Category: Interviews

Isaiah Allen with a group holding his book A Smile.

Local Author Brings Smiles and Warmth With Two Events

Amore Coffee hosts a pair of events with local author Isaiah Allen: “My book is called A Smile, and right now, more than any time, I think that’s so important for the youth.”

Krystell Theisen Escobar, owner of Soul aWear Circular Fashion.

Soul aWear: Secondhand Clothing Boutique With Style, Repair, and Reuse at Heart

A new secondhand clothing boutique, Soul aWear Circular Fashion, opened in West St. Paul. “We make reuse really fun and enjoyable,” said owner Krystell Theisen Escobar who also owns kids clothing reseller Eco Chico.

Local Artist Builds Following With Tips and Tutorials

Local artist Sam Goetsch built a huge online following with videos and tutorials, but viral success is no walk in the park—her day starts at 4 a.m.

Missi Arens, the new executive director of Dodge Nature Center.

New Dodge Nature Center Leader Embraces Environmental Education

New Executive Director Missi Arens focuses on preservation and education, emphasizing shared responsibility: “It’s just important for everyone to say, ‘How can I help?'”

APC Dance Opens in West St. Paul

For co-owners of a new dance studio in West St. Paul, their favorite part is the people: “What we’re building together doesn’t feel like work—it feels like continuing a shared passion.”

Behind the scenes at Town Square Television.

Town Square Television Navigates Cable-to-Streaming Shift

“We’re trying to shift our model,” said Beth Baumann, the new executive director of Town Square Television. “I don’t want to get to survival mode. I want to thrive.”

Braver Angels: Humanizing Politics

Local event to help families avoid bitter political arguments as Thanksgiving approaches: “It’s like this family therapy you have with other people across the aisle,” said Kraig Finwall with Braver Angels.

West St. Paul Filmmaker Awarded Bush Fellowship to Transform Native Storytelling

West St. Paul resident Leya Hale, a documentary producer at Twin Cities PBS, was one of the 30 people selected this year to receive the Bush Fellowship, which grants her $150,000 to support her leadership plans.

Author Susan Koefod and her book Albert Park: A Memoir in Lies

A Literary Moment for Albert Park

While Albert Park is in the midst of an expansion and renovation, it’s also having a literary moment. Local author Susan Koefod published Albert Park: A Memoir in Lies earlier this year.

West St. Paul police officer Isabelle "Izzy" Lalor holding Rocky the therapy dog.

Stray Dog to Therapy Dog: All the Pets for West St. Paul Police’s Newest Member

Rocky the therapy dog is joining the West St. Paul police force to help victims process trauma and offer stress relief to police officers.

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