Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

A pair of MiMS runners compete in the full 26.2-mile Twin Cities marathon on Oct. 3. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

When Mishka Vertin moved from New York City to Minneapolis in 2014, she hit the ground running. Trained as a social worker, she took a job at Mill City Running while looking for a job in her field. … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 10/17/21

Get to know the school board race candidates

School board member at-large4 year Elect 3 James Farnsworth1) Priorities: Three top priorities:1. Good Governance: Transparency and oversight, fiscal accountability and stewardship, and strong … more

10/17/21

Midway Center was demolished in October 2021.

Midway Center finally demolished

As October began, demolition equipment was quickly crunching through the remains of Midway Center. Excavators smashed down walls, and carefully picked out and set aside metal. Parts of the structure … more

By JANE McCLURE | 10/17/21

Taxes rising

Own a home in St. Paul? Your property taxes will increase, with large hikes in some neighborhoods. Taxes on the city’s $228,700 median-valued home could rise by $338, or 11 percent. In Frogtown … more

By JANE McCLURE | 10/17/21

Dancing together through a pandemic

On Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, Ballare Teatro dance instructor Molly Breen (at left) and her Cardio Funk dancers gave a live performance every 15 minutes through the early evening.They danced against a … more

>> Photo series by Margie O'Loughlin | 10/17/21

{ Monitor in a Minute } October 2021

Midway Residence rehabThe St. Paul Midway Residence at 902 Hersey St. will get needed renovations, with support Sept. 22 from the St. Paul City Council. The council, acting as the Housing and … more

By JANE McCLURE | 10/17/21

Ladies of the Lake members gather for fun and fundraising. The steps to join begin as volunteer, move to postulant, then novice and finally a fully professed sister. There is a lot of study and participation along the way. (Photo submitted)

Ladies of the Lake volunteer, bring joy to Twin Cities

You might see them in a walkabout at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, at a Pride-fest in rural Minnesota, Dining Out for Life, cleaning up litter at Augsburg Park or mingling with other customers at … more

By Jan Willms | 10/17/21

Survey on bike plan open through Oct. 31

By JANE McCLURESince St. Paul’s bicycle plan was approved in 2015, Midway area neighborhoods have seen numerous improvements. Those include Energy Park Drive/Front Avenue, Pierce Butler Route, … more

10/17/21

Bikeway extension?

Extending the Midtown Greenway into St. Paul could generate $3 billion in economic development, according to a recent study, and the supporters say the route will help fight climate change.Midtown … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 10/17/21

Segundo Velasquez, co-founder of Mano a Mano. (Photo by Margie O'Loughlin)

Non-profit sends medical supplies to Bolivia – and shares surplus at home

Joan and Segundo Velasquez founded Mano a Mano in 1994 with the goal of saving surplus medical supplies from the landfill in Minnesota and shipping them to Bolivia, where those supplies were … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 10/17/21

“It’s okay for professionals to say they are not doing okay and get therapy or join a support group,” says Jerrod Brown, a professor at Concordia University. The university has started a program for an online graduate certificate in trauma, resilience and self-care strategies. (Photo submitted)

Helping professionals need help, too

Coping with the ups and downs of everyday life can be challenging in the best of times. But add COVID-19 to the mix, and those challenges can increase greatly.Jerrod Brown, a professor at Concordia … more

By Jan Willms | 10/17/21

“Cart” Rob runs the business side of things, including logistics and coordination for helping feed the Frogtown neighborhood. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

MOTORCYCLE CLUB LENDS A HAND

Every Thursday morning, things are hopping in front of 609 Dale Street North. Members of the Cash Money Ryders Motorcycle Club unload three semi-trucks full of groceries donated by Godtown and Hyvee, … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 10/17/21

Plan It October 2021

‘Genocide’ seminarIn commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, “Genocide of the American Indians: From 1492 to Today” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m. … more

10/17/21

Regular classes, yard help, rides

Hamline Midway Elders is here to support our neighbors 60+ in the Hamline Midway and western Frogtown area, offering rides to medical appointments, yard help, referral and advocacy, as well as … more

By LAUREL COLLINS laurel@hmelders.org 651-209-6542 | 10/17/21

Briefs October 2021

Lyngblomsten expandsLyngblomsten, a Minnesota senior services organization, will begin preparing a 20-acre site in mid-October 2021 for a senior living campus in Lino Lakes. This is a significant … more

10/17/21

Frogfood October 2021

10/17/21

Exceptional honors for Como students

The National Merit Scholarship Program has recognized Como senior Soren Sackreiter for his academic excellence and outstanding collegiate potential. Through his coursework and performance on the PSAT … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 10/17/21

I’m inspired by young folx

Hello autumn, Monitor readers,It seems that I’ve been working double-time in attempting to honor my 2021 resolution of staying optimistic. My attempt is not denying the record number of … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 10/17/21

Captured at on 25 Aug, 2021 by Alex Carroll Photography

Ribbon cutting for Rice Street Library Children's Area

Leaders and friends from PNC Bank, Saint Paul Public Library, Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, and Saint Paul Council President Amy Brendmoen gathered to celebrate the library’s new … more

10/7/21

A NEW DALE STREET BRIDGE

In her dream, a young girl was walking down Dale Street with her mother, who pushed a stroller. She was reading a poem on the sidewalk. “Look, mama, you can read it both ways,” the girl … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 9/16/21