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Murray Goff, who has cystic fibrosis, hosts a radio show with his sister, Olive, each Sunday morning on Frogtown WFNU 94.1. After interviewing real estate agent Kris Lindahl, they got a billboard to showcase their weekly episodes. (Photo submitted)
Kids on the radio
When Murray and Olive Goff noticed the billboards for real estate agent Kris Lindahl popping up around the Twin Cities, they wanted to know how he got them.So they invited him onto their Frogtown … more
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Tax break?
Some St. Paul homeowners could get a break in 2021 after years of property tax increases. That’s because St. Paul and Ramsey County are holding their 2021 property tax levies flat and St. Paul … more
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More people in Frogtown have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 than nearly anywhere else in the state. The Career Labs have been set up to help folks get back in the workforce. (Photo submitted)
NEED A JOB?
Need a new job?Check out a Career Lab at a library near you if you’ve experienced impact from COVID-19 such as job loss or loss of income.Zip code 55104 is one of the hardest hit for … more
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“We have a girls empowerment program with books about girls sent to girls,” observed Books for Africa Executive Director Patrick Plonski. (Photo submitted)
Ending the book famine in Africa
Books for Africa (BFA) will be shipping its 50 millionth book to Africa by the end of 2020. Quite an achievement for a Saint-Paul based organization that started in 1989 with a simple mission: End … more
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Artist Suyao Tian with a basket of her Modern Cover mittens. She said, “Hands for me have always had a very special meaning. They symbolize universal friendliness, helpfulness, and connection.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Hamline-Midway artist driven to ‘Do the most good’ with design
When Hamline-Midway artist Suyao Tian thinks back on her childhood, she remembers the freezing cold of winter. Tian grew up in a province of Northern China, near the border with Tibet. Her city, … more
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Students make blankets
Elizabeth Wegner, who teaches at King of Kings Lutheran School in Roseville and doubles as Jehovah Lutheran music director, led her fifth- and sixth-grade students in a project making nine … more
Midway Project distribution set for November
The Midway Project just entered its fifth month of operation and Oct. 28 marked its 15th distribution event. It started by sharing fresh and non-perishable food items, household, personal care, and … more
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Tabitha Wheeler named Social Worker of Year
The Minnesota School Social Workers Association proudly announces the selection of Tabitha Wheeler as the Minnesota School Social Worker of the Year for 2020.  Wheeler has been a school social … more
TIF district moving ahead around Allianz Field
A new tax increment financing (TIF) district for the Snelling-Midway redevelopment site is moving ahead, with hopes it will spur affordable housing and redevelopment by Allianz Field. On Nov. 3, the … more
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{ Development Roundup } November 2020
1825 UniversityA 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
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{ Monitor in a Minute } November 2020
Auto repair business can openA former Frogtown creamery can be reused as an auto repair business, with approval of a conditional use permit Oct. 16 by the St. Paul Planning Commission. The commission … more
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Congratulations to Mandy Miller, whose whimsical Halloween decor at 1603 Fernwood was the runaway winner in voting during the Como Community Council's Spooky Decoration Celebration.
Free meal boxes available on Fridays
Make a meal out of thisThe Como Community Council, in partnership with the Sanneh Foundation, is distributing free meal boxes on selected Friday afternoons for Ramsey County residents dealing with … more
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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
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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
We need your voice on HMC
Mike Reynolds By Mike Reynolds, HMC Board Secretary The Hamline Midway Coalition (HMC) engages the voice and power of the community to serve the neighborhood. HMC plays a specific role representing … more
Reopening and rebuilding update
By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com As we fully embrace the fall season, two statements about the rebuild of University Avenue appear true: 1) … more
Midway United Fund ready to disburse grants
Debate over who serves on committee and whether there should be paid staff continues By Jane McClure The Midway United Fund is accepting applications for small economic justice grants in the … more
Taco Bell can’t rebuild, operations can continue
Taco Bell cannot replace its longtime restaurant at 565 N. Snelling Ave. On a unanimous vote Sept. 16, 2020, the St. Paul City Council upheld an appeal by Hamline Midway Coalition … more
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Rebuilding University
  Tony Espinoza (left) and Raisy Hennenos of Five Star Painting work to repaint the exterior of Furniture Barn along University Ave. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The business, which was damaged in … more
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{ 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
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