South St. Paul Voice April 2023

South St. Paul

Girls hockey team pulls off upset at state tourney

Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

Coming off their 4th-place fin-

ish at the 2022 state tournament, this year’s South St. Paul girls hockey team was loaded with seniors hungry to return to the bright lights and big arena. This year they finished the regular season with a 21-5-1 record and defeated Simley to make it to the state tournament, held February 24-25 at the Xcel Energy Center. While they didn’t take gold at State, they handled pressure like professionals and walked away with some hardware.

“We were a top ten team going into the season,” said Dave Palmquist, head coach of 29 years. “We had high expectations of being a pretty competitive team and the girls turned it up when they needed to throughout the season. We started off with three shutouts, and then really finished strong as the season went on.”

Seeded fourth going into the state tournament, the Packers faced fifthseed Fergus Falls in their first bout. The game was close. Neither team scored in regulation but ended with a bang when senior Sarah Wincentsen scored in double overtime to help advance the Packers to the semifinals. Using their momentum, the team fought hard against first-seed Warroad. The score was 2-1 for the majority of the game, but returning state champions Warroad were able to close it out with two more

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Jolly Huntsmen named to MN Music Hall of Fame

Peking Café celebrates 50 years

Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

Asa child, Candy Moy would walk to her family’s South St. Paul restaurant each day after school, find a table in a quiet spot and diligently work on her homework. Fast forward a half century. She’s still coming to the same restaurant each day but now, as coowner, she rarely has time to sit down. The family-owned Peking Café, 1521 5th Ave. S., celebrated its 50th anniversary in late February and will commemorate the milestone by hosting a community celebration later this summer.

Brothers Dan, Tom and Dave Retka still peform nearly 50 times a year as The Jolly Huntsman.

Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

After performing European polka in the region for 60 plus years –nearly their whole lives – three South St. Paul natives are about to be inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. Tom, Dan and Dave Retka of The Jolly Huntsmen will join the likes of Prince, Bob Dylan, the Minnesota Orchestra and a who’s who of Minnesota musicians as inductees.

“My brother Tom opened the letter and quickly informed my brother

Dave and me that we were nominated for the Hall of Fame,” said Dan Retka. “We were all surprised and excited. It’s a tremendous honor.” Dave is still a resident of South St. Paul. Dan and Tom live in neighboring communities.

The band originated in the late 1950s when their father Luverne formed the Schuhplattlers, a nod to a traditional German dance, as a way to give his sons something positive to do. With Tom (age 10) on the accordion and Dan (8) on the drums – Dave

The restaurant has survived its fair share of challenges over the years, from shifting owners of the strip mall it’s located in to the global pandemic that hit the restaurant industry especially hard.

“We were almost the last ones standing in the strip mall,” said Candy. “Upkeep at the mall was horrible so people started leaving, and then he sold the mall about four years ago. The new owner has been wonderful. He has refurbished a lot of stuff in the mall, put in a new roof, and now the whole mall is full.”

Candy was nine years old when her family immigrated to St. Paul from Hong Kong in 1969. They moved in with her grandfather Tom Moy, who had immigrated years earlier. He owned Tom Moy Café in

Final phase of $3.6M city hall remodel begins

South Metro Fire forced to work from a trailer

Jake

Spitzack

Staff Writer

South Metro Fire Department, which serves the cities of South St. Paul and West St. Paul, will spend the spring and summer operating from a double-wide trailer at the South St. Paul

public works maintenance facility while its home at South St. Paul City Hall is being remodeled. Improvements to the fire department mark the final phase of the $3.6 million South St. Paul City Hall renovation project that started last June. In addition to fixing the roof of the fire department’s apparatus bay, work will also be done to upgrade the department’s living

quarters and administrative areas. Work begins April 10 and is expected to be completed by September.

The department is operating from the trailer to maintain adequate response times in both cities.

“They can’t just operate out of the West St. Paul station,” said South St. Paul planning manager Michael Healy. He added that the fire department remodel was originally

schedule to happen first but was delayed due to supply chain issues. “The thought was that the fire department phase would happen pretty quickly because one of the big catalysts for the city hall project in the first place was that the roof is in bad shape and had pieces [of ceiling] falling on a firetruck.”

South Metro will move into the 1,440 square-foot trailer in mid-April. The de-

partment will not be open to the public while there but is operating at full capacity around the clock. Five firefighters will be housed in the trailer at any given time and the department’s vehicles will be stored inside the public works building, 400 Richmond St. E. The double-wide trailer is being rented from WillScot.

South St. Paul City Hall, 125 3rd Ave. N., was built

in 1953 and last renovated in 2007. Recent remodeling added a service counter in the main lobby, increased office and administrative space, expanded the police department, consolidated the community development and engineering departments into one space, replaced the council chamber carpeting, and improved the break and fitness rooms for the police and fire departments.

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was too young at this point – they performed mostly at neighborhood gatherings. As their popularity grew, so did the band. By the mid-1960s

Luverne added adult musicians to play alongside his then-teenage sons and the band started playing the local ballroom circuit under its new name.

Throughout the ’60s and ’70s, they performed all over Minnesota and into eastern Wisconsin. They expanded from a 3-piece to a 7-piece polka band and even recorded two vinyl albums. During that time, Luverne did a stint on the drums, Tom transitioned to playing the tenor saxophone and clarinet, and Dave joined on the tuba. The band played Dutchman style polka, typically characterized as having an “oom-pah” sound thanks to the lively tuba beats.

“Back in the ’60s we were dressed in tuxedos and sparkly, flashy tuxedo jackets,” said Dan. “That was the way

bands presented themselves on stage back in that day. When the ballroom business began to diminish, the culture changed and ballrooms started to close. My brother Tom decided to take the band in a different direction, with an emphasis not on the ballroom scene but on Oktoberfest venues. In the mid-1980s we began to dress in German costumes: little Bavarian caps along with lederhosen.”

