For at least 60 years, broomball has been a part of St. Paul. For decades, Parks and Recreation has organized men’s, women’s, and co-rec broomball leagues played at McMurray Fields in …
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By Matthew K. Johnson
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2/5/25
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Summer camp season will be here before parents know it. While children anxiously await the last day of school, adults know that it can be challenging to keep kids occupied and mentally stimulated …
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2/5/25
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The second semester of the school year commenced the week of Jan. 27. While full-year courses continue, the new semester ushers in a fresh grading period. Semester-long courses mean that student …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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2/5/25
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There is not an interest in the East Side Learning Center (ESLC) being the best-kept secret anymore.
This belief was recently shared by Karmit Bulman, the new director of the center, located at …
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By Jan Willms
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1/16/25
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The first five years of a child’s life can be a lost opportunity for learning because most community services, like kindergarten, don’t start until age five, said Como resident Julia …
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By Lulu Jaeckel
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1/16/25
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Saint Anthony Park resident Nancy Hauser lives a long way from her grandchildren, who are on the East Coast, and she does not often get to see them. So volunteering with the East Side Learning Center …
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By Jan Willms
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1/16/25
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WINTER ONE ACT PLAY
“The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet” was performed three times in the Como Auditorium during December. The play was directed by choir teacher Huy Tran and …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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1/16/25
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At the December 19, 2024, Board of Education meeting, the school board approved several action items.
First was the unanimous decision to select Dr. Stacie Stanley as the preferred candidate for …
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1/13/25
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Dr. Mayme Hostetter, a founding leader and current president of the Relay Graduate School of Education in New York City, was introduced as the 22nd president of Hamline University at a campus …
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1/8/25
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Como’s new 3DE (three-dimensional education) program for all freshmen has successfully launched. A culminating event took place in November with a field trip downtown to St. Paul City Hall and …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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12/4/24
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The Cougar boys produced the most successful season in program history, punctuated by a fourth-place finish in the state meet on Nov. 2, 2024. The team qualified for state by winning the Section 4AA …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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11/13/24
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On Sept. 13 2024, the Kathy and Dick Dumas Tennis Courts were officially renamed. Construction of eight brand-new tennis courts at Como Park High School was completed in late August thanks to a …
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10/10/24
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Spirit week festivities The first month of the 2024-2025 academic year at Como concluded with Spirit Week and Homecoming activities. September is a busy time of transition back into the daily …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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10/10/24
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Explore the viewpoints of the people in the community at Central High School as they discuss the importance and challenges of the school.
Students and faculty at Central High School have a close …
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By Zeyd Abdullahi
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9/11/24
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Go Farm Connect partnered with Urban Roots to host a free Youth in Urban Ag Field Day, dinner and resource sharing program on June 29 at Rivoli Bluff Farm, (749 Arkwright Street) for young people …
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9/11/24
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Capitol Division Principal of the Year
Como Park Senior High School principal Dr. Diana Brown has been named the Capitol Division Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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9/11/24
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The newly open Red Lake Nation College in downtown Minneapolis is one of the first tribal colleges in a major U.S. city and is reaching a “never-served” community,” according to Dan …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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8/7/24
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Bri Harrington always wanted to paint, but never thought it was practical, so she put it off until she couldn’t any longer.
“I feel like it just bubbled out of me, and I just had to …
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By Lucia Bodling
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8/7/24
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Recognizing the need to replace outdated equipment in the school’s weight room, Como Park Athletic Director Koua Yang placed a call to the executive director of the Thielen Foundation. Months …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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8/7/24
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For the third consecutive year, the boys of the Como Park volleyball team qualified and competed in the Minnesota High School Volleyball Association Tournament.
After compiling a regular …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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7/10/24
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