North End

The loveseat and chair probably looked sharp in someone’s living room, once. But now, tipped over, missing cushions and with a used condom drooping off one armrest in the afternoon sun, not so good. MORE »

St. Paul is home to the largest Karen refugee population in the U.S. There are approximately 3,000 Karen (pronounced Ka-REN) living in St. Paul, most of whom arrived in the 2003 resettlement wave. Many more families are expected to come to Minnesota over the course of this year in order to reunite with family members already living here. Most Karen live in the Arlington Avenue and Westminster areas or in Roseville. MORE »

On a cool autumn evening last October the North End community held its first-ever Rice Street Art Scoop at Dar’s Double Scoop Ice Cream Shop. Kevin Barrett, owner of Dar’s, served pumpkin ice cream. Local artisans displayed their creative works including jewelry, pottery, paintings, and fresh floral displays. Uniquely decorated “arts cars” parked along Rice Street. MORE »

With school out for the summer, many teachers can take a momentary break, but most teachers keep plenty busy over the summer months. Some teach summer school, some take professional development classes, and some pursue other employment. MORE »