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Rethinking I-94 discards fill-in-the-trench options
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recommendations headed to the Rethinking I-94 project policy advisory committee on Jan. 17 are provoking debate. Recommendations to set aside at-grade … more
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Jim Stage of Lloyd's Pharmacy
What’s the future look like for independent pharmacies?
The policies of health insurance companies today are making it harder for pharmacies to stay in business, according to Jim Stage, and that affects the people who need prescriptions.  Stage … more
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ESL tutor Myra Arnold works with a student at East African Magnet Elementary School in Frogtown. Tutoring complements what the teachers are doing in the classroom.
Learning center not a secret anymore
There is not an interest in the East Side Learning Center (ESLC) being the best-kept secret anymore. This belief was recently shared by Karmit Bulman, the new director of the center, located at … more
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Julia Kallmes (left) and Jennie Lynch started Kaleidoscope Learning, an early childhood education space located inside Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in St. Paul (1669 Arcade St.).
Kaleidoscope Learning offers third space for winter play
The first five years of a child’s life can be a lost opportunity for learning because most community services, like kindergarten, don’t start until age five, said Como resident Julia … more
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Ron Pearson is an ESL tutor at East African Magnet Elementary School (437 Edmund Ave. W).
A volunteer’s viewpoint
Saint Anthony Park resident Nancy Hauser lives a long way from her grandchildren, who are on the East Coast, and she does not often get to see them. So volunteering with the East Side Learning Center … more
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The cast of Como’s winter one act play performing in the school auditorium.
Concluding 2024, kicking off 2025
WINTER ONE ACT PLAY “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet” was performed three times in the Como Auditorium during December. The play was directed by choir teacher Huy Tran and … more
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St. Paul Optimist Club members (left to right) Kevin Megan, Colleen Hegranes, and Linnea Solem are excited about the club reaching a milestone: its 100th anniversary. (Photo submitted)
St. Paul optimist club celebrates 100 years
How does a 65-member community service club that was started between two World Wars reach the milestone of its 100th anniversary? “From the beginning in 1924 to today, our members have never … more
Heather Britt, executive director of Wilder Research, and committee members discussed the ongoing study at the Dec. 17 committee meeting. Key issues that have come up include the project submission and selection process itself, how community engagement is conducted, and how equity issues are addressed, said Britt.
How St. Paul funds public projects under review
How St. Paul funds large and small brick-and-mortar public projects could change in the future. Proposed revisions to the Long-Range Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) process are under study by the … more
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Joshua David Bau
Election news - Jan 2025
Elections shift to even years On Nov. 5, St. Paul voters approved a shift in city elections (mayor and city council) from odd to even years. On Dec.  3, the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) … more
Solstice and seeds in 2025
Happy New Year! The winter solstice, harbinger of the beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and sunlight curmudgeon, has passed. It’s a good thing we have such Grand … more
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Keith Baker of ReConnect Rondo
ReConnect Rondo receives $2 million to advance Rondo Community Land Bridge Project
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded ReConnect Rondo $2 million in federal funding to support the completion of … more
Stacie Stanley
New St. Paul Public School Superintendent named
At the December 19, 2024, Board of Education meeting, the school board approved several action items. First was the unanimous decision to select Dr. Stacie Stanley as the preferred candidate for … more
Trista Martinson
Special election for District 3 County Commissioner
There is a special election being held for the Ramsey County District 3 County Commissioner seat vacated by Trista Martinson in August. Special Election Day is Feb. 11. On the ballot are Joshua … more
Dr. Mayme Hostetter, a founding leader and current president of the Relay Graduate School of Education in New York City, was introduced as the 22nd president of Hamline University at a campus gathering on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2024. She will begin in the position on July 1, 2025.
Dr. Mayme Hostetter to become Hamline University’s 22nd president
Dr. Mayme Hostetter, a founding leader and current president of the Relay Graduate School of Education in New York City, was introduced as the 22nd president of Hamline University at a campus … more
Como Park High School graduate Destyn Land explores patriarchy through his new book and podcasts. (Photo by Raygen Brown)
Rethinking manhood with author Destyn Land
“I saw how masculine egos started wars both around the world and in the community. I saw how patriarchal masculinity worked to move our world further away from love.” Local author and … more
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The Taco Bell drive through has been the topic of many discussions in the Midway.
Drive-through dilemma
A proposed ban on new drive-through services in St. Paul is parked for almost a year. Action on a set of major restrictions was tabled until Sept. 23, 2025. That is meant to give city leaders more … more
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Dark Clouds President Meagan Weber (left) helps pick up trash and recycling with minority Black Hart owners and longtime Dark Clouds supporters Sam and Collin Solberg. (Photo submitted)
Soccer groups help clean up
Allianz Field opened its doors in 2019. Since then, both soccer supporters and Minnesota United FC have organized neighborhood cleanups around the Hamline-Midway neighborhood. The longest-running of … more
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Kimball Court
Citizens critical of housing first model at Kimball Court
Frustrations are increasing about crime, drug use and general cleanliness in the University and Snelling area, and along Snelling to the north. Neighbors are upset that more hasn’t been done to … more
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Erik Halaas is founder of Live On Minnesota, which aims to return the body to the earth after death, while conserving land and reducing carbon emissions. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Natural organic reduction
Live On Minnesota is working to become the first provider of Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) in the state of Minnesota. Also known as “human composting,” NOR is the safe and peaceful … more
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Como 9th grade students at the culminating event for their case study with Ramsey County. (Photo courtesy of Le’Shon Archie)
Como launches 3DE program
Como’s new 3DE (three-dimensional education) program for all freshmen has successfully launched. A culminating event took place in November with a field trip downtown to St. Paul City Hall and … more
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