Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

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

Modern-day abolitionist

Hamline University adjunct criminal justice professor Jason Sole calls himself a survivor of the War on Drugs. He went from being a soldier on the streets to being a scholar, and … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 9/18/20

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

{ 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

City ‘desperately’ needs help from other levels of government, says CM Jalali

About 330 St. Paul businesses sustained $73 million in property damage and $8.8 million in lost inventory and other assets during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. St. … more

By JANE McCLURE | 9/18/20

Community members investing in commercial real estate through new REIC

Kate Mudge The Hamline Midway Coalition is exploring the opportunity for community members to come together and invest in commercial real estate through a Real Estate Investment … more

By Kate Mudge kate@hamlinemidway.org | 9/18/20

How are seniors adjusting to COVID-19 pandemic?

Local organizations offer various resources AGING WELL By CHLOE PETER Laurel Collins of Hamline Midway Elders A senior who regularly attends luncheons and games group at Hamline Midway Elders, 1514 … more

9/18/20

Wondering about PPP loan forgiveness?

As a B Corp, Sunrise Banks believes it is their social responsibility to help their community, according to Senior Vice President Chris Albrecht. This year, that has involved handling 1,800 Paycheck … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 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 … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 9/18/20

COVID-19 friendly entertainment in the Midway

Summer is winding down again, but this year it probably feels different. While many rejoice at cooler temps and yearn for the crispness in the air, in a year where a pandemic is causing … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 9/18/20

Join us once a month

Hamline Midway Early Learning Coalition By Jessica Kopp earlylearning@hamlinemidway.org Hi neighbors! We are a group of residents and organizations who work to address the needs and … more

By Jessica Kopp earlylearning@hamlinemidway.org | 9/18/20

Mississippi River connects teachers from ‘The Headwaters to the Delta’ despite COVID-19

The Virtual Mississippi River Institute blends online and hands-on outdoor learning Last February, more than 30 educators from Minnesota and Louisiana were looking forward to a special river journey. … more

9/18/20

Lloyd’s Pharmacy reopens down the block after fire

Owner and pharmacist Jim Stage stands in front of the temporary location for Lloyd’s Pharmacy at 694 Snelling. (Photos by Tesha M. Christensen)[/caption] Six weeks after … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 8/18/20

Will they find new locations in the Midway?

Fire destroyed the Foot Locker at the Midway Center on May 28, 2020. The leases for the stores there have been terminated prior to redevelopment. Some are looking for new … more

By JANE MCCLURE | 8/18/20

My Funny Quarantine

In the last line of Frank Sinatra’s classic love song, “My Funny Valentine,” Old Blue Eyes sang, “Stay little Valentine, stay, for each day is Valentine’s … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 8/18/20

Through process, youth learn something and then teach the next person to do it

Lue Her (left), Marcellius Watley and Shadaria Brown build a chair. Through the Green Chair Project at Elpis Enterprise, youth who are homeless or who have been homeless learn woodworking … more

By JAN WILLMS | 8/18/20

Free Farmers Market in a Box at Allianz Field

During the Farmers Market in a Box food distribution at Allianz Field on Friday, July 31, about 900 participants who preregistered received a box of vegetables, a box of dairy and a box of meat. For … more

8/18/20

Why they love homeschooling

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