South St. Paul Voice Sept 2021 by St. Paul Publishing Co.

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Volume 18 | Number 9

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Community Ed expands fall programming

September 2021

SSP relaxes rules for home businesses

Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

ooking to learn a hobby or skill? South St. Paul Community Education is offering several opportunities this fall. New adult enrichment courses include culinary arts, money management, dance and more. Those looking to enrich their academic skills may take advantage of Adult Basic Education programs, including English Language Learning, GED Prep and Basic Skills courses. These courses are free and will be held at Central Square Community Center, which will become a GED testing center this fall. Youth classes will include driver’s education, CPR for babysitters and teens, ACT prep and more. Changes are also taking place at Central Square, 100 7th Ave. N. The South St. Paul School District assumed full management of the center in July and closed the fitness center shortly thereafter. However, exercise classes are still being offered, including strength and cardio, yoga and kettlebell. They will be held in an activity room that received new maple flooring in August. Gymnastics classes are expected to start this fall and swimming lessons at the beginning of the year, but both are dependent on finding staff. Open lap swim for adults is held 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, and the center is still home to the senior center, which offers South St. Paul Buzz, Walk the Central Square / Page 2

Connolly named youth services librarian Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

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ife just got easier for South St. Paul residents who have a home-based business or plan to start one. On July 20, the South St. Paul City Council voted 7-0 to update a complicated ordinance that regulates businesses run from a home. The Council revised definitions of what constitutes a home occupation or office, loosened registration requirements and updated the list of unacceptable business practices and performance standards. A home occupation refers to people who work out of their home and have few or any customers visiting their home office. The owner must live in the home and maintain the character of the property. Retail businesses are only allowed if activity is conducted

entirely by mail or by appointment. No more than one customer may visit the site at the same time. Previously, all home occupations required a conditional use permit (CUP). This included a $350 fee and a lengthy approval process. The City believes people were likely ignoring the code and operating anyway. Staff reached that conclusion after discovering that no CUPs for a home business had been issued since 2015. Now, no CUP is required. However, the resident must register the business by signing an affidavit stating that their business will follow 16 performance standards. If they cannot meet these standards, they may apply for an Interim Use Permit, which must be approved by the city council. Among the 14 unacceptable home-based businesses are flea markets, salvage operations, commercial kennels and body art establishments.

oung readers now have a new friend at the South St. Paul Public Library. Sarah Connolly was recently named youth services librarian. She succeeds Amy Commers, who held the position for 11 years before moving to Wisconsin at the end of July. “I first became interested in library sciences because it combines my longtime love of all forms of media and helping the community,” said Connolly. “One of my favorite aspects of working in libraries is being able to help someone find their next favorite book. I was also interested in how libraries are one of the many organizations working to combat the digital divide by providing equitable access to technology and supporting people to learn how to use it.” Connolly’s duties include managing programs for children and young adults, developing programs for caregivers that foster early literacy skills, overseeing the youth service budget and purchasing materials, selecting and supervising volunteers,

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High school football returns in full force. Here’s what to expect from the Packers.

PREP Gridiron I Preview

John E. Ahlstrom Staff Writer

t has been a rather uneventful summer for local sports fans. The Minnesota Twins, the two-time defending champions of the AL Central Division, continue their drift into oblivion and the biggest story to date at the Viking Training Camp is whether or not Kirk Cousins will get vaccinated. Across the river, P.J.

Fleck continues to sing the praises of his beloved rodents and is urging the Gopher faithful to jump in the boat, grab an oar and show up at the season opener versus the mighty Ohio State Buckeyes on September 2. Flying under the radar, over 12,000 jubilant studentathletes on 362 high school football teams in Minnesota, from Ada to Zumbrota, are donning their pads and preparing to play a full season

of football for the first time since 2019. None is working with more fervor and dedication than the young men representing South St. Paul High School. With the aid of our aging crystal ball and the insight of the team’s new head coach, Manuel Spreigl, we proudly present our tenth annual Packer Football Preview. It was precisely two weeks ago that I sent an email to Chad Sexauer to ask him if

there was a convenient time for us to schedule an interview to discuss the fortunes of the 2021 South St. Paul football team. Twenty minutes later, I was stunned to learn that he had “stepped down” as the head football coach. I was not stunned or surprised when I learned that his decision was guided solely by the best interests of his family. Pure Sexauer. Football / Page 4

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Library events Adult Book Club, 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at Kaposia Landing. The title is “Road from Coorain” by Jill K. Conway. Register at tinyurl.com/SSPbookclub. Book Bingo in the Park, 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20, at the Lorraine Park South Shelter. This evening of bingo for adults offers the chance to win free books. Snacks provided. Art of Indigo Dye, 6-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13. Discover the art of dyeing and learn the history and science behind indigo dye. Registration required. This program is geared toward adults.

