Opinion | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Joan Meyer died of cardiac arrest Aug. 12, a day after unconstitutional police raids on her home and beloved newspaper, The Marion County Record.

After Kansas newspaper raid: good people showing up

If you’re reading this right now, we have won. Every week, our newspapers struggles to cover local issues. We are limited by staffing, time and newsprint space, and we struggle to pay bills to … more

By James C. Pittman | 9/15/23

Public schools have huge footprint, should lead way in reducing emissions

Saint Paul resident and Saint Paul Public Schools employee This summer, we have seen a glimpse of the frightening future we face with runaway climate change. Extreme heat waves, horrible air quality, … more

By Tom Lucy | 9/15/23

Volunteer crew

Members of the Midway Area Chamber of Commerce Board volunteered at the school supply sorting event for Keystone Community Service on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at Merriam Park Community Center. Keystone … more

9/15/23

Letters - September 2023

Dramatic Change: Demo Of Bethesda The demolition of Bethesda Hospital on University Avenue eastern end is a dramatic visual of all the changes everyone has experienced in their lives. Yet, … more

9/15/23

Correction

In the August edition of the Monitor on page 5, Tom Goldstein’s column, “The decline of the Midway,” was missing a paragraph and another ran twice. Here is what was missed: Venture … more

9/15/23

Black Philanthropy Month: Celebrating Black Love in Action

August marks the 11th anniversary of Black Philanthropy Month. This annual celebration focuses on uplifting the Black community and building a more vibrant, sustainable ecosystem. The theme for Black … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 8/11/23

What about the crime in St. Paul?

It seems whenever I go out of town, especially to a smaller community but even to a surrounding suburb, I get asked about crime. From the perception some have of Saint Paul, Minneapolis, or the … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 8/11/23

The decline of the Midway

In nearly every issue of the Monitor appears a guest column by Chad Kulas, Executive Director of the Midway Chamber of Commerce. The columns are almost always upbeat, often highlight unique … more

By Tom Goldstein, Midway resident | 8/11/23

Traveling to places like Belize has challenged Talia McWright's storytelling and writing abilities, and allowed her to experience the world in new ways. (Photo submitted)

Gen Z needs stories, too

Across many cultures and generations, storytelling has played an immense role in our understanding of the world. It is the tradition of storytelling in all its unique forms that connect us all. … more

By Talia McWright | 7/14/23

Policymakers, nonprofits can leverage tech to expand youth opportunity – in the Twin Cities and beyond

When I founded the Sanneh Foundation in 2003, I knew we had the chance to make a real impact in our communities. And along the way, it’s become increasingly clear that a … more

By Tony Sanneh, Sanneh Foundation founder, info@thesannehfoundation.org | 7/14/23

6 key facts you need to know about Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. This momentous occasion is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and grow, while renewing our commitment to the pursuit of liberty and justice for all. Fact … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 6/7/23

Tips on attracting new workers

One of the biggest challenges facing employers over the past few years has been finding employees. This has been true for employers of all sizes and in most industries. The Midway, a community with a … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 6/7/23

Letters - April 2023

SADDENED BY DECISION TO DESTROY HISTORIC HAMLINE LIBRARY BUILDING I am deeply saddened that our mayor and city council are planning to demolish this beautiful building. So many elected officials have … more

6/7/23

Fond farewell

Thirty-five years ago, at Thanksgiving, I moved to Minnesota from my Philadelphia home. I relocated back to my hometown in time for Passover and Easter. In November 1988, the Twin Cities were cold … more

By Susan Schaefer | 6/7/23

Dr. Artika Tyner and author Anthony Walsh (Photo submitted)

Celebrating teachers and learning

The month of May is the time to celebrate. There is an opportunity to honor teachers and recognize the importance of reading. We each can play a vital role in supporting our children’s … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 5/10/23

Soak up summer at local festivals

Not to jinx us, but I actually think spring is here. That’s right, I’m calling it. Put the winter boots and shovel away! The bad news is it seems like spring is too short. We can go from … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 5/10/23

I support changes to zoning to allow for more housing options

I support changes to zoning to allow for more housing options Saint Paul is currently in Phase 2 of changing our zoning laws to allow for more duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes on lots that are … more

5/10/23

Hundreds, including Dr. Artika Tyner (second from right) gathered on March 22 at the Minnesota Capitol for Advocacy for Children’s Day. This year’s priorities were addressing the needs of over 35,000 children who do not have access to affordable, quality early childhood education and supporting families in a holistic, sustainable manner. (Photo submitted)

Growing futures through early learning

On March 22, 2023, hundreds gathered at the Minnesota Capitol for Advocacy for Children Day. For the past 20 years, children, parents, early childhood educators, advocates, and elected officials have … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 4/14/23

We’re asking for corridor relief

For those of us who were in the Midway in 2020, we won’t ever forget the damage and destruction of buildings following the murder of George Floyd. And I certainly won’t forget the … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 4/14/23

PPGJLI launches 100 black authors campaign

Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) is launching the 100 Black Authors campaign. The campaign will promote cultural preservation through the arts and humanities and build an … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 3/9/23