Today, the band performs about 45 times a year at events, ethnic festivals and breweries, mostly in the summertime and through Oktoberfest in the fall. The set list includes traditional polkas and waltzes as well as easy listening rock ’n’ roll and country western tunes.

“We bring a certain feel to the gigs we do,” said Dan.

“I think they’re pleased to hear the music, and that we’re playing into their ethnic background. There are many, many people in this

part of the world that have a German or Scandinavian background and we can satisfy their need to hear music from their heritage…. It’s a lot of fun to see young people at these events. Maybe we’re the only polka band they’ve ever seen or heard, so there’s a certain amount of joy in doing that.”

Luverne passed away in 2000. After he quit performing, he worked behind the scenes for many years booking the band. With all band members now retired from their professions they join the flock of snowbirds migrating from the upper Midwest to Texas in the winter. They bring their instruments with them and many days you’ll find them pumping out polka tunes to fans in the Rio Grande Valley.

The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame was formed in 1988 to honor musicians and others who have significantly contributed to the state’s music scene. The induction ceremony is April 14 at Turner Hall in New Ulm. For more information, visit jollyhuntsmen.com.

‘Back in the ’60s we were dressed in tuxedos and sparkly, flashy tuxedo jackets,’ said Dan... ‘In the mid-1980s we began to dress in German costumes: little Bavarian caps along with lederhosen.”

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Cottage Grove and her parents Wee Ho and Kam Hoi worked there for four years before venturing out on their own to open Peking Café with Candy’s uncle Wee Ying Moy. Wee Ying eventually took over Tom Moy Café – it’s still going today – and Candy’s parents assumed full ownership of Peking Café in 1973. She and her brother Roger took over operations in 2008.

Candy’s first job was working in her grandfather’s restaurant.

“He taught me how to do change with an abacus,” she said. “Looking back, it was really fun.”

Peking Café is open for lunch and dinner, and seats about 50. Aside from the food, longtime customers attest to the friendly service found there. Candy oversees

the majority of operations and younger brother Roger works the front counter. Their mother, who is retired, still swings by every evening to wrap cookies, peel pea pods and keep tabs on things. Their father passed away two years ago.

“I welcome my customers like they are coming into my home and I treat them like my extended family,” said Candy. “The newer customers are very much connected to Roger because he sees them more. My elderly customers are the ones that come see me because I’ve known them forever. I always give them hugs and walk them to their car.”

Even after all these years she enjoys going to work.

“I love it,” she said. “You have to love it. The restaurant is like my baby.”

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Candy, Roger and Kam Hoi Moy (front) at Peking Café, 1521 5th Ave. S., South St. Paul.

Packers take seven wrestlers to state; two earn all-state honors

Tim Spitzack Editor

The South St. Paul wrestling team capped its winning season in early March by sending seven wrestlers to the State tournament. While none fulfilled their goals of being a state champ, all gained valuable experience as they squared-off against some of the top competition in the state.

“We can’t complain about how our season went,” said Don Nihart, now in his 20th season as head coach. “We finished 20-10, second in Section 4AA and had seven qualify for State. It was a decent season.”

Eighth-grader Ty Berchtold (106-pounds) had a

tough draw in the opening round losing to #1 ranked Lawson Eller from New Prague. Eller advanced and went on to win a state title.

Berchtold lost his second match to Bennett Kujawa of Becker, who placed fifth. The loss eliminated him from the tournament. Berchtold’s season record was 24-23.

“He had a great year,” said Nihart. “He’s shown good instincts in all positions and is a good scrambler.”

Junior Shane Schwab (120) lost to #7 Victor Franco from Dassel-Cokato in the first round and ended his season 34-18. “This was Shane’s third trip to State,” said Nihart. “He had a good season and had beaten several kids who were in the state tournament, and some who did well in the tournament.”

Freshman Tomas Ochocki (126) lost to Alex Lehman from Grand Rapids in the first round. “Tomas is a returning state qualifier,” said

Nihart. “He was down 3-0 late in the third period. He tried a desperation move to get the win but it didn’t work out.” His season record was 31-19.

Junior Andrew Schwab (132) lost to #5 Nick Korman from Albert Lea in the first round and ended his season 42-10. “This was Andrew’s third trip to State. He had the most wins on our team and was elite in a lot of ways. During the season he competed against and beat some top-notch kids.”

Junior Sinko Vukas (138) qualified for State but was unable to wrestle due to injury. “In the finals match at sections he landed on his head during a takedown attempt and fractured three vertebrae in his neck,” said Nihart. Fortunately, there was no serious damage. He is on the mend, wearing a neck brace for six weeks. This was his first trip to State. His season record was 33-19.

Junior Nate Berchtold had high hopes for a state medal this year but injury kept him from achieving that goal. He was ranked #6 in the state going into the sectional tournament but suffered a head injury in his semifinal match and was forced to medical forfeit out of the tournament. His season record was 43-11. Berchtold and teammate Andrew Bonk tied for the school record of most pins in a season. Each recorded 30 falls. Bonk, a junior and team captain, finished 35-17 and was third in the section, missing State by one spot. Senior Sam Bremner also finished third in the section.

Girls wrestling is rapidly growing across the state and the Packers have been keeping pace with the top

programs. The Packers were ranked as high as fourth in the state during the season and competed well. They tied #2 Hastings in a dual 30-30 and lost to #3 ranked Apple Valley 36-30. Individually, two qualified for the State tournament and each earned a medal. This is just the second year the Minnesota State High School League has offered an individual State tournament for girls.

