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, …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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3/13/24
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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 …
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By Sonjie Johnson
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3/13/24
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A 26-year-old St. Paul City Conference record was broken by the Como 200 Medley Relay team at the city meet in early February 2024. Cougar seniors Oskar Helegn, Kai Sackreiter, Kyle Kosiak, and …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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3/13/24
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“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 …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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3/13/24
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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 …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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2/7/24
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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 …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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2/7/24
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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 …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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2/7/24
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“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 …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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2/7/24
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Como Community Blood Drives
D10 Como Park partners with the American Red Cross and the Como Zoo & Conservatory to host community blood drives at the zoo. Drives are held from 9 a.m. to 3 …
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By Shevek McKee, Executive director, district10@district10comopark.org
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2/7/24
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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 …
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By Terry Faust
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1/10/24
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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 …
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By Chad Kulas, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, chad@midwaychamber.com
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1/10/24
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“Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new year by believing.” - Sarah Ban Breathnach
“We need to feel the cheer and inspiration of meeting each othe. …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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1/10/24
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“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
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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12/7/23
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I’m sharing news about Jacob Deisch of Gideon’s Barber Shop (1832 E 35th S, Minneapolis) this month.
What is your vision?
Deisch: Gideon’s …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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12/7/23
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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, …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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11/26/23
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“Your children need your presence more than your presents.” Jesse Jackson
“Let us imagine care of the soul, then, as an application of poetics to everyday …
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By Melvin Giles, peacebubbles@q.com
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11/26/23
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A talented and dedicated senior class led the Cougars to the Section 4AAA Final for a second consecutive season. While the Cougars lost the championship match, the back-to-back section runner-up …
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By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher
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11/26/23
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News from Hamline Elementary
We had a wonderful first month at Hamline Elementary as we welcomed our staff, students, and families back into the building. Teachers have been taking advantage of …
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By Karen McCauley & Jessica Kopp
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11/26/23
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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 …
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by Jeanne Massey and Erin Zamoff, FairVote Minnesota
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11/21/23
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Planting People Growing Justice™ Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) is commemorating its 7th anniversary with a community fundraising event and award ceremony. The celebration will take place on …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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10/12/23
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