D2&U

Council President, Rebecca Noecker, joins us to discuss her time on the St Paul City Council and a tree preservation ordinance she is championing.  To reach out to Rebecca or to let her know your support for the ordinance, he mail her at [email protected].

Join us for your spooky stories collected last year.  Have an idea for topic?  Email us at [email protected]!

Join us for episode 2 of our Nightmare Series on Anne Bilansky. On Halloween, join us for your spooky stories from the East Side of St Paul.

In our Nightmare on Ivy Street series for this year, we will be diving into the story of Ann Bilansky. An East Side gal who didn't like to be married long.  She is the only woman to receive the capital punishment verdict for murder in Minnesota.  Next week we'll dive into the story of a (far too) similar Ann from Fayettesville, North Carolina and we'll end the series this year with your stories submitted last year.  Have an idea for our Nightmare series or for D2&U?  Email us at [email protected].

Annie interviews Joann Ellis at National Night Out 2025. Let's hear about why she loves the greater east side and her favorite spots to eat and walk! 

Annie from the Greater East Side Community Council sits down with Steph Henderson at National Night Out (2025) and share a conversation reflecting what the neighborhood means to Steph, and why she is on the Board of Directors. For the video version of this episode see the youtube page. 

 In this episode of the D2&U Podcast, Annie from the Greater East Side Community Council interviews Becky Wegscheid of the St. Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR) to discuss what SPAAR is and how it supports local communities. The conversation covers multilingual housing resources available to East Side residents, the exciting Transforming Neighborhoods Project coming to White Bear Avenue this summer, and ways to get involved in National Night Out. Becky and Annie also talk about the importance of community connection and the many ways neighbors can make a meaningful impact. Featured resources include SPAAR’s multilingual consumer tools and guides at spaar.com/community-engagement/resources and the City of Saint Paul’s housing support links at stpaul.gov/housing-resources-links. Whether you're a renter, homeowner, or just curious about what's happening in the neighborhood, tune in and learn how to stay informed and get involved. 

Get ready east side! Three events coming your way Saturday, June 21 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMIndigenous Roots Café, 788 E 7th St, Saint PaulMonday, June 23 – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMHmong American Partnership, 1075 Arcade St, Saint PaulThursday, June 26 – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMArlington Hills Library, 1200 Payne Ave, Saint PaulEvents — Greater East Side

Welcome to D2&U~ the podcast that brings you all the latest from the Greater East Side Community Council. This episode is the recording of the May 21, 2025 board meeting. The full recording with video is on our Youtube site as well as greatereastside.org. The views expressed are those of the speaker alone and do not reflect the views of other individuals, staff, or any official city policy. Copyright 2025 GESCC 

 We are the Greater East Side Community Council, also known as District two. What exactly is a district council? Anyways, how can we be a resource for you? How can you be engaged and informed in your community?Greater East Side

FacebookGreater East SideMark your calendars! Saturday May 17 2025Starting at 10am Meet at: 1291 Etna St, Saint Paul, MN 55106CoHosted by the City of St Paul and GESCCBags and gloves will be provided free of charge Contact [email protected] for more information 

Staff and community member discuss concerns about pollution from the Northern Iron Foundry. Learn about the real health impacts affecting residents, the community-led response, and how you can get involved in protecting our air and well-being. Tune in to discover steps you can take right now to make a difference where you live.  Connect with Jess here: https://greatereastside.org/environmentHow to make a box fan filter: Purchase a 20 in × 20 in (51 cm × 51 cm) box fan and a MERV 13 filter.Put the filter behind the fan so that the arrows point towards it.Tape the filter to the fan using duct tape. You can use one or more filters depending on your preference.Trace and cut out cardboard to cover the gaps between the filters and the fan.Tape the cardboard to create a seal around the fan and the filters.Put the filter in an enclosed room and turn it on. Replace filters as needed.How to Make a Box Fan Air Purifier: 3 Different Methods | Digital TrendsThe opinions are that of the guests only Copyright 2025 GESCC 

Agenda: FinancialsStop Signs at Arlington and Clarence    Legislation on Nuclear Power-Lindsay Potter The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers and do not represent any official position of the participants, organizations, or affiliated groups. 

 Welcome to the D2&U Podcast, your go-to source for everything happening on the Greater East Side of St. Paul, Minnesota! In this episode, we're giving you a Spring Events Preview—highlighting upcoming happenings, community gatherings, and ways you can get involved this season. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the neighborhood, this is your chance to stay informed, get connected, and celebrate all the exciting things happening right here in our community. Show NotesJessica- contact for Spring Clean Up [email protected]://greatereastside.org/Episode is copyright 2025

In our final Nightmare on Ivy Street episode for this spooky season, Lisa reads community submitted spooky stories.  Following this episode, we will be taking a couple of weeks off.  If you have topics you would like to learn more about, email us at [email protected].

Thank you to the site US Ghost Adventures for highlighting these locations.