Junior Gisele Gallegos lost to #2 ranked Madelyn Strohmayer from Aitkin in the opening round of the 114-pound weight class but advanced to the consolation bracket and eventually took sixth place. This was her first trip to State. Her season record was 24-9. “She puts in a lot of work and wrestles year-round,” said Nihart. “She was seeded #7, so she finished above her seed. She wants to be a state champ next year.”

Junior Ella George was South St. Paul’s lone section champ. She faced Lily Wolke in the opening round of the 235-pound weight class at State and lost a tight match 5-4. She advanced to the consolation bracket and eventually took sixth place. Her season record was 204. “Ella was in the State finals last year and finished second,” said Nihart. She beat the girl who finished second at State this year in her section final match and can compete with any girl in the state at her weight class.”

Freshman Vivian Diaz (100-pounds) had a strong season and finished third at sections, one spot away from making it to State. “She had a tough bracket,” said Nihart. “At the semi-finals of the boys team sections she filled in for our varsity 113-pound wrestler who was out sick and she ended up getting a pin. That was one of our most exciting matches

all year.”

During the season, girls primarily competed at four tournaments, where each wrestler got three to five matches. They also wrestled at dual meets when other teams had a competitor at their weight class. “We look forward having a full line up next year and to scheduling more teams fielding full girls line-ups,” said Nihart.

This year’s team had both brains and brawn. It was named an Academic All-State Gold Team, with a team GPA of over 3.5. Seven wrestlers also earned Academic All Section: Tomas Ochocki, Andrew Schwab, Sam Bremner, Derick Boettjer, King Thompson, Andrew Bonk and Ella George.

Nihart is losing only one senior to graduation. All State qualifiers will return, providing a strong nucleus for their quest to be a toptier team.

State tournament qualifiers Gisele Gallegos, Ella George, Sinko Vukas, Shane Schwab, Tomas Ochocki, Andrew Schwab and Ty Berchtold.

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points in the last eight minutes, sending the Packers into a third-place contention match against secondseed Proctor Hermantown, whom they had lost to 3-6 in the regular season.

The girls put the disappointment of their semifinal loss behind them and returned to the arena the next morning ready to play. The game turned out to be another nail-biter. Both teams scored one point in the first period, then Proctor Hermantown pulled ahead with a one-point lead in the second. South St. Paul tied the game about one minute into the third and the teams clashed for the remainder of the period before entering overtime. Then, in the heat of the moment, sophomore Bailey Vesper scored – a hat trick for her – to secure third place for the Packers.

“It was a thrilling finish to our season to get that third-place trophy,” said Palmquist. “The girls were super excited. They worked really hard to get to that point. It’s hard to win at the state tournament, and to beat a quality team at the end was very satisfying for them and our coaches.”

This year’s starting lineup consisted of forwards Bailey

Vesper, Sarah Wincentsen, Alyiah Danielson, Alida Ahern, Lauryn Buchan, Kylie Stengel, Annie Felton and Paige Johnson; center Eva Beck; defenders Ruby Joswiak, Lily Pachl, Kylie Evazich and Inga Oelerking; and goalie Delaney Norman. Team captains were Wincentsen and Norman. Pachl led the team in goals with 24, and Wincentsen and Vesper both scored 22. Norman had 521 saves at the net.

“I think the biggest strength with the team was our chemistry,” said Palmquist. “We had 10 seniors including our student manager. It was a really good, cohesive group. They got along well and everybody put team first.”

With the loss of so many seniors, Palmquist said the key for next season will be getting junior varsity players to step up. Assistant coaches Corey McGinn and Josh Palmquist are also helping craft the next lineup. Josh is Dave’s son and has been in that role for nine years. The Packers have made 17 appearances at State since the program was established. They won first place at State in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006.

The senior-loaded team celebrates after receiving their third-place trophy.

‘I think the biggest strength with the team was our chemistry,’ said Palmquist. ‘We had 10 seniors including our student manager. It was a really good, cohesive group. They got along well and ‘everybody put team first.’

Fitzgerald Theatre

10 E. Exchange St. St. Paul

651-370-2953

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Metropolitan Ballet presents “Sleeping Beauty,” 2 p.m., Sunday, April 2. Tickets start at $37.

Minnesota

History Center

345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul 651-259-3000 mnhs.org

Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition is featured through April 2. Visitors can learn about areas of forensic science and engage in interactive crime-solving exercises. Original manuscripts, period artifacts, and investigative tools influenced and used by Sherlock Holmes are on view.

Our Home: Native Minnesota includes historic and contemporary photographs, maps and artifacts. Visitors learn how Minnesota’s native communities have retained cultural practices, teachings and values.

Other exhibits include Minnesota’s Greatest Generation, Then Now Wow, Grainland, Weather Permitting and the online exhibit Votes for Women. The Center is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thurs.-Sun. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, and $8 for children ages five to 17.

History Theatre

30 E. 10th St. St. Paul 651-292-4323

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“Diesel Heart” is presented on select days through April 2. Inspired by Mel -

vin Carter Jr.’s book “Diesel Heart,” the play follows Carter Jr. through the 1950s and ’60s as he grew up in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood. Tickets start at $20 for adults.

“The Defeat of Jesse James” is presented April 29-May 28. Set in 1876, this mix of honky-tonk cabaret and wild west show reenacts the infamous outlaw’s rise and fall, with a grand finale set in Northfield, Minn. Tickets start at $48 for adults.

Landmark Center

75 5th St. W. St. Paul 651-292-3225 landmarkcenter.org

Skylark Opera performance, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 2. Free. Ballet Tuesday , noon1 p.m., April 11. Dancers

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from Ballet Co.Laboratory will perform excerpts from the company repertoire. Free.

Urban Expedition Scotland is held 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 16. Learn about Scotland’s culture through music, dance and crafts. Free.

