
Pebbles and Ripples: SAP Neighbors Reflect on 50 Years of District Councils
St. Anthony Park neighbors reflect on 50 years of St. Paul’s District Council system, from the 1969 South St. Anthony PAC to today.
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St. Anthony Park neighbors reflect on 50 years of St. Paul’s District Council system, from the 1969 South St. Anthony PAC to today.

The Environment Committee’s “Buckthorn Busters” are using critical-period cutting, with no herbicide, to clear buckthorn along Robbins Avenue.

SAPCC thanked the 4th in the Park 2025 organizers and volunteers.

MnDOT briefed the Transportation Committee on the full 2026 Highway 280 closure for pavement, drainage and bridge work, plus a reminder of city speed limits.

SAPCC introduced its Luther Campus Task Force and listed its members and the key questions guiding its work.

Land Use co-chair Tom Ososki summarizes the big changes: Luther Seminary’s campus sale, the HealthPartners site, the WestRock closure and growth around Westgate and Raymond.

SAPCC expanded its Luther Campus Task Force to cover the newly announced sale of Luther Seminary’s Upper Campus as well as the Lower Campus.

More than 150 neighbors took part in Buy Nothing Day at Hampden Park on May 10, 2025, and nearly two-thirds of items were rehomed.

More than 60 volunteers joined the annual Kasota Ponds Cleanup with support from NAPA Auto Parts.

Smurfit WestRock’s closure of its 2250 Wabash Avenue recycling plant (189 jobs) opens a 40-acre redevelopment opportunity in South St. Anthony Park.