Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Be a Leader: PPGJLI 5th Annual Community Celebration

Youth can make a difference in the world. They can lift their voice for justice and build a vision for the future of the betterment of society. Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 9/16/21

Cutting Ribbon

Fall is upon us. The leaves change, the days get shorter, and the weather cools. But in and around the Midway this year, we are also excited at the number of openings and re-openings.The past year … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 9/16/21

Why I’m voting yes for rent stabilization

Like all parents, I wanted better for my children. When I was growing up, I was always the new kid. Because of my dad’s job, my family had moved seven times across five different states by the … more

By CARRIE POMEROY | 9/16/21

Why is everyone sharing their pronouns?

Perhaps you’ve been noticing in the past year or so that email signatures, introductions, and name tags more frequently include both a person’s name and their pronouns - most commonly … more

By Amy Pass | 9/16/21

You’re lucky to have option of vaccine

MY CAUTIONARY TALE: It was August 1954 in St. Paul, Minn., and it was hot, very hot. My friend’s mom felt sorry for us hot, sweaty kids and offered to take us to a wading pool to cool off. How … more

9/16/21

Move forward on climate action

With the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the world has again received another stark warning. Act now to reduce emissions or plan for an uninhabitable planet and … more

By THOMAS LUCY | 9/16/21

We’re so glad you’re connecting with us, your community

You’re smart.You’re curious.You’re interested in your community.And you’re reading the Midway Como Frogtown Monitor.We’re so glad you are.We did our first ever … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN, Owner & Editor Tesha@MonitorSaintPaul.com | 8/12/21

What a wealth of information in Monitor

I just completed reading the recent edition of the Monitor. What a wealth of positive information about our neighborhood! Would there be more like it. I live at Cornelia House at Episcopal Homes and … more

8/12/21

It’s not fair: Dealing with the Delta Variant

Have you ever watched a movie where it seems like its coming to the end of the story- everything is working out perfectly – but you realize there’s 45 minutes left so you know it … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 8/12/21

Sidewalk poetry weaves together multicultural communities

Writers play a key role in fostering community engagement and building cultural bridges. Throughout history, writers have served as the architects of the future. Their artistry has been used to build … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 8/12/21

Time to reform how jailhouse informants are used in criminal cases

The Minnesota Board of Pardons commuted Myon Burrell’s sentence for the 2002 murder of sixth-grader Tyesha Edwards and attempted murder of Timothy Oliver. In arriving at their decision, the … more

By Mike Hansen and John Kingrey | 8/12/21

Jules Porter, the founder of Seraph 7 studios, adds diverse books to a Read in Color Little Free Library and shares about their Youth STEAM program. Learn more at seraph7studios.com. (Photo submitted)

Read in Color: summer reading challenge

Summer reading can help to foster academic success and promote community building. Our nonprofit, Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, is excited to announce our partnership with … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 7/23/21

Finding a job

If you’ve talked to anyone in a position to hire staff over the past few months, you’ve probably heard the complaint that it is very hard to find anyone. For a combination of reasons, … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 7/23/21

Stand with Native communities and demand stop to Line 3

Over the last month, we have watched in horror as the unmarked graves of murdered Native American children have been discovered at former boarding school sites.With each discovery we are reminded of … more

By TOM LUCY, Como Park resident | 7/23/21

Why do we ignore ‘smoke’ and health risks from idling cars?

I had occasion recently to go to United Hospital in Saint Paul for a minor medical procedure. Entering the “tobacco-free campus,” I passed three cars and one truck parked right by the … more

By Christopher Tyndall Como Park resident | 7/23/21

Argument against HENS

I write to take issue with Joe Krivit’s promotion of the HENS (“rent stabilization”) petition in the April Monitor. In his column, Mr. Krivit mocks the very real possibility that … more

7/23/21

Thanks, Leslie Rolstad

As the school year comes to a close, I’m writing today to celebrate Leslie Rolstad. Leslie has dedicated the last four years to supporting our PreK students at Wilder Child Development Center. … more

7/23/21

Throwing myself at an impossible task

Last year, I bought a child’s folding chair and a new sketchbook, and started taking them up the hill by my house to sit and stare into various clumps of weeds and native wildflowers. I had … more

By Z AHKMETOVA Artist | 6/9/21

Capturing diverse photographs of complex people

My name is Vanna Contreras and I am currently pursuing my undergraduate communications degree at Bethel University. I grew up in the Twin Cities and graduated from Saint Louis Park High School. I … more

By VANNA CONTRERAS, news@MonitorSaintPaul.com | 6/9/21

Consider another library option for Hamline

I would like to suggest we consider all the options for the Hamline Public library.Before that I would like to commend Jane McClure for a great article on the current options. I recall filling out an … more

6/9/21