Ranoromiangaly Andriamihaja-Rabe ‘27 learned more about investment opportunities for youth through researching Sister Jean Thuerauf and interviewing Tanika Reese at Cookie Cart.

Emmett Clancy ‘25 spoke to Karibu Deli & Grocery owner Abdi Ali about his upbringing in the neighborhood and involvement in the community.

Caroline Fitzpatrick ‘26 researched the impact of a local barber shop, Gentlemen Cuts, by interviewing bold founder Mr. Red.

Magdelyn Herzig ‘26 connected with the land of the Payne-Phalen neighborhood as she researched how community farming programs, through Urban Roots, inspire youth.

Researching family grocery stores, Riley Hodin ‘25 learned how different immigrants to the East Side expressed themselves and shared their culture through food.

Ryan Przespolewski ‘25 followed the legacy of Hamm’s Brewery to showcase current development and business at Saint Paul Brewing by interviewing Stephanie Harr.

Learning more about our partner organization, Aidan Reynolds ‘25 interviewed Saengmany Ratsabout, executive director of the East Side Freedom Library, about the community space and cultural education.

Joel Sadofsky ‘25 researched the immigrant settlements of Swede Hollow and spoke to Matthew Anderson at the East Side Neighborhood Development Company to better understand economic exclusion and integration.

Focusing on the history of the land, Maggie Walker ‘27 explored the importance of Dakota sacred sites, primarily Wakan Tipi, in the surrounding St. Paul area.