Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Photo by Margie O'Loughlin Photos and Article By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Despite a daytime high of only 39 degrees and lingering snowbanks on the field, the stands were packed for Opening Day at Allianz … more

5/12/19

Complaints slow, but people still refusing to pay trash bills

Rate of residents not paying bills still at about 11% By Jane McClure St. Paul residents have had organized trash collection for six months. While complaints have slowed down, there are still … more

5/12/19

Loons open Allianz Field era with draws and a win

Minnesota United FC kept an unbeaten mark for the first month in its new home. Photo by Margie O'Loughlin By Matthew Davis The Minnesota United FC Loons Major League Soccer team (4-3-2) capped its … more

5/12/19

What is it like to be in a courtroom?

Hamline Elementary students find out. Photo by Jan Willms By Jan Willms What is it like to be in a courtroom? Serve as a prosecutor or defense lawyer? Preside as a judge? Be part of a jury? Fifth … more

5/12/19

Midway Como Monitor, Messenger transition to new ownership May 1

After 44 years, current owners Calvin deRuyter and Tim Nelson sell newspapers to writer Tesha M. Christensen The Midway Como Monitor and its sister publication, the Longfellow Nokomis Messenger, will … more

4/9/19

Hamline University decides it will tear down 1549 Minnehaha

By JANE MCCLURE A Hamline University plan to demolish 1549 Minnehaha Ave. after five years’ discussions, and a proposal to make changes to the Hamline University Neighborhood Advisory Committee … more

4/9/19

Front Avenue Pottery fires it up during St. Paul Art Crawl

Ian and his daughter complete the finishing touches on their garden lantern at last year’s hand building workshop. Front Avenue Pottery owner Mary Jo Schmith details another patrons lantern! (Photo … more

4/9/19

Midway Como Monitor changing ownership after 44 years

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN When 22-year-old Calvin deRuyter bought the Monitor in 1975 for $1 from a man who thought it had no future, he had no idea what he was getting himself into. Forty-four years … more

4/8/19

Midway Chamber celebrates 100 years of service to the community

The longtime tradition of luncheon with an informative guest speaker began in 1923 and continue today. Here is a group gathered in 1939. (Photo courtesy of Midway Chamber) Members reflect on what the … more

4/8/19

Initiatives promote traffic and pedestrian safety in St. Paul

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Starting Apr. 1, the St. Paul Police Department (SPPD) implemented their new 12-person Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Unit. According to Commander Jeremy Ellison, the SPPD is … more

4/8/19

Donate Good Stuff where it can make a difference

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN When Como resident Jennifer Victor-Larsen was working on her MBA at the University of St. Thomas a few years ago, she got an idea. “I knew I wanted to do a project in the … more

4/8/19

Development Roundup, April 2019

By JANE MCCLURE Midway Marketplace sold to Minneapolis firm for $31 million New ownership could eventually bring changes to Midway Marketplace. The shopping center at 1400 University Ave. was … more

4/8/19

Prepare for opening day soccer game traffic and parking

By JANE MCCLURE Take the bus or train, bike, walk or use a taxi or ride-share. Unless you have a reserved parking spot, don’t drive to Minnesota United FC soccer games at Allianz Field. That’s … more

4/8/19

Monitor In A Minute, April 2019

By JANE MCCLURE Vendor dispute sent to hearing A dispute between city officials and a 2018 Minnesota State Fair vendor was assigned to an administrative law judge Mar. 20, after the vendor … more

4/8/19

Como Community Council News, April 2019

Board elections The annual meeting of the District 10 Como Community Council is Tues., Apr. 16. The meeting includes elections for two-year terms on the district council board. Under the by-laws, … more

4/8/19

Hamline Midway Coalition News, April 2019

Renters Voice Summit Ward 4 Renters Voice Summit, Apr. 18, 6:30-8pm; Room 111 Anderson Center at Hamline University Renters now make up over 50% of our city and deserve representation at every … more

4/8/19

To go packaging ordinance passes; takes effect January 2021

By JANE MCCLURE A debate that began in 1989 ended Mar. 6 when the St. Paul City Council approved a controversial sustainable carryout packaging ordinance. The measure, which takes effect in … more

4/8/19

Regular checkups help keep your baby healthy

Having a new baby is an exciting time with lots of changes. Every day brings something new for you and your baby. It can also be a time of many questions, like: Is my baby growing as they should? Are … more

4/8/19

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University-Snelling housing developments en route to City Hall

DCIM100MEDIADJI_0880.JPG[/caption] This simulated aerial view of the proposed Wellington housing development at 427 N. Snelling shows how it would fit into the surrounding neighborhood. The new … more

3/11/19

Café Biaggio to host annual St. Joseph’s Day Feast on Mar. 24

Café Biaggio co-owner John D’Agostino in the restaurant named for his maternal great-grandfather, Biaggio. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN St. Joseph’s Day is a traditional … more

3/11/19