Student notes The former fitness center at Central Square received new maple flooring in August and will be used for exercise classes.

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Square, Penny Bingo and other activities. The school district is in the process of selling the fit-

ness equipment. Once that happens, it will split the proceeds with the City, it’s former partner in the center.

Community Ed is now headquartered at Central Square and South St. Paul Parks and Recreation is located at City Hall. For more information, visit www.sspps.org/centralsquare or call 651-306-3632.

Hofstra University dean’s list: Amudalat Ajasa Berea College dean’s list: Rachel Starnes College of St. Scholastica-Duluth graduate: Kassandra Kadel, bachelor of arts in social work.

Duck races Neighbors Inc. will host the Great Neighbors’ Duck Races 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, during the

On the Road Again festival. Ducks are $5 each, with proceeds supporting programs and services at Neighbors. Races are held throughout the day. Winning ducks from each heat will receive a prize and be eligible for the final race and the grand prize of a Weber SmokeFire wood pellet grill. For more information, visit www. neighborsmn.org/events.

Beginner Square Dance classes Dakota Grand Squares square dance club will offer weekly beginner classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Salem Lutheran church, 11 W. Bernard St., West St. Paul. Classes are held 6:308:00 p.m. Cost is $5. The first lesson is free. There is no charge for children under age 17 when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 651-454-2942.

Class of ’61 to host reunion South St Paul Class of 1961 will hold its 60th class reunion October 7 at the Croatian Hall in South St.

Paul. The event includes a guided tour of the high school at 3:15 p.m. and a buffet dinner by Tinucci’s at 5 p.m., with a cash bar. Cost is $25 or less. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Evenson Sturm at mesturm1@gmail.com.

Meeting dates The South St. Paul City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of 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 651-457-9400. The South St. Paul-Inver Grove Heights Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit https:// rotary5960.org/clubInfo/ south-st-paul-inver-groveheights.

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Kaposia Park Disc Golf Course adds Women’s and Juniors leagues Billie Sage Ashton Contributor

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collaborating with schools, and representing the library on city and county committees and at other public events. “I’m most excited about working in such a tightknit, diverse, family-oriented community,” said Connolly shortly after being hired. “I can already tell one week into this role that our patrons really value our

services, and I can’t wait to help the next generation of South St. Paul youth learn to love the library.” Connolly has a bachelor’s degree in English from Metropolitan State University and a master’s in library and information science from St. Catherine University. She was previously a supervisor at the East Lake library in Minneapolis and before that

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aposia disc golf course in South St. Paul continues to grow in popularity. In the past 15 months, its has hosted 200 events, attracting more than 1,700 players. Nine leagues are offered for all skill levels, from the complete novice to pro level players. Tuesday is the most popular league day, drawing 170 players on average. The newest leagues are Women’s and Juniors, both held on Fridays at Garlough Park in West St. Paul. A putting league is held at Forgotten Star Brewery in Fridley on was a youth services librarian at two other libraries in Hennepin County. Like many libraries, the South St. Paul Public Library is conducting fewer programs for children now due to COVID-19 health concerns. However, it does have one program scheduled in September. An outdoor storytime will take place at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Central Square amphitheater. The event is geared for ages 2-6. In related news, all Da-

Tuesday nights. Plans are in the works to add a high school and college level disc golf league this fall or next summer. League fees range from $10-$15. For more information on leagues, call 651-703-3946 or visit www.KPleagues.com. The greens fee to play the course is $5.

Course history More than 30 years ago Geof George was determined to build one of the most technical disc golf courses in the Twin Cities, and he chose to do it in South St. Paul. In the summer of 1990, during the grassroots days of the sport, he found kota County libraries are once again fining for overdue materials. Fines were put on hold during the pandemic because access to libraries was limited. The South St. Paul library will resume its normal hours on Sept. 7. It will be open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The City of South St. Paul is continuing its efforts to merge its library with the

a crew of volunteers and donors to help him establish the Kaposia Park Disc Golf Course, which has grown to become one of four successful pay-to-play courses in the metro area. The course was originally designed as a nine-hole course with wood posts but is now a 27-hole championship level course with metal baskets. With the growth of the sport over the years, the Kaposia course has grown as well. Today, it has an onsite pro shop and employs five. The pro shop offers a complete line of disc golf equipment and hosts “Demo Days” each Wednesday, 5:30-9 p.m., for those

wanting to sample the latest products. Local pros Peter Middlecamp and Anthony Erickson also provide coaching instruction. Disc golf has been an attractive sport during the COVID-19 pandemic because it is played outdoors and players can easily socially-distance themselves. During this time, League Director Pat Kelly developed a new system that allows for complete online registration, and for players to score their round through the Udisc app. League standings and daily/weekly results are also posted online. Ashton is a volunteer with Kaposia Park Disc Golf.

