond Ave. The Crow Band, 2:30 p.m.; The Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe, 4:30 p.m.; Selwyn Birchwood, 6:30 p.m.; and four-time Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland, 8:30 p.m. Erik Christenson will perform at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. on the Juke Joint Stage. For more information, visit www.lowertownbluesfestival.com. The Dakota County Fair takes place Aug. 8-14 at the Fairgrounds, 4008 W. 220th St., Farmington. Highlights include musical entertainment, demolition derby, midway rides, talent contests, grandstand shows, car and livestock shows, historic village and food. For more information, visit www.dakotacountyfair.org or call 651-463-8818. The Minnesota State Fair takes place Aug. 25-Sept. 5 at the State Fairgrounds, 1265 N. Snelling Ave. The Fair showcases Minnesota’s finest in agriculture, art and industry, hundreds of concession stands, a giant Mid-
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Take a Kid Fishing Take a Kid Fishing weekend is June 10-12. Ages 16 and older may fish for free without a license if accompanied by a youth or child age 15 or younger. Great shore fishing opportunities abound on the Mississippi River, Lake Phalen in St. Paul, Pickerel Lake in Lilydale, and Thompson and Marthaler lakes in West St. Paul. For more information visit, www.dnr.state.mn.us/ takeakidfishing or call 651296-6157.
Historical tours The Minnesota Historical Society has reopened local historic sites and museums, including the Sibley Historic Site, the James J. Hill House and Fort Snelling. For more information, visit mnhs.org. The Sibley Historic Site is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, May 28-Sept. 5 at 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 65 and
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Walking tours The Landmark Center is offering free guided walking tours, Wednesdays at 10 a.m., June through August. All tours are free, but reservations are required. It Happened Right Here: St. Paul’s Origins Tour explores downtown and provides stories about the city’s first settlers. The tour is held the first Wednesday of each month, departing from the
Kellogg and Robert Street entrance to Kellogg Park. The Rice Park Tour circles one of St. Paul’s most iconic parks and observes the surrounding buildings that gave the park its central role in city events and celebrations. The tour is held the second Wednesday of each month. It departs from the Landmark Center at 75 5th St. W. The Great River Tour travels along the Mississippi, highlighting buildings and locations that helped make St. Paul the city it is today. This tour is held the third Wednesday of each month, departing from Upper Landing Park at Shephard Road and Chestnut Street. For more information, visit www.landmarkcenter.org or call 651-292-3276.
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Safe Summer Nights The St. Paul Police Department is collaborating with the Safe Summer Nights organization to offer free hot dogs and hamburgers, beverages and outdoor activities at parks and recreation centers throughout the city. Events are Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. The schedule is: McDonough Rec Center,
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“It’s a great time to get old!” That’s what my husband, Peter, says. He’s right. And getting old is – as the saying goes – better than the alternative. I was thinking this while waiting for my father to get a pacemaker. Carrie Classon My father had no idea he CarrieClasson.com needed a pacemaker until two days before he got one. The cardiologist had been stairs, so this was not a good monitoring his heart because development. The monitor he was suddenly becoming revealed that his heart was tired and winded just from beating much more slowly going up a flight of stairs. My than it was supposed to. SPV-Con-June2022V-Eng.qxp_Layou “It’s been a cold spring,” I dad typically climbs a lot of told him. “Maybe you’re just
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specifically cited as a reason they were being honored. Among the guests in attendance were two of my predecessors, Harv Bartz and John Kemp. It was truly humbling to spend time with them and reflect upon the history of Neighbors. Beth Baumann, former mayor of South St. Paul and current chair of Neighbors’ board of directors, nominated Neighbors for the recognition. Her remarks capture so much of what Neighbors has been and continues to be. Here is a portion of what she had to say. “Neighbors has affected the lives of hundreds of thousands of people throughout
its history. Their core values of respect, generosity and inclusion are lived out every day as they serve people from throughout northern Dakota County with compassion. “Neighbors has and continues to passionately serve the community. Tens of thousands of volunteers and donors have given generously in service and support of their neighbors in need. Their dedication and commitment are the reason Neighbors is still here today and will continue to be here for many years to come. “Neighbors has been a force for good for a half century. Founded by neighbors for neighbors. Providing
opportunities for our neighbors to thrive by connecting volunteers to people in need is more than a mission. It is our North Star. Neighbors is a trusted institution that stewards community resources to those in need. Throughout its history, the programs and services have adapted to meet the needs of the day. Those programs and services have included babysitting, transportation to medical appointments, telecare hotline for shut-ins and social programs. Today they provide food, clothing, household items, financial assistance and empowerment along
with many other services to the community.” The award was accepted on behalf of the entire community because Neighbors is community. The people who gathered to witness the recognition, as well as all of you reading this article, are part of the Neighbors community. That is what has made and continues to make Neighbors such a special organization. I want to thank the Rotary Club for honoring Neighbors with the 2022 Service to Others Humanitarian Recognition. It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve our community.
going into hibernation.” The cardiologist did not seem to think this was the case. She told my dad that he should get a pacemaker. “Not interested,” Dad said. My dad has avoided making major purchases since he turned 80 a few years back. He says he won’t live long enough to get enough use out of them. He has not replaced the come-along winch that is missing a few teeth. He claims it was entirely user error when the come-along failed to catch and he applied his full strength to it when he was pulling his Bobcat out of the woods. With no resistance on the winch, he flew over backward and broke a bone on his ankle.
