Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Parade, booths, artists, and more celebrate diverse culture of many nations By JAN WILMS This year’s Little Africa Fest is going to be bigger than ever, expanding for the first time in six years to … more

7/27/19

RRR: Flying Pig Thrift Store opening in Midway

Two benefits: 1) Shoppers use and re-use what is already here, and 2) Proceeds benefit local non-profits Flying Pig Thrift Store owner Melody Luepke, said, “The memory of my sister Heather has … more

7/27/19

She couldn’t walk, run or bike –- but she could ride a carousel

Karen Wyckoff’s parents and volunteers honor legacy by organizing Rein In Sarcoma each summer at Como Park Karen Wyckoff By JAN WILMS The usual way to raise funds for a worthy cause is to walk, run … more

7/27/19

Extend the Midtown Greenway into St. Paul?

Study re-opens conversation about rehabbing bridge for bikes and peds while still carrying trains By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Engineering feasibility studies usually don’t have people sitting on the … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 7/27/19

Judge deliberates over restraining order for TCGIS

Save Historic Saint Andrew’s asks that school not be allowed to tear down former church By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN tesha@monitorsaintpaul.com Save Historic Saint Andrew’s (SHSA) members continue … more

7/27/19

On the Right Track with jobs for youth

Right Track interns Madison Price (left) and KaDeane Smith (right) in a budgeting class at St. Paul College. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)[/caption] By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Madison Price is an … more

7/27/19

Monitor In A Minute

by JANE McCLURE Organized collection fight goes on Some Allianz Field neighbors will get residential permit parking, but others saw their request rejected June 26 by the St. Paul City Council. … more

7/27/19

McMurry Field, Hamline Park play area make cut in city’s 2020 budget process

By JANE McCLURE A $373,500 construction project is set for 2020 at Hamline Park’s playground, if the funding is approved by the city. (Photo submitted)[/caption] With completion of a June public … more

7/27/19

Improving Saint Paul’s business climate

by Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce It’s one of the oldest conflicts in the world – business owner vs. the government. It’s just one example of a person not wanting to be told what to do … more

7/27/19

Too Much Coffee: Monitor launches Voluntary Pay program

Why do we matter? Tesha M. Christensen Why does a small neighborhood newspaper still exist in the days of Facebook and instant online news? What sets the Monitor apart from these other news sources? … more

7/27/19

In Our Community July 2019

Handel’s ‘Rejoice:’ Baroque workship Jehovah Lutheran Church at 1566 Thomas Avenue will host its eighth annual baroque summer worship service Sunday, Aug. 4. Choir and orchestra organized by … more

7/27/19

Neighborhood organizations hoping for STAR grants, others out of running

By JANE McCLURE Four neighborhood organizations are in the running for Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) grants and loans, including Co-Motion Center for Movement, New Vision, Community … more

7/27/19

MCJROTC road trip, summer learning, coaching award

Students from Como’s Advanced Choirs traveled to New York City for five days over the Memorial Day weekend and performed at Carnegie Hall as part of a large ensemble group under the direction of … more

7/27/19

St. Paul Public Library celebrates Jody Huber as Volunteer of the Year

Jody Huber Perhaps you have been to Hamline Midway’s monthly POV documentary series or stopped by Merriam Park to peruse Jody’s Quick Picks shelf? The woman behind these popular programs is … more

7/24/19

Maternity of Mary – St. Andrew School to participate in literacy partnership with Groves Academy

Maternity of Mary - St. Andrew School student Morgan Nguyen hard at work. (Photo submitted) Maternity of Mary – St. Andrew School has been selected by Catholic Schools Center of Excelence (CSCOE) … more

7/24/19

In Our Community June 2019

Lutheran Rally for all Partner congregations Jehovah Lutheran and Mekane Yesus will host a Midway Lutheran Rally for All Ages — especially kids! — from 9 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday, July … more

6/14/19

Free festival focuses on neighborhood’s vibrant art scene

Attend Midway Public Art Festival on June 29 The Midway Public Art Working Group, an all-volunteer group focused on showcasing public art in the Hamline Midway neighborhood, is co-hosting the Midway … more

6/14/19

Start time shift shuffles family schedules

By LILA KOPP Editor’s note: We are reprinting this article from the Hamline Elementary School newspaper, the Snelling Connections, created through a partnership with Hamline University. Beep … more

6/14/19

Minnesota United continues success at Allianz Field

By MATTHEW DAVIS Minnesota United’s 3-2 June 2 loss to Philadelphia Union ended an otherwise strong start for its first month and a half in its new digs. The Loons went 3-0-3 in their first … more

6/14/19

Development Roundup: Mixed-use, multi-family projects are moving ahead

By JANE MCCLURE MISCO awarded city funding A long-vacant University Avenue lot could be redeveloped in the future, if funding is obtained from Metropolitan Council. In May the St. Paul City … more

6/14/19