Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

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

Create, connect, craft at camps over the summer months

Friends School, Hamline Young Writers, St. Paul Urban Tennis, St. Paul Ballet, Camp Como, and others make summer memories they’ll never forget By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Create a cardboard castle, a … more

3/11/19

Como author publishes a life-long collection of short vignettes

By JAN WILLMS Como resident Paul Kotz (photo right by Jan Willms) wanted to write a book for his daughters. “I was trying to write something that they might know their dad in a different way,” he … more

3/11/19

Resurrection City Church meets at Hamline Elementary School

Julie (center left) and Joel Stegman (center right) are co-pastors of the newly planted Resurrection City Church, which meets weekly at Hamline Elementary School. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) By … more

3/11/19

First public lecture at new United Theological Seminary tackles immigration issues

By Tesha M. Christensen On Feb. 8 the first free public lecture at the new United Theological Seminary building, the topic was “Prayers of the Immigrants” presented by Paolo Naso, national … more

3/11/19

Technology drives new United Theological Seminary space

United notes how religion is changing while continuing a strong social justice program in a busy corner of St. Paul By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN The floors in the new United Theological Seminary of the … more

3/11/19

Environmental review petition further delays TCGIS project

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN An environmental review has put the Twin Cities German Immersion School construction progress on hold. A team of Save Historic Saint Andrews (SHSA) members, led by Roy … more

3/11/19

One block to change from one-way to two-way as part of traffic changes

Long-awaited traffic study for Allianz Field development still not released six weeks before the opening game By JANE MCCLURE A one-block section of Roy St. between Spruce Tree Dr. and Shields … more

3/11/19

Keane Sense of Rhythm builds community through tap dance

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Ellen Keane and Cathy Wind have co-directed the Keane Sense of Rhythm dance studio and company for 22 years. They recently won a $5,000 grant from the UCare Foundation to … more

3/11/19

Monitor In a Minute, March 2019

Lancer takes over Spring Café For the third time in three years, there will be a change in operators at the Como Park pavilion restaurant. Lancer Hospitality has taken over the Spring Café, which … more

3/11/19