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Robert Street in West St. Paul

Frustrated by New Business Options?: Why We Get What We Get in West St. Paul

March 29, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

Whenever a new development is announced in West St. Paul, there’s consternation that it’s not what people wanted. But the reality is we don’t have a lot of control.

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Free Zine Kit

Free ‘Make a Zine’ Kits at Amore Coffee

February 12, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

Local artist Carolyn Swiszcz is finishing off her West St. Paul zine project with a do-it-yourself ‘make a zine’ workshop kit.

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2020 West St. Paul Gift Guide

2020 West St. Paul Holiday Gift Guide

November 25, 2020 Kevin D. Hendricks

The holidays are upon us and it’s a good time to shop local and support West St. Paul businesses, organizations, and artists. We’ve rounded up some tips for holiday gifts.

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Former Pho Saigon in West St. Paul, soon to be Mela Tha Cuisine.

Coping With Covid-19: How West St. Paul Businesses Are Doing Six Months In

September 14, 2020 Kevin D. Hendricks

Six months into the pandemic, we check in on how local businesses are doing. A few have closed, a few are actually opening, and a lot are adapting.

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Sign in the window at Amore Coffee: "We're still here!"

Local Businesses Adapt to Coronavirus Shutdown

March 20, 2020 Kevin D. Hendricks

How West St. Paul businesses respond to closures, from not requiring rent to opening a takeout window, can be heartening in the midst of the storm.

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Oxendale's Market

Supporting the New Heroes: Grocery Store Workers

March 20, 2020 Kevin D. Hendricks

More than 50 people came together to say thanks to employees at Oxendale’s while also supporting local businesses—to the tune of $1,350 in gift cards and a donation to Neighbors, Inc.

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