The month of May is the time to celebrate. There is an opportunity to honor teachers and recognize the importance of reading. We each can play a vital role in supporting our children’s …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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5/10/23
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Not to jinx us, but I actually think spring is here. That’s right, I’m calling it. Put the winter boots and shovel away! The bad news is it seems like spring is too short. We can go from …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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5/10/23
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I support changes to zoning to allow for more housing options Saint Paul is currently in Phase 2 of changing our zoning laws to allow for more duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes on lots that are …
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5/10/23
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On March 22, 2023, hundreds gathered at the Minnesota Capitol for Advocacy for Children Day. For the past 20 years, children, parents, early childhood educators, advocates, and elected officials have …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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4/14/23
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For those of us who were in the Midway in 2020, we won’t ever forget the damage and destruction of buildings following the murder of George Floyd. And I certainly won’t forget the …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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4/14/23
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Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) is launching the 100 Black Authors campaign. The campaign will promote cultural preservation through the arts and humanities and build an …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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3/9/23
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At the age of 94, Tony’s grandmother Annie had lived a full, rich life. She had worked as a cook, raised two boys, kept poultry in her garage, and presided over a sprawling garden. A …
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By Tony Schmitz and Patricia Ohmans
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3/9/23
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Let’s expand access to biomarker testsFacing a cancer diagnosis is terrifying. When I was diagnosed with my first melanoma in 2015, I was halfway through grad school and working for my dream …
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3/9/23
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On Feb.25, 2023, the Midway Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Celebration. The event is always a fun night and this year’s theme, “Music & The Midway,” meant it would …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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3/9/23
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There’s a 10-year-old in our house, and my son Axel took on a few paper routes last summer. That means, of course, that mom did, too. I was excited he was interested in the family business and …
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By Tesha M. Christensen, Owner & Editor, tesha@MonitorSaintPaul.com
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2/8/23
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February marks the beginning of Black History Month. This is an important opportunity to pause, reflect, and grow. It is an invitation to learn about the valuable contributions of Black leaders in …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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2/8/23
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As 2022 ended and a snowy 2023 has begun, what does the new year hold for the Midway?New developments. The Midway and nearby neighborhoods have a lot of potential sites. Will we see approved plans at …
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By CHAD KULAS,
Midway Chamber of
Commerce Executive Director
chad@midwaychamber.com
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1/17/23
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Early reading supports learning and growth. It provides a solid foundation for academic achievement by introducing children to new words and concepts while developing critical thinking skills and …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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1/16/23
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Let’s talk numbers for a minute. For the 12 months ending June 30, 2022, Xcel Energy reported a year over year gross profit increase of a healthy 4.03%. Adding to that, Xcel Energy shareholders …
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12/13/22
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Planting People Growing Justice™ Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) is honoring educators with our Teacher Appreciation event. All area elementary school teachers are invited to attend. The special …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner,
dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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12/12/22
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On Nov. 15, the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Review Board voted unanimously, 11-0, to forward the nomination of the historic Henry Hale Memorial Library, Hamline Branch, to the federal …
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By BARBARA BEZAT,
BONNIE YOUNGQUIST,
JONATHAN OPPENHEIMER, ROY NEAL,
AND TOM GOLDSTEIN
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12/12/22
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On a snowy Thursday night in November, neighbors walked, bussed, and drove to Hamline University for the Hamline Midway Coalition’s Annual Meeting. Speakers included Ramsey County Commissioner …
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By CHAD KULAS,
Midway Chamber of
Commerce Executive Director
chad@midwaychamber.com
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12/12/22
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Local journalism is facing an existential crisis because of Big Tech's abusive business tactics.
In the early days of the internet, the news was something you had to go out of your …
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News Media Alliance
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11/10/22
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We’re all coming out of the pandemic a little worse for wear after so much isolation and struggle with changes in our society. I have noticed as a St. Paulite that there has been a huge …
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11/9/22
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It was the summer before my junior year at Hamline University in 1977. I had already been named the editor of the Hamline Oracle, Hamline’s student newspaper, for my junior year, and I decided …
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By Denis Woulfe,
denis@MonitorSaintPaul.com
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11/9/22
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