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The good news is that he is not going anywhere, and I can still find him at the AD office. In his return email, Chad gave me the contact information for his successor, Manuel Spreigl. As we are prone to do, I Googled his name and learned that he

Your community news and information source was a star running back at St. Olaf College from 19982002 and was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2017. I also learned that Spreigl is a native of South St. Paul and played football for the Packers from 199698 under head coach Randy Bjorklund. He and teammate Steve Ryan, the 1998 Packer Honor Athlete, were both recruited by St. Olaf

Head Coach Paul Miller, another South St. Paul native. After his graduation in 2002, Spreigl returned to South St. Paul and landed a job teaching 7th grade American history. It is a job he has maintained for nearly two decades. He has been a part of the football coaching staff for 19 seasons, the last 15 as the secondary coach, and he is also the co-head

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coach of the track team with Randy Bjorklund. What goes around comes around! Spreigl was officially named the new head football coach in early February. He was humbled and overwhelmed by his selection and his first stated goal was to “maintain what Chad has worked so hard to establish.” Due to COVID protocols, the 2021 team did not travel out of town to take part in a football camp, but they did some drills with the track team last spring, staged a two-week mini-camp of

New head coach Manuel Spreigl is a native of South St. Paul and played football for the Packers from 1996-98. He went on to become a star running back at St. Olaf College and was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. their own in South St. Paul in July, and scrimmaged against Eagan. Spreigl cautions that

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185-pound Alonzo Dodd, who is also a coveted Division I basketball recruit. “Brandon is more traditional, a pocket passer who doesn’t shy away from contact,” said Spreigl. “Alonzo can also throw the ball, but his calling card is speed and explosiveness. Both are well equipped to play defense, too — Ogren as a linebacker and Dodd as a D-back.” The running back competition is among 5’10,” 195-pound Malachi Belmares and seniors Steven Ikens, 6,’ 185 pounds, and 6,’ 240-pound Kevin Flippin. “Malachi, who was a part of our 100 x 4 relay team, features both raw strength and speed and is likely to be our main guy,” said Spreigl. “Steven is all about focus, respect and leadership, and Kevin is obviously thick, but he ran the 200 in track and is capable of playing numerous positions.” As the Packers approached the first official practice, senior Branden Gagnon was the lone wide receiver to claim a spot in the starting lineup and Spreigl conceded that the versatile Kevin Flippin will likely line up at tight end. Those striving for starting positions on the offensive line

include juniors Sam George at center and Anthony Samuel at guard. Both are 5’11” and 205 pounds. Senior Luca Heiss is also in the mix. Senior Mitch Vener, 6’1,” 220 pounds, and 6’3,” 220-pound senior Keon Moore are the likely defensive ends. Kevin Flippin might play some at defensive tackle, too. “Mitch started as a freshman, but two torn ACLs cost him his sophomore and junior seasons. He has regained his speed and quickness and looks good,” said Spreigl. “Moore is a little bigger and he, too, is quick off the ball. With his thick legs and leverage, Kevin is an ideal nose tackle.” The starting inside linebackers are juniors 6,’ 190-pound Matthew Lee and 5’10,” 180-pound Jacob Bann. “Both of them are fearless and have a nose for the football,” said Spreigl. “They are like a fly at a picnic — they are on everything!” The Harmon twins, both seniors, are set as the outside linebackers. “5’10,” 170-pound Tay and 5’10,” 185-pound Tre were also part of our 4 x 100 relay team,” said Spreigl. “In addition to their speed,

they are intuitive and very athletic.” The four primary candidates to roam the Packer secondary are all seniors: Alonzo Dodd, Clayton Williams, Alex Tittrington and Amarie Hill. “Alonzo is a physical and polished tackler,” said Spreigl. “Clayton and Alex possess high football IQs and are technicians on the field, and Amarie is our best cover corner.” The 2021 schedule is difficult. The Packers open the season with consecutive games versus St. Thomas Academy, Tartan, Holy An-

gels and Simley, and finish the season with perennial power Mahtomedi. “We are super excited to take on the challenges and the opportunities that lay before us,” said Spreigl. “We have set the bar high and we will celebrate each building block along the way.” Team assessment: When we ended our interview, I looked at my phone and discovered we had talked for 126 minutes! No wonder I was hoarse the following day. There is certainly no shortage of grit and enthusiasm surrounding the head coach and we wish him well. A re-

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St. Paul Oktoberfest returns. Prost!