Bandwidth Community Band Festival, noon-6 p.m., Sunday, April 23. Performances include Capital

Holy Week

City Wind Ensemble, 12:10 p.m.; Fridley City Band, 1:05 p.m.; Brio Brass, 2 p.m.; Roseville Community Band, 2:55 p.m.; St. Louis Park Community Band, 3:50 p.m.; and Lex Ham Community Band, 4:45 p.m. Free.

Tea at the Castle , 1-4 p.m., Sunday, April 30. This event is geared toward children. Guests can choose from two teas or juice.

Snacks are provided. Seating is limited. $5.

MN Children’s Museum

10 7th St. W. St. Paul 651-225-6000 mcm.org

Framed: Step into Art is featured through May 7. Step into the 3D world of four well-known paintings, view famous prints and par-

APRIL

Community Events at Saint James Lutheran Bingo & Blue

Monday, April 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Come be part of this brand-new community program sponsored by the West St. Paul Police Department. Enjoy a fun night playing Bingo with your neighbors, learn safety tips and maybe win a prize. A West St. Paul police officer will be calling out the numbers. Free. Everyone is welcome. Bring the kids. Bring your neighbors. Refreshments provided.

Celebrate Earth Day and help Neighbors Inc.

Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day and help Neighbors, Inc. at the same time. Bring your aluminum cans and other forms of aluminum (pot pie and TV dinner trays, aluminum foil, old lawn chairs or window/door frames) to our church parking lot. We’ll convert the aluminum into cash and donate all proceeds to Neighbors, Inc., to help feed our hungry neighbors in northern Dakota County. We're also collecting non-perishable food. Neighbors needs more canned meats, soups, peanut butter, pasta, pancake mix and cereal to stock its shelves. Every donation is welcomed.

Wellness Class: What’s the deal with sugar?

Thursday, April 27, 6:30 p.m.

Life hacks for sugar. What happens to the body when we consume sugar and how does this play a role in chronic disease? Learn about insulin resistance and the development of type 2 diabetes. We will also talk about ways to help your body process sugar.

Saint James Lutheran Church

460 Annapolis Street West, West St. Paul 651.457-9232 | www.saintjameslutheran.com

The Okee Dokee Brothers will perform April 22 at the Ordway Center.

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odies of the Mona Lisa, and replace Mona Lisa’s face with your own.

Other exhibits and activities include The Scramble, The Studio, Creativity Jam, Sprouts, Our World, Forces at Play, Shipwreck Adventures and Imaginopolis.

The museum is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays. Tickets are $14.95. Admission is free the first Sunday of each month; reservations are required and tickets are limited. The next free date is April 2.

MN Museum of American Art

350 Robert St. N. St. Paul 651-797-2571 mmaa.org

“Colonial Traumas,” is an installation in the skyway over Wabasha Street at 4th Street in downtown St. Paul. Created by Luis Fitch, the mural features colorful, vinyl cut-out skulls that represent the complexity of identity, place and belonging for people of mixed-race descent.

“It’s Okay to Laugh” is an installation in the skyway windows above Robert Street, near the museum. Created by Jose Dominguez, it features colorful vinyl creatures that “play” hide and seek with passerby.

Im/perfect Slumbers is on display through August 20, in the M’s window galleries and skyway entrance. Guest curated by M artistin-residence Katya Oicherman in collaboration with Curator of Exhibitions Laura Joseph, this multidisciplinary series of installations captures the historical and contemporary state of sleeping and being in bed.

Ordway Center

345 Washington St. St. Paul 651-224-4222 ordway.org

St. Paul Chamber

Orchestra concerts: Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony with Richard Egarr, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., March 31; 8 p.m., April 1; 2 p.m., April 2 (tickets start at $12); Sang Yoon Kim plays Crusell’s Second Clarinet Concerto, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., April 14, and 9 p.m., April 15 (tickets start at $12); Steven Copes plays Brahms’ Violin Concerto, 8 p.m., April 28-29 (tickets start at $12).

St. Paul Public Schools

Honors Concert & Art Exhibition, 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 12. $5.

The Okee Dokee Broth-

ers, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday April 22. Tickets start at $32.89.

Palace Theatre

17 7th Place W. St. Paul 612-338-8388 first-avenue.com

Snarky Puppy, 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 29. Tickets start at $35.

Dawes, 8 p.m., Saturday, April 15. Tickets start at $35.

Park Square Theatre 20 W. 7th Place St. Paul 651-291-7005 parksquaretheatre.org

presented March 29-April 16. Four women, including an assassin, a spy, a play wright and Marie Antoi nette, find themselves caught up in the French Revolution in this rebellious comedic romp that considers how to go about changing the world. Ticket prices vary by performance.

Science Museum of Minnesota

120 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul 651-221-9444 smm.org

Exquisite Creatures is on display through September 4. Explore the planet’s biodiversity by viewing preserved animal specimens arranged in intricate patterns.

Omnitheater films - “Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker,” through April 9. Connect with some of nature’s most unusual, curious and playful animals in this quest to save one of the world’s endangered species.

Omnifest is held through April 9 and features four Omnitheater films: “National Parks Adventure,” “Born to be Wild,” “Superpower Dogs” and “Amazon Adventure.”

Stellar Tours Live Digital Telescope Show, daily at 2 p.m. Choose your own space adventure and experience the Omnitheater’s new Digistar 7 projection system. Omnitheater tickets are $9.95. Free for children ages 3 and under.

Sensory Friendly Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. Visitors can experience a lights-up, sound-

down Omnitheater show at 10 a.m. The program was created in consultation with the Autism Society of Minnesota. Admission is free for personal care attendants when visiting with a client.  Museum tickets range from $9.95-$34.90, with discounts available for those with limited incomes.

Xcel Center

199 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul 651-726-8240

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John Mayer, 8 p.m., Saturday, April 1. Tickets start at $44.50.

7 p.m., Saturday, April 29. Tickets start at $12.50.

