Swimmers return to State Meet The success and depth of the Cougar boys’ swim team was evident in the pool and on the podium at the Section 4A Meet held on Feb. 24. Beyond the individual events, …
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By Eric Erickson, social studies teacher
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3/9/23
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On Feb.25, 2023, the Midway Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Celebration. The event is always a fun night and this year’s theme, “Music & The Midway,” meant it would …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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3/9/23
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“We all have angels guiding us… They look after us. They heal us, touch us, comfort us with invisible warm hands… What will bring their help? Asking. Giving thanks.” ~ Sophy …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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3/9/23
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HMONG AMERICAN PLAY OPENS MARCH 31 Local Hmong American playwright and theater artist Katie Ka Vang returns to Theater Mu for the world premiere of her and Melissa Li’s musical, …
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3/9/23
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After more than 50 years with the Minnesota State Fair and 27 as CEO, Como resident Jerry Hammer will retire this spring. Stepping in as CEO will be Renee Alexander. Alexander has more than 20 years …
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3/9/23
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The Hmong Cultural Center celebrated its 30th anniversary in December at its new storefront museum (375 University Avenue West). The center has recently hired two new tour guides, Pa Kou Vang and Pa …
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3/9/23
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March is Minnesota FoodShare Month. Area food shelves are struggling to keep up with growing demand.Hamline Church United Methodist, 1514 Englewood Ave., is hosting a food drive for Keystone …
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3/9/23
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Let the Light Shine Through is a celebration and rededication of Hamline Church United Methodist’s sanctuary windows. The windows, which were central to the church’s successful National …
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3/9/23
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In December and January, we accepted nominations for the 2022 Como Neighborhood Honor Roll, our board members voted to select honorees among the nominations, and the winners were honored at a recent …
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By Shevek McKee, Executive director, district10@district10comopark.org
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3/9/23
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Businesses are struggling to find people to fill positions at all levels and departments with qualified staff who will be reliable and show up. “If you are an employer struggling to find …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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3/9/23
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For their January volunteer project, Murray Middle School National Junior Honor Society students heard guest speakers from Street Works, a local organization that works with homeless youth. The …
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2/9/23
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• Chair Yoga (Thursday 10:30 a.m.) and Arthritis-Friendly Exercise (Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 p.m.) meet until March 9. Join any time, in-person and on Zoom.• Solo Seniors Resource Group - …
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By Laurel Collins, laurel@hmelders.org, 651-209-6542
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2/8/23
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The D10 Como Community Council would like to thank everyone who came out to our Feb. 4 Blizzard Breakfast at North Dale Rec Center. We couldn’t have done it without our partners at the Parks …
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By Shevek McKee, Executive director, district10@district10comopark.org
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2/8/23
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TMC Publication's three newspapers earned a total of 20 awards at this year's Better Newspaper Contest through the Minnesota Newspaper Association. Congrats to the winners! NEWS1) First Place, Sports …
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2/8/23
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With another undefeated season in the St. Paul City Conference in the books, the Como girls basketball team earned their ninth consecutive conference championship.The last time the Cougars lost a …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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2/8/23
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Over the past few summers, you may have noticed an increase in blooming wildflower gardens in our neighborhoods. Have you wondered where people get some of the seeds they need to make those gardens …
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By Mae Macfarlane
Frogtown Green
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2/8/23
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When your physician looks like you and understands your culture, studies have shown your health outcomes are better.Knowing that, Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio, a Black physician, decided to open Leap …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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2/8/23
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Nine months before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on the bus to a White passenger. She was 15. Youth Performance Company (YPC)’s “Inspired by Claudette & …
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By Jill Boogren
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2/8/23
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St. Paul has created a Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission, as a result of unanimous St. Paul City Council action Jan. 4. Approval was greeted with applause in the council chambers as …
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By Jane McClure
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2/8/23
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What do reparations look like for Rondo residents who lost their homes when interstate 94 was built? Efforts to compensate those long-ago home owners construction took key steps ahead in January, and …
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By Jane McClure
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2/8/23
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