St. Paul Oktoberfest will take place September 10-11 at the German American Institute, 301 Summit Ave. It will feature German music, beer imported from Paulaner in Munich, Germany, and a wide variety of international food, from bratwurst to tacos. Bands include Alpensterne, Bavarian Musikmeisters, The Chmielewski Funtime Band and Dr. Kielbasa Band. Traditional dances will be performed by the Edelweiss Dancers and Rivers Ballet, and Jimi the Polka Pirate will provide dance lessons. Hours are 4-10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 651-222-7027 or visit www.gaimn.org.

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Other exhibits include “Minnesota’s Greatest Generation,” “Then Now Wow” and “Weather Permitting.”

“Many Waters: A Minnesota Biennial” is on display through October 2. The exhibit examines ways artists across the state are engaging with water. It is only on view from outside the Pioneer Endicott building, installed in the windows on Robert and 4th streets, and in the Ecolab entrance in the skyway.

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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any homeowners have a running list of home improvements — some more pressing, like replacing an aging roof or furnace — and others that are wish list items, like updating a bathroom or kitchen or refinishing the basement. Making the to-do list is easy but figuring out how to finance it is not always so clear. For thousands of Minnesota homeowners each year, Minnesota Housing’s Fix Up loan program helps make financing home improvements a reality. As a state housing finance agency, one of Minnesota Housing’s core activities is to preserve the existing housing stock. The agency does this by funding loans through the Fix Up program, which is available through a statewide network of lenders. Homeowners can apply for an unsecured loan up to $25,000 or a secured loan up to $75,000 to finance a wide

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The homeowners hired an electrician for the electrical work but tackled the rest of the work themselves, which included ripping up carpet and refinishing the hardwood floors underneath, painting, and making some simple updates to the kitchen and bathroom. They were able to use the Fix Up loan to pay the electrician and to rent tools and a dumpster and buy materials for the work they did themselves. Fix Up program guidelines allow homeowners to finance work that is in process or has recently been completed. This was welcome news for a homeowner who had stopped by Minnesota Housing’s booth at a community event. The homeowner commented that he wished he’d known about Fix Up loans two months earlier when his furnace unexpectedly stopped working. His only option at the time was to pay for it using a highinterest credit card. He was happy to learn that because he’d had his furnace replaced within the allowable time-

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he Thompson household is abuzz with activity this time of year. My kiddos have completed their back to school shopping and are excited to start another school year. My wife is harvesting her garden and getting ready to welcome back the choirs she directs. I find myself ramping up for some of the busiest months of the year. Fall is upon us.

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Lost in the move

I’m not sure when a house becomes a home, but I don’t think we’re quite there yet. My husband Peter and I have moved into the new place. All our stuff is here, but that doesn’t mean we know where anything is. “Have you seen the strainer?” “Which strainer?” “You know, the fine one.” “No.” We have about two dozen conversations like this every day. We got rid of a lot of stuff and now it’s hard to remember what we kept. I unpacked by myself, so Peter had to go on a scavenger hunt when he got here. Finally, we had the “last-minute essentials” we brought with us, and we’re still unpacking those. It’s a jumble. Peter was convinced (unreasonably, I assured him) that every T-shirt he owned had mysteriously been lost in the move. “I found them!” I heard

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him yell from the bedroom. “Mystery solved!” I am realizing how much I do on autopilot. I reach for a soap dispenser that isn’t there. Do I even have a soap dispenser? I wonder. I look in a likely box and notice something I’d forgotten about, and I put that away. And when I do, I notice something else in a drawer where it shouldn’t be and I move it. Suddenly, I find I am standing in the middle of the kitchen with no idea what I’m doing there.

