Opinion | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Let’s lead on climate, racial and economic justice

How our energy is created and distributed impacts us all. It impacts our health and it impacts our wallets. That said, it does not impact us all equally. First, let’s look at energy and health. … more

By THOMAS LUCY | 5/12/21

A YEAR DRAGS BY

The New York Times covers it thoroughly, half the channels on tv are covering it, the community is buzzing loudly. Funny how 365 days can change the world so surprisingly, so drastically. One piece … more

By Abha Karnick | 4/14/21

Denis Woulfe, the "intern who never left"

Getting ‘engaged’ with our readers

Midway Como Frogtown Monitor staff attended the Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention (MNA) back in February from the comfort of our respective homes. As many events these days, it ended up … more

By DENIS WOULFE Sales Manager Denis@MonitorSaintPaul.com | 4/14/21

Yes, we have a directory!

In a world where we depend on our computers, phones, tablets and so much of our lives is run through screens and virtually, is there now more importance on the traditional ways of life? Trends have … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 4/14/21

The fight for Black Rights: leadership challenge of 21st century

Children are the hope for the future. History has shown us that youth have been at the forefront of social change movements. Whether it be the Freedom Riders of the past (who fought against racial … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 4/14/21

Did I miss something?

After reading Dr. Artika Tyner’s column (March 2021 issue), not once was it mentioned that students are responsible for their own actions. Schools, staff or teachers don’t make students … more

4/14/21

What’s with Dickerson Park?

After years of driving past the caged black rocks in Dickerman Park on Fairview and University Aves., I simply must discover their purpose. Available online plans mention only park development … more

4/14/21

Renovate, don’t tear down

The fate of the Hamline-Midway neighborhood library building is uncertain. The Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) is seeking Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) funding to either fully renovate the … more

4/14/21

It’s urgent: sign HENS petition and vote ‘yes’ on rent stabilization

In 2015, a powerful area real estate developer purchased an apartment complex in Richfield. The new owner rebranded the property “Concierge,” raised rents, and instituted income and … more

by Joe Krivit Como Park Senior High graduate | 4/14/21

St. Paul educators taking lead on climate action

In late 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change gave the world a stark warning. The warning was that the world MUST take unprecedented aggressive action to fight climate change to have … more

by Thomas Lucy | 4/14/21

Frog Food April 2021

Z Akhmetova | 4/14/21

Breaking schools’ rules: school-to-prison pipeline explained

Schools and prisons should never be in the same sentence; however, the school-to-prison pipeline is real. For far too many students of color, entering the gateway to incarceration begins with a … more

By Dr. ARtika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 3/10/21

CARTOON We the People

3/10/21

Recognizing leaders

On Feb. 25, 2021, the Midway Chamber of Commerce held its annual celebration. In a typical year, this would mean dressing up and having a plated dinner in person with 300 attendees on a Saturday … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 3/10/21

Push for legislation, non partisan unity on catalytic converter thefts

If you haven’t had your catalytic converter stolen this year, chances are you know someone who has. The catalytic converter is a device located in the exhaust system underneath an automobile … more

By Abu Nayeem | 3/10/21

Representation matters - put 'We are Water Protectors' in hands of Indigenous kids

In an effort to get further outside the confines of my limited perspective as a white woman in South Minneapolis, I started following the Facebook pages of a number of Indigenous tribes in Minnesota … more

By Amy Pass | 3/10/21

A simple thing: Bubbles

It’s just another day in quarantine. The Minnesota winter feels extra cold as negative temperatures discourage walks and breaks away from laptops, people, and small spaces. She thought this was … more

By Abha Karnick | 3/10/21

Haven’t you heard? Newspapers are thriving

Newspapers are dying.Thousands of newspapers have closed.No one reads the newspapers anymore.Only old people read newspapers.Newspaper ad effectiveness is uncertain.Newspaper ads underperform digital … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN, Owner & Editor Tesha@MonitorSaintPaul.com | 2/11/21

Cartoon February 2021 - Democracy's Most Important Documents

2/11/21

Leader’s Journey 365: Inspiring and promoting civic engagement

History has shown us ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact on their community and society at large. This begins with a call to leadership. Leadership is an opportunity to leverage your … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 2/11/21