Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

YWCA St. Paul will display and house an art piece commissioned by St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter reflecting the city’s People’s Prosperity Pilot, an economic program initiated in 2020. People’s Prosperity Pilot supports St. Paul’s low-income families of color with a goal to create a model that addresses monetary inequities. As part of the People’s Prosperity Pilot, Carter selected Alan and Nicole Milligan, owners of the Milligan Studio, to create a piece of art reflecting the intention of this economic program. The work aligns with the YWCA mission of eliminating racism. “We are excited to have been selected to share this beautiful artwork, Altitude, with our community,” said YWCA St. Paul Chief Executive Officer Gaye Adams Massey. The artwork will be on display permanently in the window on the second floor allowing people to view this as they walk through the neighborhood. The Milligan Studios had Danny Diamond, a friend and musician, compose and play a musical piece to accompany the art. A QR code will allow viewers to hear this melody simultaneously. (Photo submitted)

BRIEFLY December 2021

Center for Social JusticeUnited Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities has received a grant of $1,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish a Leadership Center for Social Justice that will … more

12/11/21

Briefs October 2021

Lyngblomsten expandsLyngblomsten, a Minnesota senior services organization, will begin preparing a 20-acre site in mid-October 2021 for a senior living campus in Lino Lakes. This is a significant … more

10/17/21

Mississippi Market staff with food donations. (Photo submitted)

BRIEFS August 2021

Mississippi Market increases food donations, food justice effortsMississippi Market has launched a new food donation program to help meet the increase in hunger the community is facing, which is … more

8/12/21

PLAN IT August 2021

Como Relays Aug. 18 & 25Every Wednesday in August Run Minnesota is hosting Como Park Relays at the intersection of Horton Ave. and Lexington Pkwy. Kids race (race 1/4 mile or 1/2 mile) start at … more

8/12/21

Rebecca Calvo is the interim director at District 10 Como Council.

In Brief June 2021

St. Paul edges out MinneapolisSt. Paul bumped Minneapolis to third and took second in annual Trust for Public Land’s 2021 ParkScore® index. Washington, DC, is the best city park system in … more

6/9/21

In Brief February 2021

International Film FestivalMSP Film Society announces the 40th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF40) will take place Thursday, May 13 through Sunday, May 23, 2021. Due to the … more

2/11/21

In Brief JANUARY 2021

Dale St. work pausedRamsey County’s Dale Street reconstruction project in Saint Paul All I-94 entrance and exit ramps at Dale St. and Interstate 94 opened to traffic on Nov. 19 at the … more

1/14/21

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

By JANE McCLURE | 10/17/20

{ 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

In Brief September 2020

New pastor at Jehovah The Rev. Dr. Joshua Miller is the new pastor at Jehovah Lutheran Church in St. Paul, installed in an online worship service Sept. 6. Video of the installation rite at … more

9/18/20

In Brief August 2020

Our Lady hires new COO Kim Webster has joined Our Lady of Peace as Chief Operating Officer. Webster brings 40-years in the senior health services field, with a focus on administration, healthcare, … more

8/18/20

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Tenant protections approved Mitra Jalali St. Paul’s new tenant protections measures won unanimous city council approval on July 8. But the work is just beginning as city officials … more

By JANE McCLURE | 8/18/20

Vote in party primary election Aug. 11

Absentee voting is available through Aug. 7 in the party primary elections. To vote in person: • Weekdays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the county elections office, 90 W. Plato Blvd. • Weekdays 10 … more

7/15/20

{ Monitor in a Minute } July 2020

By JANE McCLURE Two bike projects roll ahead Two area bicycle facilities improvement projects won St. Paul City Council approval June 17, along sections of Fairview Ave.and Territorial Rd. The … more

By JANE McCLURE | 7/15/20

{ Monitor in a Minute } June 2020

By JANE McCLURE COVID-19 measures continue St. Paul city officials were working to help restaurants open for outdoor dining June 1. It’s the last effort in a flurry of activities since the … more

6/9/20

{ Monitor in a Minute } March 2020

By JANE McCLURE Billboard can go up OutFront Media will be allowed to erect a large digital display billboard near Highway 280 and Interstate 94, as a result of St. Paul City Council action … more

3/20/20

{ Monitor in a Minute } Feb 2020

Liquor licenses St. Paul’s historic cap on on-liquor licenses continues to vex prospective bar operators and city officials who want to encourage more nightlife. Three requests for West end … more

By JANE McCLURE | 3/10/20

In Our Community February 2020

Couples drum jam Announcing a Valentines Day Couples Drum Jam at the Women’s Drum Center, 2242 University Ave.W. in St. Paul on Saturday, Feb. 14, 6- 8 p.m. Couples come in all shapes and sizes! … more

3/10/20

{ Monitor in a Minute } January 2020

By JANE McCLURE Como going from 4 lanes to 3 The St. Paul City Council in December asked for a lane configuration change on Como Ave., which is needed to implement a larger project. The city … more

2/10/20

Monitor In A Minute December 2019

by Jane McClure Dale Street Bridge schedule unveiled The $14.7 million Dale Street Bridge over Interstate 94 will bring improved walkways and bike access when it is completed in 2020. But the … more

12/29/19