Opinion | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

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 … more

6/9/21

Community Creates: Youth Writing Competition

Community voices shape the future. Each voice is essential for preserving cultural heritage, exploring historical roots, and reimagining the future. At Planting People Growing Justice Leadership … more

6/9/21

An uncommonly good idea: co-locating library, school, and rec center

As the Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Committee prepares to make a decision that will affect the future of the Hamline Midway Library, neighbors continue to discuss their hopes and dreams for this … more

By Amy Ireland, Jessica Kopp, Karen McCauley, and Jonathan Oppenheimer | 6/9/21

The Final Verdict

It felt like some sort of twisted New Year's countdown. The breath the world was collectively holding all weekend was about to be set free, let loose. She was on her daddy’s shoulders, craning … more

By Abha Karnick | 6/9/21

Frog Food May 2021

by Z Akhmetova | 5/12/21

Fighting for our local papers

On May 7 of last year, the Hastings Star Gazette printed its last issue. The paper’s first issue as The Hastings Independent was published in 1857, a year before Minnesota gained statehood. … more

By Sen. AMY KLOBUCHAR, www.klobuchar.senate.gov | 5/12/21

Cartoon May 2021

5/12/21

Our Hamline Midway Branch Library needs your participation

Twelve years ago, amidst a budget crisis in St. Paul, the Hamline Midway Library Association (HMLA) formed to advocate for our library. Year after year, we’ve pushed officials to invest in our … more

By the Hamline Midway Library Association | 5/12/21 | 1 comment

Fan favorites, new restaurants open

Spring is in the air. The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and plants are blooming. Between that and more people getting vaccinated, many of us are ready to get out of the house … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 5/12/21

Jaylani Hussein, executive director of CAIR-MN

We're demanding accountability and common sense laws

On April 20, 2021, CAIR-MN was at the Justice for George Floyd Coalition headquarters in downtown Minneapolis, watching with our coalition members as Judge Cahill read the verdict in the case against … more

By Jaylani Hussein Executive Director | 5/12/21 | 1 comment

The Black Doll Project

Black dolls make a difference in the world.This statement is a reminder of the importance of developing self-identity, embracing cultural heritage, and fostering self-awareness. As early as three … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 5/12/21