By Steve Plagens,
Commentary

Our neighborhood is special!

St. Anthony Park has been aptly described as a small town nestled between two large cities.

It’s inhabited by so many familiar faces, people we recognize shopping at Speedy, banking at Sunrise, walking our dog along Langford Park, picking out a book at the library, filling up our car at Ned’s or watching the parade march down Como Avenue on the 4th of July.

Like you, we treasure this neighborhood where we live and work. Like you, we support the Park Bugle because its coverage of civic affairs, local businesses and notable residents “turns readers into neighbors.”

In 2024, the Bugle celebrated its 50th anniversary. We can all be proud of the Bugle’s success because it reflects who we are and what we hold dear.

Community newspapers like the Park Bugle are disappearing at an alarming rate across the country. On average, two local newspapers in the U.S. cease publication every week.

The Park Bugle is no stranger to the financial challenges facing newspapers. But three factors have enabled the Bugle to survive: Strong support from neighborhood advertisers; careful control of our expenses; and generous contributions from readers like you.

The Park Bugle provides high-quality journalism while operating within our budget constraints. In 2024, our reporting garnered five awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association, including one for overall excellence.

But we cannot continue this mission without your help.

If you haven’t already done so, please renew your annual support now through a tax-deductible contribution. Your gift helps expand the Park Bugle’s print, online and social media presence, reach new residents and continue to highlight the achievements of our neighbors. Donate here!

Every gift matters!

On behalf of the Park Bugle Board of Directors, thank you for your steadfast and continuing support.

Steve Plagens is a long-time resident of St. Anthony Park and the current president of the Park Bugle board of directors.