At the Midway Chamber, the summer is a good time to plan ahead for the upcoming year. This includes planning our events, both formal and informal. As we always strive to build a stronger Midway and …

Is the popular H-Mart grocery chain coming to Midway Marketplace? There’s excitement due to the recent sale of the shuttered Cub Foods and At Home stores to a New Jersey limited-liability …

As is our usual schedule, the Midway Chamber held its annual board retreat in June. I always enjoy it, with it a time for both looking back on the past year and looking ahead. The day helps plan a …

Mission Statement:   The Midway Chamber of Commerce represents businesses and organizations that are dedicated to Building a Stronger Midway by providing programs and services that help members …

As my nose and itchy eyes can attest, spring is here. And like every year in Minnesota, the winter thaw unveils excess trash that has been hibernating underneath the snow for months. Thankfully there …

In the Midway, 2025 was a year of transitions. It was easy to feel irritated about closings, like Cub Foods and WestRock. But opportunities abound and there are going to be many openings in 2026. …

Will demolition of one of Midway’s most notorious problem properties bring needed redevelopment or just another vacant lot? Either way, the former University-Snelling CVS is no more. Demolition …

On March 16, the Midway Chamber joined other community partners including the Ward 4 City Council office to celebrate the demolition of the former CVS building. While the most excitement we saw was …

It is true that Saint Paul’s Midway has seen its fair share of challenges, but this spring, signs of life and vibrancy abound. Look no further than the recent teardown of the abandoned CVS on …

On Feb. 5, 2026, the Midway Chamber held its Annual Celebration. Our biggest event of the year, we hosted 250 people for a night of fun and recognition. One of the highlights of the night every year …

Businesses struggling during Operation Metro Surge got a boost Jan. 29 from Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, foundation leaders and elected officials. …

Beginning in November, the Midway Chamber made its first official statement in support of immigrants and in opposition to the aggressive forces used by ICE. Sadly, we have felt compelled to repeat …

A new year is upon us. A time to look back on the past 12 months, but also to think about what’s to come this year. Here’s some of what’s ahead for the Midway in 2026. Maybe its because I work …

A $20,000 food recovery grant from Biz Recycling helps Keystone Community Services (2000 St Anthony Ave., St. Paul) save up to 2000 pounds of food from spoiling per week, said Sydney Henderson, the …

In August, my Monitor article was on immigration. It felt like a good time to highlight the impacts made by our immigrant communities as the annual Little Africa Fest had just taken place. While I …

Since spring 2024, the Midway Chamber has shared office space with the two closest district councils, the Hamline Midway Coalition and the Union Park District Council. Sharing an office has really …

How do you get around the Midway? For many, we have a car and its our main mode of travel. The additions of the Green Line and A Line have helped many households downsize and eliminate an extra …

Our city was shaken by an unthinkable tragedy on Aug. 27. Two children, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, were killed in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in south …

The upcoming closing of the Cub Foods Midway store on Aug. 30, 2025 has sparked a wide range of responses from City Hall to area neighborhoods. If there is agreement on one thing, it’s that the …

For the 11th year, the Midway recently celebrated Little Africa Fest. While many festivals have stopped due to increasing costs, it’s great to see this one grow every year. Same with the Little …