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Beatrice Rana, piano. 3 p.m., Sunday, April 16, at the Ordway Music Theater. Tickets start at $36. Courtroom Concerts are held at noon on Thursdays at the Landmark Center. All are free. Upcoming concerts include Tres Trio, April 6; Speaking in Tongues, April 13; Dave Brubaker, violin, and Miryana Moteva, piano, April 20; and Stephanie Arado, violin, Ruth Marshall, cello, and Garret Ross, piano, April 27.

KidsJam: Traditional Jazz & the Spirit of New Orleans with Riley Helgeson of McNasty Brass Band & Friends, 10:30 a.m., April 18-19. Listen to the music of New Orleans, create an instrument and play with the band. $5 per child (suggested ages 5-12). Free for accompanying adults.

Virtual Concert: Bach Collegium Japan director Masaaki Suzuki (harpsichord) and Roderick Williams OBE (baritone), 7:30 p.m., April 20. Tickets are $10.

A rts & Culture

Spring Art Crawl returns in mid-April with 10 art districts

Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

Hundreds of artists across the city will soon exhibit their best and newest creations across 24 sites in ten art districts, April 14-May 7. A handful of the venues will also provide food and music over the four weeks. Lace up your shoes and get ready to explore what each district has to offer. Hours may vary but most sites are open 6-10 p.m. Friday, noon-8 p.m. Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. To stay up to date on each site, visit stpaulartcollective.org/ art-crawl-events.

West Side

April 14-16

F.O.K Studios, 106 W. Water St., will be open 5-9 p.m., April 14, but is otherwise following normal hours. It will feature more than 40 resident artists showing work from their studios across three floors of the building, including the newly remodeled third floor. Guest artists will also be featured, and interactive art demonstrations will take place. Art includes paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, drawings and illustrations. Psychedelic rock band The Electric Honeycomb will perform on the building’s new indoor stage, and food and drink will be available for purchase.

Cathedral Hill

April 14-16

House of heART 2, 763 Holly Ave., will feature the work of 26 local artists and three guest artists. Mediums include painting, pottery, photography and prints, and greeting cards. Artists will be on the front porch as weather permits and light refreshments will be served.

The Milligan Studio, 459 Selby Ave., will be closed on Sunday. It will feature two artists showcasing glass and bronze sculptures, and giclee prints. Light food and refreshments will be available.

Virginia Street Church,

170 Virginia St., will open its doors at 5 p.m. on April 14 but is otherwise following normal Crawl hours. It will feature 16 artists together displaying pottery, glassware, paintings, quilting, drawings and more. David Evens and Jon Elconin will kick off the event with live music on April 14, and Claire Lockman will perform 4-5 p.m., April 15. Other musicians who will perform over the weekend include Jeremy Rose, Liz Zeno, Gordon Meyer and Susan Zeni.

Summit-Grand

April 14-16

Grand Hand Gallery , 619 Grand Ave., will feature 200 artists showing paintings, ceramics, illustrations, photography, jewelry, woodwork, sculpture, lithography and more.

West 7th

April 21-23

Schmidt Artists Lofts , 900 W. 7th Pl., will be open Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday noon-7 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. It will feature more than 50 artists showing paintings, ceramics, illustration,  jewelry, photography, block printing, glass, digital work, fiber arts and more. Work will be on display throughout the basement, first floor and fifth floor, and in the atrium. The community pottery studio and painting studios located between the basement and first floor will also have work on display. The nearby Rok eatery will have a music event Saturday evening.

Friedli Gallery, 973 W. 7th St., will feature five independent artists showing paintings, ceramics, book arts, textiles, literary arts and more. Food art by indigenous crafters, including homemade waffles cooked on demand by Simone Rendon of Edible Arts, will also be present. The gallery is also hosting its 2nd Annual Book Arts Exhibition and gift shop.

Raymond District

April 21-23

Dow Art Gallery & Framing, 2242 University Ave., is open 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-8 p.m. Saturday and is closed on Sunday. It will feature 40 local artists showcasing painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, metalwork and more. There will be live music and painting demonstrations on Friday and Saturday.

The Bindery Building , 708 Vandalia St., will feature 6-8 artists showcasing paintings. Papa Gallery on the fourth floor may also have art on display, and Balam Studio may display stone sculptures. E & L Bindery will be open on the first floor and visitors can see the working hardcover bindery. Wine, beverages and snacks will be available.

Paul Gaston’s Pottery Studio & Gallery , 2147 University Ave. W., will feature five artists displaying paintings, photography,

exhibiting paintings, quilts, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodworking and more. Art will be in the Head House, and the site will also feature the Guinness World Records largest Lite-Brite, a scavenger hunt throughout the building and more.

Northern Belle Tattoo, 132 10th St. E. in the Rossmor building, will feature five artists showing paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more. The site will have outdoor exhibits if weather permits.

Creators Space, 218 E. 7th St., will feature paintings, photography, fiber arts, wood, glass, metal, sculptures, jewelry and more. Other details were not available as of presstime.

Master Framers, 262 4th St. E., will feature five artists showing painting, pottery, fabric art and more.

wood, fiber art, quilting, digital creations and more. The entrance to the gallery is shared with Nautilus Music Theater. Weather permitting, an interactive art event will be set up near there.

Downtown April 28-30

George Latimer Public Library, 90 W. 4th St., will feature two artists in the first floor Bremer Room. It will also have space for members of the Library’s Workforce Innovation Lab to show works they have created in the lab. Light snacks will be available.

Merriam Park

May 5-7

ceramics and multimedia. Outdoor spaces will be set up weather permitting. Food and family activities will be present.

Kala Vandanam dance , 2327 Wycliff St., Suite #214 in The Wycliff, will be open but specific days and hours were not available as of presstime. The site will feature several performing artists from Kala Vandanam studio. Some light snacks may be available.

