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Frog Food February 2022

Z Akhmetova | 2/10/22

Why wait for warm weather? Plant seeds in the snow now. All it takes to make a mini-greenhouse is a milk jug, soil and seeds. Photo by Rudy Hernandez, Frogtown Green.

Outdoor Gardening in February? You Betcha.

It’s early February: time to start planting garden seeds! That’s right, no need to wait until Memorial Day to get started gardening. But forget the grow lights, heat mats and inevitable … more

By Patricia Ohmans, Frogtown Green | 2/10/22

POWER OF SOLIDARITY

“It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- – and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up – that we will begin to live each … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 2/10/22

Study seeks to add ‘missing middle’ housing options

Zoning changes meant to make it easier to add dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods won unanimous St. Paul City Council approval Jan.19, 2022. Now the second phase of work on the one- to … more

By JANE McCLURE | 2/10/22

St. Paul City School second graders took a field trip to Base Camp where they got to rock climb. (Photo courtesy of St. Paul City School) St. Paul City School has received a $475,000 Full Service Community Schools grant (over 2.5 years). “This money will provide an opportunity to truly understand the needs of the community and resources to support families,” remarked executive director Meg Cavalier. “The Family and Community Center in the new building will connect the school, families, and the community with access to health care, mental health support, food, legal, employment, and housing supports. It is truly our dream to be a wrap-around community school and we are thrilled that this is coming!”

From school to youth center

A longtime Frogtown school will be transformed into a youth center housing up to 16 young people. On Jan. 21, 2022, the St. Paul Planning Commission Jan. 21 unanimously approved a conditional use … more

By JANE McCLURE | 2/10/22

IN BRIEF February 2022

NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR Jake Grussing has been selected as the Director of Ramsey County Library. Grussing will be responsible for overseeing 99 full-time employees working across seven locations and a … more

2/10/22

PLAN IT February 2022

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT DRIVE A personal care and paper products drive for the residents at Emma Norton Services will be held noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27 at Hamline Church United Methodist, 1514 … more

2/10/22

Mayor visits students at St. Peter Claver

Scholars at St. Peter Claver Catholic School were treated to a lesson on leadership when Mayor Melvin Carter visited the school on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. Mayor Carter, whose dad is a St. Peter … more

2/10/22

Join District 10 Como Community Council Board in 2022

Here’s your chance to tackle that new year’s resolution to get more involved: Eight seats are up for election in April to the District 10 Como Community Council board. The board recently … more

By SHEVEK McKEE Executive Director | 2/10/22

Sam Skinner and Chikamso Chijioke will represent Como at the National Speech and Debate Tournament. (Photo by Como debate coach Deb Hansmeier)

Students consider real-world issues, think critically on debate team

For a second straight season, Chikamso Chijioke and Sam Skinner qualified for the Minnesota State Debate Meet. Competing in the policy division, the duo advanced to the quarterfinal round of the … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 2/10/22

How to handle summer camp questions in the pandemic era

Choosing a summer camp is not always so easy, and it is especially tricky as the world continues to manage the COVID-19 global pandemic. The following are some tips for parents as they consider if … more

2/10/22

Build virtual ice castle in Minecraft

Build a virtual ice castle in Minecraft during the 2022 Saint Paul Winter Carnival.The online event on Sunday, Jan. 30 from 2-5 p.m. is being hosted by Victoria Theater Arts Center (VTAC) in its … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 1/11/22

Not sure how to talk to kids about race?

Minnesotans don’t know how to talk about race. But Dianne Haulcy is working to change that.Haulcy, who was born and raise in Minnesota and spent her formative years in Eagan, has a podcast … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 1/11/22

“This museum is not just for the Hmong people, but for everyone to come and learn more about Hmong history, art and culture,” said Txongpao Lee, executive director. It is located at 375 University Ave. (Photo submitted)

Hmong Cultural Center Museum expands

The Hmong Cultural Center Museum at 375 University Ave. in St. Paul is not trying to be the Hmong Smithsonian, according to Mark Pfeifer, director of programs at the Cultural Center. Instead, he said … more

By Jan Willms | 1/11/22

Kevin Smoky Day, Ojibwe language instructor at Takoda Prep High School, led the evening prayer. He said, “When students ask me how to say a prayer in Ojibwe, I tell them it’s simple. You only need these words, ‘Thank you, Creator.’” (Photo by Margie and Pat O’Loughlin)

Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative unveiled

Many buildings that serve Native Americans across the Twin Cities are outdated and dilapidated, making it even tougher to help those in need, according to Dr. Joe Hobot, president and CEO of the … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 1/11/22

Activists rally outside Governor’s Residence in remembrance of Dolal Idd

Community members gathered in front of the Governor’s Residence on Jan. 4, 2022, in remembrance of Dolal Idd, who was shot and killed by Minneapolis police officers on Dec. 30, 2020. Activists … more

By JILL BOOGREN | 1/11/22

Bianca Austin (at center, holding microphone), aunt of Breonna Taylor, stands with families who have lost loved ones to police violence in support of Daunte Wright’s family on the first day of Kim Potter’s trial at the Hennepin County courthouse.

Families of lost loved ones, supporters rally behind Wright family

Families from Minnesota and around the country who have lost loved ones to police violence stood together outside the Hennepin County Courthouse on Dec. 8, 2021 in support of the Wright family. It … more

By JILL BOOGREN | 1/11/22

Some city fees increasing 1.5%, others more

Is Rover running away? Are the neighbors not keeping up their property? Is a new coffee shop opening around the corner? Many city business and enforcement costs will increase in 2022, following St. … more

By Jane McClure | 1/11/22

Continuing along Scholar’s Walk, cross Church Street (the Graduate Hotel sits on the opposite side). A little way on, outside the Physics and Nanotechnology Building, are the mesmerizing sculptures, constructed of stainless steel and granite entitled “Spannungfeld,” by German artist, Julian Voss-Andreae. Spannungfeld means, “tension field,” which implyies “a dynamic tension, often between polar opposites.”

Take a local outdoor public art tour to enhance well-being

Much has been written about the benefits of exercise and being outdoors to beat the blues. According to a recent report from the American Psychological Association, “There is mounting evidence, … more

By SUSAN SCHAEFER | 1/11/22

Prior Avenue to be rebuilt

By Jane McClure Prior Avenue provides an important bike and pedestrian connection between neighborhoods north and south of Interstate 94, as well as a motor vehicle route to many Midway … more

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