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On March 5, I attended a meeting for the House Health Finance and Policy Committee. I decided to attend because bill HF22 was on the agenda. HF22 is a proposed bill to establish a Parental Bill of …
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4/18/25
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Spring is the perfect time to read together as a family. Books are filled with the resources and information needed to support each child’s development. They cultivate language skills, …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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4/11/25
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“It’s a beautiful day. Thank you for sunshine, thank you for rain, thank you for joy, thank for pain. It’s a beautiful day.” – TRINIX x Rushawn “I smile, even …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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4/11/25
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Welcome Corps paused by executive order We are a group of caring, private citizens, who volunteer as sponsors in a legal, federal refugee resettlement program called Welcome Corps. We were vetted …
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4/11/25
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It’s April, which means the Midway Chamber’s annual directory is out. If you get the Monitor delivered to your house, the directory should have been included. If you’re a member of …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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4/11/25
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“Real estate is more than just buying and selling homes – it’s about being part of a community. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Monitor and Messenger, a …
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4/9/25
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Not that many years ago, the best way you could find out about businesses in town would be through your local newspaper. Your local newspaper is still a great source of advertising information, but …
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Dean Ridings, CEO | America's Newspapers
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4/1/25
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The state of New York, led by a powerful coalition of local publishers, has just approved game-changing legislation in the fight to preserve local news outlets and community journalism. By including …
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Dean Ridings, CEO | America's Newspapers
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4/1/25
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Shortly after initiating the acquisition of Twitter in 2022, Elon Musk posted, “For Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral, which effectively means upsetting the far …
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By Chuck Peters, chuck@ambit.community
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3/6/25
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Stories have always been a powerful way to preserve history, teach morals, and convey social norms. They allow us to connect with others, creating bonds through shared experiences and emotions. …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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3/6/25
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On Feb. 8, 2025, the Midway Chamber held its annual celebration. Its our biggest event of the year, and one new twist in 2025 was holding it at Allianz Field. The venue was a big hit, as we started …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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3/6/25
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“Humility is the fruit of inner security and wise maturity.” Cornel West “God is in the details.” Ludwig Miles Van Der Rohe
Hello Monitor readers, Happy spring.This is …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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3/6/25
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Someone recently asked me to describe the Midway Chamber. I gave some of the usual fact – founded in 1919, around 330 members, mission is to “build a stronger Midway.” But I also …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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2/5/25
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On Tuesday, Jan. 14 amid a tectonic start to Minnesota Legislature 2025-26 Session, one bright spot emerged: a resounding collective voice for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) echoed throughout the …
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By Betty Foilliard
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2/5/25
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Books inspire our youth to dream big. The kind of dreams that are bold, audacious, and transformative. These dreams ignite a passion for hard work and the courage to embark on leadership journeys …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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2/5/25
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“When your rage is choking you, it is best to say nothing.” Octavia Butler
“Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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2/5/25
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As someone who loves the Midway, I don’t love seeing vacant lots. I cringe when I see the boarded-up windows of the CVS, and the trash floating around the old funeral home parking lot – …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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1/16/25
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Diverse books aid in building a solid foundation for a bright educational future. These books nurture our children’s social and emotional development. Each book provides them with the tools to …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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1/16/25
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THANKS FOR PERSPECTIVE SHIFT
I just wanted to tell you that I thought Melvin Giles’ article in the December 2024 Monitor was wonderful. It helped me again see that I do not want one event …
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1/16/25
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“Go within every day and find the inner strength so that the world will not blow your candle out.” Katherine Dunham
“[the] old road is rapid agin’. Please get out of the …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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1/16/25
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