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Folks ride with Mayor Melvin Carter to celebrate the opening of the newly completed trail along Ayd Mill Road on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Off-street trails along Como Ave. and Johnson Parkway were also completed in 2020. (Photo submitted)

St. Paul Bicycle Coalition advocates for safer biking options and connections

The bicycle system in St. Paul is improving each year, in part due to the advocacy of the St. Paul Bicycle Coalition.Co-chairs Andy Singer and Ian Buck point to the increased number of bicycle lanes, … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 5/12/21

Who will get STAR grants?

Creation of an African retail plaza, a new home for the Keystone Community Services food shelf and improvements to the pavilion at Como Park are among the hopefuls competing for 2021 Neighborhood … more

By Jane McClure | 5/12/21

They’re representing you on the district council

In voting during annual elections in April, Como community members elected three new District 10 board members, re-elected four incumbents, and elevated two current members to officer positions. … more

By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org | 5/12/21

(L to R) Alice Wagner-Hemstad, Kai Sackreiter, Soren Sackreiter, and Zach Bollman advanced to National History Day for their website detailing the origin of modern educational technology.

National History Day Qualifiers

Como students and their History Day research projects have advanced from St. Paul regional competition, to State History Day, and now to the National History Day Finals. Kai Sackreiter, Soren … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 5/12/21

See "Summer of Soul" at an outside event taking place at Como Pavilion on Thursday, May 13. (Photo submitted)

40 years for International Film Festival

In a year that has seen its share of trauma with the ongoing pandemic and the tragedies of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) has reached an … more

By JAN WILLMS | 5/12/21

Nick Kor, of the Asian Minnesotan Alliance for Justice, said, “A fundamental belief of our alliance is that we have to name the racism against Asian Americans. We must be clear and we must speak up.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Asian Minnesotan leaders name the racism

In the wake of a shooting spree in Georgia that left six Asian Americans dead last month, the Asian Minnesotan Alliance for Justice is encouraging the community to name the racism.Nick Kor is a … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 4/14/21

A PATH FORWARD

Ramsey County doesn’t want to return to the status quo.While 2020 was a hard year with unemployment spiking at 11% last May, it brought ongoing workforce disparities to the forefront, and the … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 4/14/21

Minnesota’s First Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan implemented in Ramsey County

On March 23, the Center for Economic Inclusion (the Center) joined its peer consultants Fourth Economy, NEOO Partners, MZ Strategies, and Urban3 to present the first-ever Economic Competitiveness and … more

4/14/21

This biomass illustration, which compares 2019 (left) with 2020, shows the improvement in eliminating curly-leaf pondweed (which is red). (Courtesy of Capitol Region Watershed District)

Proof: Como Lake water quality getting better

The herbicide that Capitol Region Watershed District used in 2020 to battle invasive curly-leaf pondweed in Como Lake, and the alum it used to battle excessive phosphorus, both are showing amazing … more

By Michael Kuchta | 4/14/21

Trent Bowman is the president of NAREB, a coalition of Black real estate professionals. He said, “Throughout history, people of color have been left out of the homeownership game. It’s about leaving a legacy. It’s about building wealth in our communities. We have to understand the history of housing discrimination, so we can work in the present to leave something for our kids in the future.” (Photo courtesy of NAREB)

Part II: The Twin Cities housing market

In last month’s article about the Twin Cities housing market during COVID-19, real estate professionals characterized the market as “frenzied.” A picture emerged of Minneapolis and … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 4/14/21

Como’s State Swim Meet qualifiers at the U of M (left to right): Kai Sackreiter, Ethan Napierala, Gabe Napierala, Sig Isaacson, Soren Sackreiter, and Mark Remuto.

Successful winter sports seasons

As students returned to in-person learning on April 14, the spring sports season was already entering its third week. During distance learning, Como winter sports teams kept competing with many … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 4/14/21

Kelly Smith of the Star Tribune will be speaking during the Old Media Navigate New Era event on Sunday, May 2, from 1-2:30 p.m.

Vote by April 20 for district council reps

Tuesday April 20 is the last day to vote in the 2021 board elections for the Como Community Council. Once again this year, District 10 community members can vote from home using a secure online … more

By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org | 4/14/21

Is Round Two coming?

Minneapolis and St. Paul are braced for civil unrest as the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin commences. City councils in both cities have been receiving updates on plans to … more

By JANE McCLURE | 3/10/21

{ Monitor in a Minute } March 2021

Midway Center site of fire Midway Center at 1544 university Ave., which was extensively damaged during civil unrest in May 2020, again had a fire Feb. 15. The St. Paul Fire Department was called to … more

By JANE McCLURE | 3/10/21

(Left to right) Alex Le, Nayblut Kasuh, Jesiah Mason and Sophia Moore display their certificates for achievement in the JROTC Leadership Academic Bowl. They advanced to the second round of national competition. (Photo by Sgt. Major James Kirkland)

Schedule changes

While the youngest students in the St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) returned to in-person learning during February, the majority of high school students continue with distance learning. On Feb. 22, … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 3/10/21

Volunteers Joanne Swanson and Annie Huidekoper wrangle with some of the donations from Como residents.

Nine seats up on D. 10 council board

Here’s your chance to have a bigger voice in the decisions that affect your neighborhood: Nine seats are up for election in April to the District 10 Como Community Council board. Most do not … more

By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org | 3/10/21

Co-owners Rekik Abaineh (left) and Solomon Hailie (right) said, “We have experienced an outpouring of love from around the world.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Bolé Ethiopian moves to Como

When Midway’s Bolé Ethiopian Cuisine burned to the ground last May, the owners were preparing to open an expansion of their restaurant that was two years in the making. The grand opening … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 2/11/21

Housing issue hits close to home

Finding, creating, and maintaining safe, affordable housing for all residents in Saint Paul is not getting easier, especially in a pandemic and recession. But in a conversation Jan. 27 with the Como … more

By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org | 2/11/21

Debate to State!

The Como Park debating duo of Chikamso Chijioke and Sam Skinner concluded their junior year of competition as participants in the Minnesota State High School League Tournament. They’ve made … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 2/11/21

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