Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Kathy Oaks As COVID-19 forces educational changes, some parents are considering whether online schooling through their district or homeschooling on their own will work better for their … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 8/18/20

What do you want at Hamline Park play area?

The Hamline Park play area will be renovated in 2020-2021, and we need community feedback to help guide t Next year, the play area at Hamline Park will be redone. … more

By Kate Mudge kate@hamlinemidway.org | 8/18/20

Midway YMCA: community response hub

Senior checks, healthy meals, implicit bias trainings and more offered for free; childcare and fitness options available Children enrolled in school-aged childcare at the Midway YMCA enjoy swimming … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 7/15/20

Uncertain futures

Firefighters were still working at the back of the Sports Dome on Friday, May 29. Over 170 businesses were damaged in the Midway following the murder of George Floyd. (Photos by Tesha … more

By JANE McCLURE | 7/15/20

Ax-Man Surplus reopens in Midway

Ax-Man has reopened for business at 1639 W. University. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) It’s been a tough few months for Ax-Man Surplus, but the longtime University Ave. business … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 7/15/20

Will Midway Center be demolished?

City’s first step preserves use of TIF for redevelopment By JANE McCLURE Tenants at the Midway Center, damaged by fire and vandalism on May 28, are being forced to move out. Their leases have been … more

By JANE McCLURE | 7/15/20

Reopening the Midway

Building a stronger Midway Chad Kulas Over the past month you have probably noticed more businesses reopening, leading to more cars on the road and fewer people staying at home. In the Midway, … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 7/15/20

I can't breathe

South Minneapolis writer and photographer, Abha Karnick I watched his last breath. Millions of people soon would as well. I can’t breathe. He was murdered on my block next … more

By Abha Karnick | 7/15/20

Help an older neighbor

Monica Gallagher Hamline Midway Elders So many have asked us recently in light of Covid 19, and then neighborhood unrest, “How can I help seniors in areas affected?” The … more

By Monica Gallagher monica@HMelders.org 651-209-6542 | 7/15/20

JAUM welcomes new leader

Sara Dziuk Gina Blayney retired on June 30, after a 30-year career with Junior Achievement (1745 University Ave. W.), 15 of those years as President & CEO of Junior Achievement of the Upper … more

7/15/20

Q&A with Otis Zanders of Ujamaa Place

Otis Zanders of Ujaama Place Otis Zanders has had enough. “As the CEO of an organization that serves the most marginalized population in society, African American men, aged 18-30, … more

By Elena Vaughn | 6/25/20

Ron Johnson remembers Lloyd’s

Ron Johnson was working at Target when he heard Lloyd’s Pharmacy was for sale in 1974. He headed to the longtime pharmacy at Snelling and Minnehaha to meet Lloyd Jensen, the 25-year … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 6/9/20

Over 170 businesses damaged in Midway

Big Top Liquor, in the former Midway Perkins, was looted and set ablaze on Thursday, May 28, and the next day staff from Restoration Professionals was on site to board up the building. Firefighters … more

By JANE McCLURE | 6/9/20

Rebuilding a strong Midway

By CHAD KULAS, Chad Kulas Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com Without question, these past few weeks have been some of the most stressful and difficult days in the … more

6/9/20

Donate to Midway businesses

Over 100 businesses in the Midway were damaged on Thursday, May 28, 2020 during civil unrest. Photo by Tesha M. Christensen The following fundraisers will benefit local businesses: • Midway Chamber … more

6/4/20

Q&A with Defining You Pilates and Fitness

Defining You Pilates and Fitness owner Suzy Levi teaches a class via Zoom. (Photo submitted) Defining You Pilates and Fitness (550 Vandalia St.) quickly transitioned to a virtual studio format in … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 5/13/20

Q&A with Lula Vintage: ‘Shop small for real’

Lula Vintage (1587 Selby Ave.), has been shut down since the Stay at Home order, losing the majority of its income. Owner Hayley Bush, who operates the shop by herself, is selling items online, … more

5/13/20

{ Development Roundup } May 2020

By JANE McCLURE University and Fairview plan Plans for a 146-apartment, five-story mixed-use building near University and Fairview avenues met resistance from the Union Park District Council (UPDC) … more

5/13/20

Chamber: ‘Help each other out’

‘We’re all in this together’ by Tesha M. Christensen The Midway Chamber of Commerce has been calling members to check on how they’re doing, what they need, and what connections they can … more

4/15/20

BP Amoco shut down

‘Residents terrified to be in wrong place at the wrong time near this property’ says council member The BP Amoco at University and Hamline has been closed. (Photo by Terry Faust) By Jane McClure … more

4/15/20