More than 200 people attended the Northeast Dog Parade on a warm summer evening Friday, June 28. The large turnout congregated near the Northeast side of the Hennepin Avenue Bridge near Main Street, started with a small parade route which went up to 5th Street and back, and concluded with various dog awards.
Relaxed soccer club draws NE kids and parents to the field
Flexibility. No pressure. Fun. These are all values Audubon Park resident Dan Schuchman wanted to promote when he decided to organize soccer opportunities for Northeast community kids at Cavell Park, 3435 Fillmore St. NE. Every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m., soccer enthusiasts convene at the park’s fields and can participate in exercises and pick-up games at any skill level.
Primaries, St. Anthony special election August 13, Here are the candidates
August 13 is Primary Election Day for candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. For primary elections, you must vote a straight party ticket. Winners from each party will be listed on the November ballot. St. Anthony Village will hold a special election that day for […]
Fern Ostberg celebrates 100 trips around the sun
On July 22, Columbia Heights resident Fern Ostberg will join the growing ranks of U.S. citizens who reach the mark of centenarian. As that achievement will follow on the heels of more than a week of community and family celebrations however, Fern expects her 100th birthday to be more low-key.
Grove Street Flats, Riches to rags to riches
William W. Eastman was an entrepreneur and a risk taker. In 1859, he and his brother founded the Cataract Mill, the first commercial flour mill on the west side of the Mississippi River. He founded the North Star Woolen Mill in 1864 with another milling partner, Paris Gibson. He built the first wheat elevator in the state. Later on, he and his partners built the largest flour mill in the city, which became the Pillsbury A Mill. He was also involved in lumbering.
New energy to push the city forward, Chirpich is new Heights city manager
Only 11 months ago, Aaron Chirpich and the City of Columbia Heights celebrated the opening of a new City Hall. The facility has been hailed as a unique public/private space that’s drawn attention from other Minnesota cities. At the time, Chirpich served as the community development director and was instrumental in getting the project approved and driven to completion. That achievement was a likely springboard for Chirpich, who in June was named the new city manager for Columbia Heights.
Tennis to anchor Upper Harbor Terminal’s “Health Hub”
A multi-use sports facility has been proposed for the Upper Harbor Terminal (UHT) development. At a June 26 meeting at the Northpoint Conference Center, the principals behind the development of the Upper Harbor Terminal project gave presentations on a proposal for the project’s Health and Wellness hub.
What can artificial intelligence do for arts, business?
The morning of May 1, artist Iya Nacuua spoke to his computer, challenging chat.openai.com to respond to music lyrics. Between him and the platform, the exchange generated more than 410 lines of dialogue, about 4,000 words before Nacuua signed off to get breakfast.
Ryan May receives public relations award, MS can’t stop him from communicating
St. Anthony resident Ryan May has spent much of his life inspiring others through communication and public relations work.
Journalism class, school newspaper help students express themselves, Christopher Polley shows them how
Columbia Heights High School students are filled with desire to be heard and seen, and one outlet that they use is the school’s newspaper, the Heights Herald.