“The soap dispenser!” I remind myself. I end up using the bar of soap from the bathtub. Then there are all the things we need contractors to do. Nobody is excited about renovating an old condominium when there is so much new construction going on, so my day is spent wheedling contractors to come over. We need electrical fixtures installed. We need the flooring repaired where a bump has developed, and we’d like to replace the old yellow bathtub. Since I am better at wheedling than Peter, I make these calls. I

have particular success if the contractor is married and I can wheedle his wife. I did that this morning and got the electrician, George, to come out in less than an hour. It was a busy morning. In addition to George, a self-described “handyman” named Steve visited. Steve the handyman turned out to be quite handy and will be helping us out. George the electrician, however, turned out not to be an actual electrician, which was disappointing — especially after I had such a friendly chat with his wife. Not to mention his

card said “electrical contractor” across the top. “Nope,” George said. “I can’t do that.” Oh well. Meanwhile our little balcony (which is the best part of the whole place) is closed off for painting and maintenance. “How much maintenance can a balcony take?” I asked Peter. Apparently quite a lot, as they have scaffolding running up the building and yellow ribbon running across the balcony like the scene of a crime. “Don’t worry,” Peter says. “It will all get done.” And, of course, he is right.

We will get rid of the bump in the floor (which seems to be growing) and we will get to enjoy our balcony and we will have our electrical fixtures installed by someone who is actually an electrician. But for now, I am looking forlornly out at the forbidden balcony and wondering when this will feel like home. We showed George the bathtub, and he said he could replace it. I think my next call will be to a plumber to see if he’d like to install some lighting fixtures. Till next time. Carrie

9-11 special project On September 11, the Mayor’s Youth Task Force will assist with a very special project in South St. Paul. A group of dedicated residents has been working diligently over the past few years to restore, raise and realign the headstones of veterans buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery. On September 11, the task force will provide snacks, water and lunch to the volunteers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We invite you to lend a hand that day, and we thank all the volunteers who have helped in the past with this inspiring and exciting project. According to coordinator Lauri Flatley, there are jobs for all ages and abilities. A big thank you goes to everyone who donated school supplies to this year’s Fill the Backpack campaign. The response was overwhelming, and we were able to fill the needed backpacks for students attending the elementary and secondary schools in South St. Paul. Task force members helped collect and sort supplies and filled the backpacks so that every student would have the supplies needed to start the school year off right. Community support also helped provide additional supplies to teachers for their classrooms. If you have a student in the South St. Paul School District who needs a filled backpack or school supplies, contact your school’s office and they will get you what you need. It is hard to believe that South St. Paul youth will be heading back to school in just a few days. Some will return to a familiar setting, and some to a new location. The task force wishes all students a great start to the school year. We invite you to join the task force and look forward to seeing you and sharing what we do and the ways you can get involved. For more information, contact Deb Griffith, community affairs liaison, at 651-554-3230 or deb.griffith@ southstpaul.org. South St. Paul Voice - September 2021 - Page 11

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Honoring 90 South St. Paul Women Leaders: Lois Glewwe and Deb Griffith

n 2018, local historian Lois Glewwe and South St. Paul Community Affairs Liaison Deb Griffith began making plans for how the city would commemorate the 100-year anniversary of South St. Paul women being the first women in the nation to vote following ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on Aug. 27, 1920. Suffragette celebrations, white-gowned women marching in the Kaposia Days parade and a series of lectures were planned for

2020. Then came the pandemic and all public events, including Kaposia Days, were canceled. Rather than set aside the commemoration of the local women who voted on that meaningful day, the duo decided to honor 90 South St. Paul women leaders by publishing their stories over the course of a year in the South St. Paul Voice and on a new Facebook page. As that year comes to a close, we recognize Griffith and Glewwe for their accomplishments. Griffith, a third generation

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self and what you are doing. Don’t be afraid to be an outside-the-box thinker. Take the chance if you believe there is a new and better way to do something.” Glewwe is a 1968 graduate of South St. Paul High School. After high school, she received a bachelor of arts from the University of Minnesota and a master of arts in Southeast Asian Studies/East Indian Art from the University of Pennsylvania. Following grad school, she spent a year studying in India, then for the next decade worked at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Glewwe moved back to South St. Paul in 1985 to spend time with her parents, both of whom passed away in 1986. Glewwe was commissioned by the South St. Paul Chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society to design, edit and compose a history of South St. Paul for the city’s Centennial in 1987. She was also hired by the City as centennial coordinator, where she worked with volunteers on more than 20 events, including the All-Class, All-Family, All-City Reunion which brought 14,000 visitors to the city in August 1987. Elected to the South St. Paul City Council in 1989, Glewwe was a leader in the River Environmental Action Project (REAP), which helped develop the city’s riverfront trail and other sites along the Mississippi. Glewwe has also written the city histories of West St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights and has contributed to four other publications on Minnesota history, including “South St. Paul: A Brief History,” published in 2015 by The History Press of South Carolina. Now retired, she continues to write a monthly history column for this newspaper and lectures throughout the area on local and regional history. Her blog on Minnesota history can be found at www. DakotaSoulSisters.com.

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