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{ Development Roundup } November 2020

1825 University A 243-unit affordable housing complex at the northwest corner of Fairview and University avenues is moving toward a 2021 construction start. The St. Paul City Council, acting as the … more

by Jane McClure | 11/11/20

Take action with League of Women Voters

Nonpartisan group informs and engages citizens for a healthy democracy Members of the St. Paul League of Women Voters celebrate 100 years. (Photo submitted) By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN The League of … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 10/18/20

TRANSFORMATION

Frogtown Community Center rebuilt into one of city’s best Ayanna Jones, age seven, and Mayor Melvin Carter III cut the ribbon at Frogtown Community Center during the official opening of the $2.1 … more

10/18/20

Melvin Carter Jr. driven to help youth

Why he does it, and why he won’t ever stop By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Melvin Carter founded SOS (Save our Sons) in 1991. He knew that the detention system wasn’t working for young Black men and that, … more

10/18/20

IT’S POSSIBLE

Brian White Jr, one of four co-owners of 2 Scoops Ice Cream Eatery at 921 Selby Avenue. His family was able to open their business by pooling resources and being creative. (Photo by Margie … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 10/18/20

Celebrating peace

Peace bubbles By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com The 24th Community Peace Celebration Planning Team Hello Hamline/Midway, Como, Frogtown, and Rondo Midway Monitor Readers, It’s a refreshing and … more

10/18/20

{ Development Roundup }

Zoning changes could bring more density The revamp of St. Paul’s multi-family residential zoning is seen as a way to add housing density, with a focus on affordable housing, … more

By JANE McCLURE | 10/17/20

{ Monitor in a Minute }

Neighborhood STAR fund allocated for area projects Twenty-one small businesses, housing providers and community organizations are recipients of 2020 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization … more

By JANE McCLURE | 10/17/20

BE A LEADER & Be Counted: 2020 Census

Artika Tyner (Photo submitted) The 2020 U.S. Census is of critical importance. It will shape the future of our community. To raise awareness about the Census, Planting People Growing Justice in … more

by Dr. Artika R. Tyner | 9/24/20

Ridership was setting records... then there was a pandemic

Metro Transit says it is a good thing fewer people have been using light rail since March By CHLOE PETER Since opening in 2004, the Blue Line has offered folks an alternative way to get to … more

By CHLOE PETER | 9/18/20

Explore a Frogtown Pollinator Garden

Take a self-guided tour of Monarch City Flowers, butterflies, and bees: oh my! For a fun ending to a warm August, visit Monarch City and take a self-guided tour. Butterflies and bees love this … more

9/18/20

Progress in the struggle

Melvin Giles Progress in the struggle Hello Midway Como Frogtown Monitor readers, This month I’m sharing two proverbs and words of encouragement and wisdom that I find helpful in … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 9/18/20

New mural exhibition sustains fight for justice

A neighbor looks at the mural exhibit at 825 University Ave. (Photo by Tyler Olsen-Highness) Four murals created in the wake of George Floyd’s murder have been re-introduced to the public at 825 … more

9/18/20

{ 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

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 Avenue, a … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 9/18/20

I am still hopeful

Hello Greater Hamline/Midway Community, Like many I started this year with a New Year’s Resolution. My resolution has been very challenging due to … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 8/18/20

Springboard for the Arts springs back

Executive director Laura Zabel stands outside the new headquarters for Springboard for the Arts in Frogtown. A second renovation is in progress, following extensive property damage … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 8/18/20

Help kids through trauma

Telling his own children about George Floyd’s death was one of hardest things Rev. Ronald Bell ever did Reverend Dr. Ronald Bell Jr. with his wife, Dr. Eboni Bell, and his two sons. Bell encouraged … more

By CHLOE PETER | 7/15/20

Frog Food by Z Akhmetova July 2020

Z Akhmetova | 7/15/20