Lowertown

April 28-30

Lowertown Lofts Artist Cooperative, 255 Kellogg Blvd. E., will feature 30 artists showing their work in galleries on the top three floors of the building. Artwork includes painting, photography, graphic art, illustration, ceramic, jewelry and more. Performances will take place in the atrium on the third floor.

Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., will feature 30 artists

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Calendula Gallery, 275 E. 4th St., Suite #130 in the Northwestern building, will feature 26-30 artists with large-scale displays in the gallery and another 10 exhibiting at an adjacent site. Mediums include digital art, drawing, painting, textiles, weaving, photography and more. Some artists living in the building will open their studios to the public.

Art of Counseling, 275 4th St. E., on the third floor of the Northwestern building, will feature 11 artists showing paintings, fabric art and mixed media. Light refreshments will be available.

Mary’s Pence, 275 4th St. E., did not have details available as of presstime.

The Lost Fox, 213 E. 4th St., will feature a performance by The Tender Years 9 p.m., Saturday. No other details were available as of presstime.

Lowertown Underground Artists, 308 Prince St. in the lower level of Northern Warehouse building, will feature 14 artists showing work from their studios and in a shared gallery. Mediums include photography, painting, metal,

Spatial Effects Gallery, 1759 Selby Ave., will feature 25 artists showing paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, drawings, carved gourds, glasswork, woodcarvings and handmade furniture. Refreshments will be available.

South Como May 5-7

Front Avenue Pottery, 895 Front Ave., will feature seven artists showing ceramics, jewelry, handbags and other sewn accessories. Its signature event, “Firing It Up in South Como,” is a free clay workshop in the site’s clay studio. Participants should expect to get their hands dirty. Neighborhood musicians will perform throughout the weekend and refreshments will be available.

Mark Granlund Studio, 1022 Burgess St., will feature landscape and still life paintings and more. Other details were not available as of presstime.

Payne Phalen

May 5-7

ArT @ 967, 967 Payne Ave., will feature 8-12 artists exhibiting paintings, photography and more. Artwork will be in studio spaces as well as in a shared storefront gallery. The site will have a Mother’s Day theme.

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“Desiree Dreaming,” oil painting on linen, by CeCeile Hartleib. Her work is on display in studio #410 of F.O.K. Studios, 106 W. Water St., April 14-16.

Student notes

St. Lawrence University’s dean’s list: Cameron Buhl

Parks and Rec

Spring break field trip - South St. Paul Parks and Recreation is hosting a spring break field trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota on Friday, Mar. 31. It begins at 8:30 a.m. at Doug Woog Arena with games, ice skating and crafts. After lunch, the group will visit the museum, returning at 4:30 p.m. This trip is for ages 5-12. It departs from and returns to Doug Woog Arena, 141 6th St. S. Cost is $45. To register, visit https://bit.ly/ SpringBreakFieldTrip2023.

Earth Day events

Since 1970, Earth Day has been a catalyst for environmental action, education and change. This year it will be celebrated around the world on Saturday, April 22. The day is an annual reminder to appreciate our connection to the Earth and raise awareness of our environmental challenges.

Throughout April and beyond, the City of South St.

For more information, call 651-366-6200.

Springtime Skate, 1-2 p.m., Sunday, April 2 at Doug Woog Arena, 141 6th St. S. Enjoy a golden egg hunt, an egg-and-spoon race, and a meet the Easter Bunny. Free. Skate rental is free with a nonperishable donation for Neighbors, Inc.

Giant Egg Hunt , 9-10 a.m., Saturday, April 8 at Kaposia Park, 1028 Wilde Ave. The event features an egg hunt, candy, petting zoo and more. Visit the police department’s table for complimentary donuts. The Easter Bunny will be there 9-10 a.m. The egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp. This

Paul is offering a variety of ways to get involved. Here are just a few events.

The 2nd Annual South St. Paul Earth Day Environmental Expo, hosted by the South St. Paul Sustainability Task Force 9 a.m.noon, Saturday, April 15 at Central Square Community Center, 100 7th Ave. N. This free family-friendly event includes giveaways and environmentally friendly ideas to

free event is sponsored by the Lions Club.

Summer Camps - Registration for youth camps and all summer activities is now open. For more information, visit www.southstpaul. org/844/Youth-Camps.

Library events

To register or for more information, call 651-5543240 or visit www.southstpaul.org/library.

Poetry: Your Voice Is a Kaleidoscope , 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, April 3. Use creative visualization, drawing and journaling to get the ideas rolling to create poems that sparkle. Learn about metaphor, figurative lan -

conserve energy, save money and benefit the community.

Earth Day Grocery Bag Project - The South St. Paul Mayor’s Youth Task Force is looking for people to decorate paper grocery bags with Earth Day messages. The bags will be used for groceries at Knowlans Fresh Foods, 225 13th Ave. S., during Earth Week.

Neighborhood Cleanup Packs are available begin-

guage, pattern and rhythm while being introduced to poets from around the world. Registration required. Geared toward adults.

Book Club , 7-8 p.m., Thursday, April 13. The title this month is “If You Lived Here You’d Be Home by Now: Why We Traded the Commuting Life for a Little House on the Prairie,” by Christopher Ingraham. For more details, visit tinyurl.com/SSPbookclub. New members are welcome. Geared toward adults.

Meeting dates

The South St. Paul City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of

ning April 17 to anyone who organizes a neighborhood cleanup. The packs include trash bags, gloves, water and other goodies. Adopt-aStreet cleanups bags are also available through the Community Affairs office.

Spring Paper Shred Event, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 22 at the West St. Paul Sports Complex, 1650 Oakdale Ave. This free event is open to South St. Paul

each month in the council chambers at City Hall, 125 3rd Ave. N. For agendas and city council member contact information, visit www. southstpaul.org or call 651554-3284.

