Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

{ Development Roundup } September 2020

Kimball court Kimball Court, which provides supportive housing in Hamline-Midway, can be enlarged with a new conditional use permit. The St. Paul Planning Commission July 20 approved a new … more

By JANE McCLURE | 9/18/20

{ Monitor in a Minute } September 2020

Charter school prompts debate Hmong College Prep Academy has won St. Paul City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approval for conduit financing, on a 4-3 margin Aug. 26. But … more

By JANE McCLURE | 9/18/20

Election Sept. 15 for board vacancy in District 4

Special elections Community members in South Como or Energy Park can vote online until 5 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 15 in a special election to fill a vacancy on the District 10 board. To … more

By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org | 9/18/20

Distance learning for all

New signs are ready to welcome Como students back – whenever in-person classes are deemed safe by state metrics and SPPS. (Photo by Eric … more

By Eric Erickson | 9/18/20

How are seniors adjusting to COVID-19 pandemic?

Local organizations offer various resources AGING WELL By CHLOE PETER Laurel Collins of Hamline Midway Elders A senior who regularly attends luncheons and games group at Hamline Midway Elders, 1514 … more

9/18/20

Bike riding skills and repairs offered for free

The group rolled out, maintaining physical distancing while practicing safe bike skills in traffic. First stop on the night’s ride was the Express Bike Shop on Selby … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 9/18/20

Como Golf Course clean water project begins

Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) and the city of Saint Paul began construction on a clean water project at Como Golf Course on July 6 that is expected to capture and clean 11 million gallons … more

8/18/20

D 10: Five new board members, four re-elected

With record participation, District 10 residents elected five new members to the Como Community Council board, and re-elected four members in voting that ended June 16. All voting this year was … more

by Michael Kuchta | 7/15/20

Como High: Former principal says goodbye

Mr. Morris A leadership change has occurred at Como Park High School. Stacy Theien-Collins resigned from her position as Como’s principal and accepted the principal’s job at Richfield High … more

by Erik Erickson | 7/15/20

Eight Como staff members retire

Como’s virtual commencement ceremony on June 1 successfully celebrated each of the 248 graduates from the Class of 2020.[/caption] The 2019-2020 school year has concluded. … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 6/9/20

Dock & Paddle open at pavilion

Michael Kutchta District 10 Como Community Council By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org Dock & Paddle The restaurant in the Como Lakeside Pavilion opened June … more

6/9/20

Graduation goes virtual, celebrate with lawn signs

Como Park Senior High School Yard signs to honor Como’s Class of 2020 will soon appear in the neighborhood.[/caption] By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher With schools closed through the … more

by Eric Erickson | 5/13/20

Absentee voting may happen

District 10 Como Community Council Michael Kutchta By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org The Como Community Council board will vote May 19 on whether to allow … more

5/13/20

Getting curly-leaf pondweed under control

Como Lake getting Fluridone, alum treatments this spring Britta Belden, Water Resource Project Manager (left), and Bob Fossum, Monitoring and Research Division Manager (right), co-led two public … more

4/15/20

COMO HIGH SCHOOL: Still a community during distance learning

Como’s new front entry was completed and opened by the beginning of March. During the coronavirus pandemic, buildings are closed and education has shifted to distance learning. (Photo by Eric … more

by Eric Erickson | 4/15/20

Is there enough parking at former Sholom site?

Former Shalom development plans City staff, neighbors and board members debate whether 80 spots is enough for 150 apartments By Jane McClure The former Sholom Home, which has been vacant for more … more

3/20/20

D.C. close up, MCJROTC retreat, teaching honor

Como Park Senior High School By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher Como AP Government students spent six days in Washington D.C. from Feb. 23-28 as participants in the national Close Up program. … more

by Eric Erickson | 3/20/20

Curious about latest Sholom Home site plan?

Former Shalom development plans Developers have officially filed for parking and density variances so they can convert the former Sholom Home property into rental … more

By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org | 3/10/20

{ Development Roundup } Feb 2020

Taco Bell won’t be rebuilding Facing the prospect of a no vote from the St. Paul Planning Commission, Taco Bell has shelved plans for a new restaurant at 565 N. Snelling Ave. That … more

By JANE McCLURE | 3/10/20

{ Monitor in a Minute } Feb 2020

Liquor licenses St. Paul’s historic cap on on-liquor licenses continues to vex prospective bar operators and city officials who want to encourage more nightlife. Three requests for … more

By JANE McCLURE | 3/10/20