“You need a new comealong,” I told him. “I’m not going to live long enough to buy a new comealong!” he told me. My sister got him one for Christmas. I wasn’t surprised that his initial reaction to the pacemaker was that this was another extravagant acquisition he didn’t need. The cardiologist disagreed and assured my dad that it was no big deal. They could get him in the next day, and he’d spend only a few hours in the hospital. Dad relented, the procedure went without a hitch, and his heart now beats at a more chipper pace. “It’s a great time to get old!” I told him and he agreed. I’ve written previously about how conversations
with friends are now dominated by discussions of their latest ailments. Before GPS and when my friends and I were younger, whenever there was a lull in conversation the favorite topic was “the best way to get there.” “You came up 35, huh? I always think it’s a little faster to follow the river, and then when you get to….” And so on. I remember thinking this was the dullest subject ever, comparing routes and trying to determine which one might shave 10 minutes off your driving time. “You just wasted 15 minutes talking about it!” I wanted to scream. Now there’s little point in discussing navigation since we’ve relinquished those decisions to our phones.
Instead, the most frequent discussions lately are “my current ailment.” “Yeah, I’ve had that, too. And lately, I’ve been getting pains in my.…” And so on. Thankfully, I don’t have a lot to talk about, and my dad is an excellent role model. He says, “Everyone is going to have something go wrong with them eventually. It’s just a question of what it will be.” After consenting to the pacemaker procedure, Dad asked his cardiologist what he should do differently before the procedure. “Just try to act like an 80-year-old for a few days, would you?” she suggested. I think she was kidding. My dad said he would try. Till next time.
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“Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II” is a new exhibit on display through July 3. It looks at immigration, prejudice, civil rights, heroism and what it means to be an American. “Art Speaks” is on display through July. It presents more than 150 paintings, sculptures and photos collected over the past 15 years and invites Minnesotans to explore the intersection of art and the history of the state.
“Our Home: Native Minnesota” shows how Minnesota’s native communities have retained cultural practices, teachings and values. “Votes for Women” is an online resource available on the History Center website. Learn about extraordinary women, the ratification of the 19th Amendment and more. The Center is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., ThursdaySunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students and $8 for children ages five to 17.
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Andrew Young, Landmark Center’s current artist-inresidence, will create several interactive art exhibits this summer exploring what’s beyond the five senses. All events are free. “CARE: Greenhouse Gallery,” 1-3 p.m., June 12. Visitors can decorate a planter and plant a seed. “CARE: Building Rhythms,” 5-7 p.m., June 30. Attendees will use simple wood frames and clear packing tape to make a drum that they can take home, and learn simple rhythms.
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“Northern Spark: Posters and Patches Pop-Up” is 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Saturday, June 11. Stop by the M’s lobby and sculpture court during the Twin Cities Northern Spark late-night arts festival and screen-print your own patch designed by Grupo Soap del Corazon artists. Pick up a free poster and join a bilingual guided tour of Mestizaje with local curator and educator William (Billy) G. Franklin. Guided tours begin at 9:30
and 10:30 p.m. Registration is required. “Honors Visual Art Exhibition,” displays large vinyl reproductions of the work of St. Paul Public School students. The exhibition can be seen in the M’s 4th Street exterior windows June 25July 24.
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The Flint Hills Family Festival is June 3-4. The following shows are under $10: “Birdhouse Factory,” by Cirque Mechanics, 6 p.m., June 3, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., June 4; “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical,” by Artistry Theater and Visual Arts, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., June 4; and “Be Your Own Superhero,” by SHAPESHIFT, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., June 4. Black Violin, 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 17. Tickets start at $45. Sound Mind, 7:30 p.m., June 18 and 3 p.m., June 19. Tickets start at $22.
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“Airness” is presented through June 5. Five oddball rock fanatics travel to dingy bars and cramped stages across the nation vying for a place at the National Air Guitar Championship. Tickets start at $16.
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“Summer of Space” features exhibits, movies, and experiences showing the beauty and extremes of space, as well as the science that brings people there. A free ice cream social will take place June 25. “Journey to Space” is on display through Sept. 5. Learn about the extraordinary conditions of space travel and the challenges and rewards of life on the International Space Station. See relics from past decades of space exploration, including Neil Armstrong’s gloves from Apollo 11. “A Beautiful Planet” Omnitheater film is presented June 27Sept. 8. See the beauty of earth and the evidence of climate change through the eyes of astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Theater tickets are $9.95. Museum tickets are $19.95. Both have discounts for children and seniors.
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