The Special School District 6 School Board meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month. For agendas and school board member contact information, visit www. sspps.org or call 651-4579400.

The South St. Paul Lions Club meets at 7:15 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month (September - May). For more information, visit ssplions.org.

residents.

The South St. Paul Mississippi River Beautification Project is held Saturday, April 22. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Spiral Bridge near Grand and Hardman. Gloves and bags will be provided to those who pick up trash along the Mississippi river in South St. Paul.

There are many other ideas you can do as a fam-

South St. Paul Southwest Lioness-Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at Angelo’s Italian Restaurant, 1203 Southview Blvd., South St. Paul. This group of women serves the community through fundraising and volunteering.

Rummage sale

Luther Memorial Church, 315 15th Ave. N., South St. Paul, is hosting its annual rummage sale April 27-29. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. For more information, call 651-451-2400.

ily throughout the year to support the Earth, such as planting a tree in your yard, using wildflowers and native plants in landscaping and using a rain barrel in your garden and yard to conserve water. For more ideas and activities, watch the South St. Paul Parks, Recreation and Events Facebook page or contact Deb Griffith at 651554-3230 or Deb.griffith@ southstpaul.org.

A farewell message from the Pace family

When our father and grandfather Chuck and Dave Pace founded Pace 66 in 1960, little did they know the road that lay ahead for their fledgling service station. Over the years the shop has faced every economic challenge imaginable, from gas shortages and a recession to a global pandemic. Yet the shop continues to thrive because they built the business on hard work and a deep dedication to providing excellent customer service. It's a model that served them well and remains in place to this day. We've worked hard to honor their legacy and protect Pace 66's long-standing reputation of providing honest, dependable service at a fair price.

We've both worked at the shop since we were old enough to see over a bumper, and now we've decided to follow other career opportunities. It was a difficult decision, but one that is right for our families. We owe a world of debt to our loyal customers who have supported us these many years. It's been an honor to serve you and to get to know you as friends. As we leave, we take great comfort in knowing that the new owners from BLVD Autoworks will serve you well. They, too, are a family-owned business and provide the same high-quality, personalized service that you've always found from the Pace family.

Ken and Bob Pace

Bob and Ken Pace Pace Tire and Service Center 1247 S. Robert St., West St. Paul

C ommunity

A look at county projects

From Dakota911 and child protection to county roads, park and libraries, Dakota County plays a surprisingly large and important role in our residents’ everyday lives. This month we’ll take a look ahead at some local county projects set for 2023 and beyond as well as a look back at a surprising bit of local history.

Butler Avenue project - A major improvement proposed for Butler Avenue in West St. Paul took a big step forward in March, with approval by the Dakota County Board of a joint powers

agreement with the City of West St. Paul. The proposed mill and overlay project will dramatically improve the road surface and extend Butler’s pavement life by several

years between Highway 52 and Robert Street, while a multiuse trail and improvements at the intersection of Sperl Street/Stassen Lane will enhance pedestrian and traffic safety. Construction is expected in 2025. Plenty of opportunity for input by neighbors and interested residents will be sought before a final plan is adopted. The first open house is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 25 at Thompson County Park in the Dakota Lodge building.

Restoration of Marthaler, Garlough Parks - With support from grant funding, Dakota County is partnering with Great River Greening and the City of West St. Paul to remove invasive species such as buckthorn that threaten the native forest along our River to River Greenway. The dense buckthorn crowds out the native shrubs, grasses, wildflowers and small trees. Removing the invasive species is crucial to restoring native habitat along this much-used greenway that runs from South St. Paul to Mendota.

Big drug bust - Hats off to our Dakota County Drug Task Force and South St. Paul Police for a big bust

involving 3½ pounds of fentanyl powder, nine pounds of meth and a pound of heroin. A 4-month investigation led to an arrest and charges against 27-year-old Mario Alberto Velarde-Carrera. During the investigation, Velarde-Carrera sold the three drugs in multiple controlled buys between November and March, according to court documents. If convicted, Velarde-Carrera faces a minimum of seven years in prison. He remains in the Dakota County jail with his bail set at $1 million.

Library updates - While Dakota County’s new library under construction in South St. Paul is making terrific progress and is expected to be open by this time next year, it is not the only local library project Dakota County is planning. A refresh of the Wentworth Library in West St. Paul is also expected, with public input and design in 2025 and construction in 2026.

Homework Help - Volunteer tutors at Wentworth Library are available to help K-12 students with a variety of subjects. Learn more at https://bit.ly/DakotaHomework-Help.

Spring into county parks

- It may not look like it quite yet, but it really is the start of spring and with it comes the kickoff of several free and modest-cost Dakota County parks programs. These include camps for kids, trail walks with naturalists, craft courses, and even a bike ride with a guide for a view of the new bison herd. One of my favorite free events is Forever Wild Family, held at 6 p.m., Friday, April 6 at Thompson County Park. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. To view all of the offerings and/or register for parks programs, visit https://bit.ly/Dakota-ParksPrograms.

91 years ago this month

- One of the nation’s most notorious gangs secretly took up residence in West St. Paul in April 1932, kicking off one of the most infamous crime sprees in U.S. history. From their unassuming hideout at 1031 Robert St., Ma Barker and the Barker-Karpis Gang carried out their first bank robbery on March 29, 1932 at the Northwestern National Bank in Minneapolis, followed by high-profile kidnappings of wealthy banker Edward Bremer and Hamm’s Brewing owner

William Hamm. Between kidnappings they squeezed in a deadly payroll holdup in South St. Paul. All told, the gang netted well over $500,000, the equivalent of more than $10 million in today’s dollars. The spree also netted the gang considerable publicity, particularly due to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping in the same era, even prompting President Roosevelt to mention the kidnappings in a nationally broadcast fireside chat. This publicity led to a neighbor seeing a picture of Ma Barker in a detective magazine, which the neighbor reported to police. Tipped off, the Barker Gang left in a hurry moments before police arrived. Bernice Hannegraf, a 10-year-old who lived next door to the Barker Gang in West St. Paul in 1933, described Ma Barker as a short, friendly lady whose boys constantly carried violin cases. “We thought they played in orchestras,” Bernice recalled.

