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Seniors in the JROTC scholarship ceremony wore masks as Sgt. Major James Kirkland spoke about COVID-19 challenges experienced on the path to graduation. (Photo submitted)
New principal announced, JROTC scholarships top $1.5 million
JROTC cadet scholarships Through a unique high school experience that included a year of distance learning beginning in the spring of their freshman year, and masking requirements for nearly a year … more
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NEW EAST AFRICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) announces that a new East African Elementary Magnet School will open in September 2023. The PreK-5 school is being designed in collaboration with members of the East … more
Shevek McKee
Thanks, volunteers!
District 10 Como Community Council would like to thank everyone in the neighborhood who has been participating with us! None of our community events and initiatives would happen without our Como … more
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Shevek McKee
Pick up trash, weed local gardens
THANK YOU to everyone who showed up to last month’s Como Park Cleanup event. We counted 142 amazing volunteers, including 33 from the Twin Cities German Immersion School, that’s huge! … more
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Students discovered and explored potential opportunities at the Como Career and Trade Fair in the Como Gym on April 27.
Como student learn about careers
Como students took advantage of the chance to visit with representatives from 30 different businesses, industries, and trade groups during school on Thursday, April 27. The fair featured many St. … more
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Shevek McKee
Help clean-up Como Park on April 22
D10 Como Park usually co-hosts the Como Park portion of the city’s Regional Parks Cleanup Day. When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9-11:30 a.m. What: Individuals and groups of all ages come … more
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Como AP Government students with Congresswoman Betty McCollum in her Washington D.C. office. (Photo courtesy of congressional staff)
Como AP Government students visit D.C.
Fifteen seniors studying AP Government and AP Economics recently spent a week in Washington D.C. as part of the national Close Up program. Highlights included study visits to national monuments and … more
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Vanessa Jesci caught one of the larger fish. Winters can be frigid in Minnesota, but Karl Erickson, the woodworking program manager at Elpis Enterprises (2161 University Ave.) can find ways to make the cold weather both fun and a learning experience. The Elpis ice fishing program is open to youth from fourth grade and up at area schools. They learn how to identify species, as well as fishing regulations and cold weather conditions. “They are taught heater safety, hook safety and hole safety,” Erickson said. Sixth-graders from Sejong Academy experienced ice fishing on Lake Como on Feb.13, 2023. Vanessa Jesci caught one of the larger fish (above). Police cadets from the St. Paul Police Activities League assisted students at Como Lake.  
Land of 10,000 outdoor hobbies
Winters can be frigid in Minnesota, but Karl Erickson, the woodworking program manager at Elpis Enterprises (2161 University Ave.) can find ways to make the cold weather both fun and a learning … more
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Changing of the guard at state fair
After more than 50 years with the Minnesota State Fair and 27 as CEO, Como resident Jerry Hammer will retire this spring. Stepping in as CEO will be Renee Alexander. Alexander has more than 20 years … more
Shevek McKee
Come out to clean up Como, Orchard Rec
The D10 Como Community Council would like to thank everyone who came out to our Feb. 4 Blizzard Breakfast at North Dale Rec Center. We couldn’t have done it without our partners at the Parks … more
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A focused effort by the Como girls’ basketball team resulted in a 88-63 victory over Central and extended the program’s conference remarkable winning streak. (Photo by Eric Erickson)
Como girls set St. Paul City record
With another undefeated season in the St. Paul City Conference in the books, the Como girls basketball team earned their ninth consecutive conference championship.The last time the Cougars lost a … more
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Eugene Johnson and his children (Angelic, age eight, and Angelica, age nine) appreciate the experience they’ve had through Shop with Cops. Johnson told Midway Area Chamber of Commerce members about it during a fundraiser on Nov. 30, 2022. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
Happy tidings from Shop With Cops
Last year, Christmas was looking pretty bleak for the Eugene Johnson family.Johnson fell off a second story building onto a fence, and was hospitalized for weeks. Then he spent time in a wheelchair. … more
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Como students and staff posed together after competing in a friendly volleyball tournament. (Photo by Diego Guevara)
Athletes earn state honors
State swimmerCougar freshman Aleia Lueck entered the Section 4A girls swimming meet on Nov. 11, 2022 with a goal of setting a personal record in the 50-yard freestyle. When she touched the wall with … more
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Como resident William Kent Krueger said, “I try to challenge myself in some way with every book. I want to be engaged. If I am engaged, the reader will be engaged.”
19 books into Cork series, and author says he’s still growing
There are some notable differences in William Kent Krueger’s latest book in the Cork O’Connor series, “Fox Creek.”His readers are familiar with Cork, the Irish-Anishinabe … more
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City Landscape Architect Mary Norton (at right) explains the city’s findings about tree loss that would happen when constructing the bike lanes. The city is working with the Forestry Department of St. Paul and will continue throughout the process. (Photo by Chloe Peter)
Community divided over better bike lanes on Summit Avenue
The city’s proposal to remove mature trees and parking along Summit Avenue to create a bike trail is creating controversy throughout the Twin Cities. More than 150 people attended an open house … more
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Shevek McKee
Be part of Como curb clean-up
Como Community Council is partnering with Capitol Region Watershed District for the 2022 Como Curb Clean-up. When it rains, leaves on streets release nutrients into the water that flows into storm … more
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Development update November 2022
ALATUS PROJECT MOVES FORWARDLexington Station is chugging along, with excavation this fall and much more work to come for the next several months. The Union Park District Council (UPDC) land use … more
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Business award winners named in St. Paul
St. Paul’s 6th annual Business Awards winners have been announced. The awards recognize local businesses that provide critical services, contribute to the city’s community, invest in … more
Como’s award-winning Marine Corps JROTC program. (Photo courtesy James C. Kirkland)
MCJROTC earns national honor again
The Marine Corps JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) at Como has been recognized as a Naval Honor School Program for a seventh time. The award is reserved for the top 20% of all MCJROTC … more
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WHAT IS THAT THING?
Don McCall estimates that he’s been asked that question more than 5,000 times since he bought his velomobile in 2017. The most memorable encounter was with the St. Paul Police, who pulled him … more
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