News | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

INDOOR MARKET

The Hmongtown Market is located at 217 Como Avenue in Frogtown. Fresh, reasonably priced garden produce arrives daily at the garden stalls. There are Asian varieties of vegetables, such as the … more

Margie O'Loughlin | 12/11/21

RETHINK owner Kristen McCoy in an upcycled denim blazer. She explained, “To upcycle is to add value to something in the processing. We’re able to take a worn garment and turn it into something new. We take jeans that are no longer wearable and cut them into denim squares. The result is a reversible blazer that still has a lot of wear. It’s on sale at the shop, and is size fluid (small to large). (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

RETHINK upcycles old clothes with style

Artist and business founder Kristen McCoy has been rethinking the future of fashion for years. Along with her staff at RETHINK Tailoring & Sewing Lounge (3449 Bloomington Ave. S.), she offers an … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 12/11/21

Katie McGee of LifeSource talks about their program. (Photo submitted)

Learn about lifesource

“Now I’m the villain in your history...I should’ve known the world was wide enough for Hamilton and me.” ~Aaron Burr“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier”. ~ … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 12/11/21

Generate trash? Pay more in St. Paul.

Generate more trash? Your trash rates will go up in 2022. Opt to recycle and compost more, and practice zero waste? Your costs will increase slightly. St. Paul residents who generate more garbage … more

By JANE McCLURE | 12/11/21

Wondering what we do?

Hamline Midway Elders is here to support our neighbors 60+ in the Hamline Midway and western Frogtown area. Our service area is within Dale Street on the east; University Avenue to the south; … more

By LAUREL COLLINS laurel@hmelders.org 651-209-6542 | 12/11/21

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 Justice United 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 … more

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PLAN IT December 2021

‘Birth, Sex and Abuse’ World Without Genocide will host an online program in December. “Birth, Sex, and Abuse: Women and Children under Nazi Rule” will be held on Wednesday, … more

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A University of Minnesota admissions representative visited with Como students in the Career Pathway Center during College Knowledge Month. (Photo courtesy of Bridgette Kelly)

Career Pathways Center supports students

With all Como students back in person this academic year, the Career Pathway Center has been a busy place under the guidance of Ms. Bridgette Kelly. College representatives have been able to host … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 12/11/21

2 days added to winter break

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is adding two days to its winter break, which will now be two full weeks. “We need to acknowledge the stress and challenges both families and staff are facing … more

12/11/21

Next up: figuring out rental control ordinance

Rent control for St. Paul was approved, 53 to 47 percent, by the voters. Now the challenge of figuring out the ordinance and what it means begins. The measure places a three present cap on maximum … more

By JANE McCLURE | 12/11/21

Monitor in a Minute December 2021

By JANE McCLURE Transit lines suspended Longtime area bus Routes 16 and 84 are among 16 Metro Transit bus routes that suspended service as of Dec. 4. Many other routes throughout the Twin Cities … more

12/11/21

Thay Sai Htoo is one of five local writers who contributed to a book recently published by the Saint Paul Public Library called “Children’s Stories.” The book adds to the body of literature available in the S’gaw Karen language. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

SPPL publishes third children’s book in S’Gaw Karen language

Growing up with a father who was a storyteller, Thay Sai Htoo fondly remembers the stories of his childhood. Htoo was born in the Karen State in Myanmar, the Southeast Asian country formerly known as … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 11/12/21

The HiBAR team at their workplace in the St. Paul Midway neighborhood. HiBAR launched in late 2018, and is already on the shelves in more than 10,000 stores across the country. Founder Nora Scharper said, “The world needs one or two brands that can popularize the idea and practice of being plastic-free, and we intend to be one of them.” (Top photos submitted, bottom photo at right by Margie O'Loughlin)

HiBAR co-founders drawn together by sense of purpose

By now, everyone has seen images of plastic-strewn beaches around the world. Half a billion shampoo and conditioner bottles get tossed out every year in this country alone. Nora Schaper and her three … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 11/12/21

They took her children away

When Starr Jones* tells her story, people can’t believe this is happening in Minnesota. They can’t believe that the dad was investigated by child protection when their first daughter was … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 11/12/21

There’s a brand new play space at Hamline Park

Located in the Hamline-Midway area at 1564 Lafond Ave., this play space has been completely replaced, including new safety surfacing and new drains underneath to keep the playground dry. The new play … more

11/12/21

Kids getting harmed by domestic violence

Like many issues, domestic abuse situations have only been heightened by COVID-19. Jerrod Brown, a professor at Concordia University and program director for the Master of Arts degree in human … more

By Jan Willms | 11/12/21

LEAP, Galtier and Jackson may close

The St. Paul School Board is preparing to vote Nov. 16, 2021, on a plan that would close schools including Galtier and Jackson elementaries and the LEAP Academy High School, and make program changes … more

By JANE McCLURE | 11/12/21

Religious leaders concerned about proposed zoning limits

St. Paul religious leaders and their allies aren’t making a joyful noise over proposed zoning regulations on accessory uses at their facilities. But with a court-ordered deadline for the city … more

By JANE McCLURE | 11/12/21

PLAN IT November 2021

Keystone Krafters Sew, bead, sketch, quilt, paint (nontoxic) knit, crochet, coloring or so any portable project with the Keystone Krafters. It is a great time to share projects, get advice for new … more

11/12/21

Night Trains return to Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Night Trains™ season is back. This special holiday tradition returns to the Twin City Model Railroad Museum (668 Transfer Road, Suite 8) runs every Saturday evening from 3-7 p.m. through the … more

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