Next month, we’ll take a look at more local projects and services, plus a surprising effort by some South St. Paul students that combines the future and the past.

Joe Atkins

Dakota County Commissioner

Get To Know Neighbors: Our Volunteers

Heidi Satre, director of community engagement

Volunteers have been the heart of Neighbors since its beginning 50 years ago. I want to highlight the hard work and dedication of so

many who have laid the foundation of who we are and share with you what volunteering at Neighbors looks like today. It used to be true that volunteers signed up for a particular shift and came in every week on a designated day to serve. It worked very well for a long time. However, in recent years, many cultural shifts have impacted our daily schedules and commitment levels. Because of these shifts, we made two major changes to make volunteering at Neighbors more flexible and accommodating.

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Chia Pet moment

“You know, since I’ve been eating these chia seeds, I’ve noticed my beard has gotten heavier.”

My husband Peter was talking to my father downstairs. I sat up at attention.

This comment about the chia seeds was news to me. I knew Peter was eating chia seeds because he thought it might lower his cholesterol. He’s always reading articles about health and I don’t usually pay a lot of attention. He reads scientific studies about a variety of things. The studies are rarely conclusive but if they indicate that eating chia seeds might be a good thing, Peter will start eating them the very next morning.

My cholesterol is low and I’ve never eaten a chia seed in my life. But this information about his beard caught my attention. For one full

First, we moved all of our scheduling online. Volunteers can now sign up for open volunteer shifts as their own schedule permits. This works well to accommodate all ages and stages of our volunteers and their schedules.

Second, we created opportunities for volunteers to serve off-site. We call these opportunities “mission boosters,” which typically include projects that can be done at home, at church, in the workplace and elsewhere then returned to Neighbors completed. These off-site volunteer projects also work

wispy at this point that saying I look like a dandelion gone to seed is doing dandelions a disservice. I look at photos of myself taken a couple of years ago and can see that I used to have a lot more hair. I can see a trajectory and it’s not going in the right direction. I wouldn’t mind one bit if I started to resemble a Chia Pet. It would be a big step up, as I see it.

“Yes!” Peter laughed. “I’ve started to look like a Chia Pet!”

well for groups.

These two changes have helped us continue to meet our volunteer needs and allowed our volunteers to continue to serve in ways that work best for them.

The Points of Light Foundation, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, recognizes volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 1622, 2023, but Neighbors celebrates volunteers every day. We may be biased, but we believe we have the most caring, hardworking, dedicated and talented group of

back. OK, not really. But I imagine having enough hair where it would make a noticeable difference if I ran a comb over my head or not.

I’ve discovered, unsurprisingly, that there are a lot of folks who are happy to sell you products to grow more hair. Their advertising includes legions of photos of impossibly long, thick hair that they take credit for. It’s a swamp of dubious information and misplaced hopes and snake oil. Yet, it was ir-

volunteers serving alongside us to help meet the needs of our community. We are always looking for new volunteers and encourage you to check out our volunteer job descriptions to see if there is a good fit for you.

Volunteers are responsible for a wide range of duties that contribute to Neighbors’ mission of serving our neighbors in need. Volunteer opportunities include donation processing (both food and clothing), thrift store cashier, food transportation drivers, shopping assistants,

parade walkers, warehouse helpers, event assistants and more. All new volunteers are asked to fill out an application and attend one of our monthly group orientation sessions. More information can be found at www. neighborsmn.org/volunteer.

Volunteers must be age 14 or older to volunteer independently. Volunteers under 14 may volunteer with an adult. Next month in “Get To Know Neighbors” we will focus on our newest program: Financial Empowerment.

resistible. I ordered some supplements.

“I’m just gonna give this a try,” I told myself late one night as I imprudently ordered enough product to get me through the next three months.

The product is “guaranteed or your money back,” but I know how that goes. Nobody wants to say they were suckered. Nobody wants to admit they got their hopes up. Nobody wants to come back and report that

they now have almost no hair at all and would feel a lot better if they at least had the 30 bucks back that they spent, so they could buy a hat to keep their head warm, since their hair was no longer doing the job.

But now I have miracle supplements on the way and I’m resigned to giving them a try. I’m trying to recapture my Chia Pet moment – that 15 seconds when I thought anything was possible. Till next time.

moment.

Then I realized this was Peter’s way of making a joke.

“You mean like a Chia Pet?” I hollered downstairs.

Peter started laughing and my dad groaned, and I was deeply disappointed. Because I was actually hoping it was true.

I had been hoping – for one long and optimistic moment – that chia seeds might help my hair. My hair is so

Now, this is almost true. Peter has a lot of hair. His whole family has a talent for growing hair. But the idea of a real-life, Chia Pet-type cure stayed with me. That’s the trouble with getting your hopes up. When I was reconciled to being bald as a cue ball by 70, everything was fine. Get me hoping I might grow more hair – even for a moment – and I suddenly see this future filled with hair. I see luxuriant long tresses cascading down my

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Saint Matthew’s Fabulous Fish Fry

Dine-in or take-out ALL Fridays during Lent

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Stations of the Cross

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Celebration of the Supper of the Lord - 7:00 pm (in-person and online)

Good Friday - April 7

Stations of the Cross - Noon (in-person)

Good Friday Service - 3:00 pm (in-person and online)

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