Traveling grocery store provides opportunity to food deserts
February 28, 2020
Offering accessible and affordable groceries to food deserts around the Twin Cities, the Mobile Market has added a stop in St. Louis Park, Tom Rapacz said. “It’s a moving grocery store, and we have vegetables, fruits, as well as meats. Mostly everything that is on the bus is pretty good for...
Luminary Loppet illuminates city
February 4, 2020
Lake of the Isles was an illuminated scene Feb. 1. Fire throwers, giant glowing penguins and polar bear figures, bustling hot chocolate stands and an ice band were all featured at the 2020 Luminary Loppet. The Luminary Loppet is part of the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival run by The Loppet ...
St. Paul Winter Carnival celebrates tradition
January 28, 2020
While reflecting on the importance of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, St. Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation event coordinator Alyssa Klahsem said the St. Paul Winter Carnival creates unity. “It’s the traditional, celebrating St. Paul event that brings people together to experience the magic of ...
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns
December 12, 2019
While the Dec. 11 temperature dropped below zero, hundreds of people in the St. Louis Park community still gathered for an evening of free hot chocolate, music and holiday lights at the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, according to senior Sam McGurgan. “Even though it was really cold, everyone ...
Chernobyl exhibit proves valuable investment of time
Henry Brettingen
December 7, 2019
The exhibit “After the Explosion: Documenting Chernobyl” is a unique experience, revealing rare insight into the historic tragic explosion of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. Through the exhibit, the immediacy of the disaster becomes palpable and reveals additional insight into the Soviet regime. The ...
Six stars for ‘SIX’
December 3, 2019
A pop concert, a history lesson and an empowering story all combine into one breathtaking performance, "SIX," at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts. The premise of the show is comprised of Henry VIII’s six wives forming a high-energy pop group. Because of their competitive nature, the quee...
Impossibly delicious
October 10, 2019
I was thrilled when I heard Burger King had released the Impossible Whopper, a burger with a patty that is 100% vegan. The patty is mostly made out of soy, potato protein, and food starch, among other ingredients. It’s made by a company called Impossible Foods, which was founded in 2011 with a go...
Dogs day event enlivens owners, pets
May 8, 2019
I was curious in what going to “All About Dogs Day” would entail, excited to participate and meet all the dogs present at the event. In all honesty, it wasn’t exactly what I expected, there was a lot more to see and participate in. It was held April 27 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Var...
Local pad thai flavors vary
April 9, 2019
I tasted vegetarian pad thai at five different local restaurants, reviewing the various components that make up a pad thai. The reviews below are not based off authenticity or traditionality — subjects that I am not qualified for — instead it is simply how much I enjoyed each dish. I acknowledge...
‘Follow This Line’ leads visitors into architectural art
November 4, 2018
The Walker Art Center’s newest exhibit, “Follow This Line” by Siah Armajani, incorporates his work as an architect into the field of exhibition artwork. The pieces grow in size and detail as you go up each level of the building, and the ideas deepen along with them. Armajani is known best for his ...
Punch Bowl Social offers a different night out
December 20, 2016
According to national beverage director Patrick Williams, Punch Bowl Social, a new restaurant and bar in St. Louis Park, features many new activities, as well as various foods and drinks. “It’s a place with a lot of options. It’s a great place to do stuff as a group,” Williams said. “From private...
Harry and Olivia’s Oscar predictions
Olivia Sieff and Harry Steffenhagen
February 25, 2016
Echo's award show experts share their predictions for who will take home the film industry's most prestigious prizes Feb. 28.
In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising the use of cloth face coverings and continuing to practice social distancing, according to a recommendation...
Gabriel Kaplan and Talia Lissauer
This story is updated as of 3:30 p.m. March 26. Earlier this month, Echo asked its Instagram followers to submit questions and we did our best to answer your concerns then, and we have reached out again...
Marta Hill, Gabriel Kaplan, Isabel Kjaer, and Talia Lissauer
During a conference call March 25, Gov. Tim Walz ordered all Minnesotans to limit their movement outside of their homes to protect those most at risk from the pandemic — this request includes an extension...
Park is having virtual dress codes over time away from school March 23- 27 because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The dress codes are being used to unite the community because distance learning has made it...
