Lost South St. Anthony Park
South St. Anthony Park’s homes, businesses and even a church disappeared for Highway 280. What was lost, and what still survives?
Author: Pat Thompson
Highway 280 Traffic Projections: Days of Future Past
Does anyone ever follow up to see whether traffic projections come true? A look back at early 1990s predictions for Highway 280 compared with recent years.
Red-Light Running Then — and Now?
A junior-high science fair project from two decades ago provides a chance to see if there is more red-light running these days.
Mourning Another Pedestrian
Changes to Maryland Avenue in St. Paul were meant to calm traffic, but they failed to prevent a driver from killing a walker on Christmas Eve.
What They Learned in the 1970s
Nine guidelines for organizations trying to make change in cities and neighborhoods — from a 1978 book on urban community development.
A Primer on Community Ownership
Community real estate ownership provides stability, affordability and community-based wealth. There are established and developing models throughout the Twin Cities.
St. Paul to Denver by Bus and Train
When you’re committed to not flying cross-country, things can get … “interesting.” Here’s one person’s trip from St. Paul to Denver via rail and bus.
Let’s (St)roll There — A Visit to Nicollet Island by Bus
Busing to and from Nicollet Island is a challenge. The Hennepin Avenue bridge is made for vehicles passing over the island, and the bus stops are hard to find.
Failing at Safety: Three Times in Four Blocks
Four blocks, a few minutes and three examples of driver behavior that make people less safe — on a street rebuilt to be safer for all users.
Summit Avenue Is Not Cleveland Avenue: Four Reasons Why
The Cleveland Avenue North project, where bicycle lanes required a large loss of trees, has some catastrophizing that the same thing will happen on Summit Avenue.