Opinion | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

With the April issue of the Monitor, many of you will also receive the annual Midway Chamber directory. At a minimum, I hope you will at least look through it to see what we want to emphasize from … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 4/10/24

Engaging the next generation of news consumers

Social media and the internet have fundamentally disrupted how news is consumed and how that news is monetized. News consumers are increasingly reading their news on social sites, enabling social … more

By Chuck Peters, Ambit founder | 4/10/24

Celebrating Rondo royalty: reflections on history and values

On March 9, 2024, history came alive as our community united to commemorate the release of “Rondo: History and Values” at the Rondo Community Library. The collaboration between local … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 4/10/24

A tough message from a Jewish man

“Mistakes are a fact of life. It’s the response to the error that counts.” Nikki Giovanni “Undoubtedly, we become what we envisage.” Claude Bristol … more

By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com | 4/10/24

Women’s History Month: Celebrating local educator and civil rights leader Dr. Josie Johnson

March blooms with the essence of Women’s History Month, a time to honor the fearless trailblazers who have planted seeds of social change. As we reap a bountiful harvest of justice and freedom, … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 3/13/24

Letters

NEWSPAPERS ARE IMPORTANT I received my Midway Como Frogtown Monitor delivered to my door today. I just read your column, so I’m writing to tell you that I got my paper. Thanks for your … more

3/13/24

Meet potter of Front Avenue Pottery & Tile

Drawing inspiration from Como Park wild life and her Wadena childhood lake country, Mary Jo Schmith creates unique, stoneware dinner, serving ware and commissioned tile installations at Front Avenue … more

By Sonjie Johnson | 3/13/24

Try a morning ritual for well-being

“Nobody’s free until everyone’s free.” Fannie Lou Hamer Hello Monitor readers, How was your February Leap Month and day? How was your Black … more

By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com | 3/13/24

Getting the paper to your front door just got a little harder

Being a small business owner has its good and bad days. In late December 2023, we got some tough news. Independent Delivery Service (IDS), a staple in the Twin Cities for 50 years, was shutting down … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 2/7/24

The economy of our state

At a recent Midway Chamber meeting, we hosted the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) commissioner, Matt Varilek. He started last June when former Commissioner Steve … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 2/7/24

A reading journey celebrating Black History Month

Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month. This is an important opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. It is an invitation to learn about the valuable contributions of Black leaders in shaping … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 2/7/24

Looking at a new year

“The truth is that which feels right and good and loving. Love doesn’t hurt. It feels really good.” Oprah “You’re not supposed to be so blind with … more

By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com | 2/7/24

Do you think you might be lonely?

My counselor recently asked if I thought I was lonely. I’d been doing virtual visits with him for the past year, maybe once a month, for depression. It had never occurred to me to think of … more

By Terry Faust | 1/10/24

The year ahead in the Midway

By the time you read this, there’s a good chance if you had a New Year’s resolution you have already abandoned it. Or if you’re like me, you sometimes wait a few weeks to start the … more

By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com | 1/10/24

Doing the best we can this season

“I believe that one of the most important things to learn in life is that you can make a difference in your community no matter who you are or where you live.” Rosalynn Carter … more

By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com | 12/7/23

Letters - December 2023

Lock up guns Recently, two metro area incidents changed our children’s lives, one tragically, and one near tragedy. On Oct. 4, a 14-year-old girl, Monica Joy Holley, was killed as a bystander … more

12/7/23

Artika Tyner poses for a portrait in the skyway between Opus Hall and Terrence Murphy Hall in Minneapolis on August 2, 2014. These portraits were taken as part of a TEDx speaking event and conference at the University of St. Thomas.

One Million Black Women: making a difference in Minnesota

Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs. Their success is the foundation for their communities and a core element of the Black ecosystem. They are creating job opportunities, … more

By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com | 11/26/23

Trusted and reliable, local newspapers matter to their communities

A recent Gallup study showed that America’s confidence in the national mass media has reached a near record low. While that’s disturbing, it’s not unexpected. The digital age … more

By Dean Ridings, CEO America’s Newspapers | 11/26/23

2023 Ranked Choice Voting Elections in Minnesota: Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and St. Paul

This fall, Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and St. Paul all used ranked choice voting for their municipal elections and were among 21 cities in seven states using ranked choice … more

by Jeanne Massey and Erin Zamoff, FairVote Minnesota | 11/21/23

St. Paul sales tax referendum? Let’s hit ‘pause’

The St. Paul Area and Midway Chambers have reservations about St. Paul’s 1% sales tax referendum, which we’re voting on in a week. While the intention is commendable — funding road … more

By B Kyle and Chad Kulas | 10/31/23