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Valerie Geary instucts students who are part of the certified nursing assistant (CNA) program at the International Intitute of Minnesota. (Photo submitted)

There is an increasing need for health care workers in the United States, especially since many left the medical profession after the challenges of COVID-19. The International Institute of … more

By Jan Willms | 5/8/24

‘‘Thresholds’ is supposed to explain to multiple audiences how the autistic brain comprehends and takes in sight, sound, smell and touch as opposed to the non-autistic brain,” said Michael Wolfe.

Show combines neurodiversity, art and science

Anxiety, restlessness, being a superpower and feeling free and unchained are some of the emotions Saint Paul actor Michael Wolfe experiences while waiting for a bus. Wolfe, who identifies as a … more

By Jan Willms | 5/8/24

Youth Council members include (left to right): Moises Soto Puente, Stone Williams, Javier Soto, Claire Nybeck, Firdows Mohammed and Erica Lee.

Podcasts shine light on Rondo

Rondo – St. Paul’s vibrant Black community – was torn in two from 1956-1968. Wrecking balls demolished roughly 700 homes and 300 businesses. With the center of the community … more

By Jane St. Anthony | 5/8/24

Recognizing Brittney Baker

Brittney Baker began her career in 2012 by attending the Saint Paul Fire EMS Academy, and began working in the Basic Life Support Unit, Regions Emergency Medical Services, and Mercy Hospital in the … more

5/8/24

Fewer people submitting projects for CIB funds

It’s time again for community members to seek funding for 2025-2026 Long-Range Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) projects. Improvements to Horton Park and bike facilities along Pierce Butler … more

By Jane McClure | 5/8/24

Renovate 1558 members outside the Hamline Midway Library.

City, citizens head to court over library demolition

The debate over saving the Hamline Midway Branch Library continues. Preservations are celebrating a win in a Ramsey County District Court case centered on the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and … more

By Jane McClure | 5/8/24

The co-directors debate about what films to show, and other times field suggestions from their audiences. The films can range from current top movies such as “Past Lives” and “Oppenheimer” to a 2015 film about the Amazon, “Embrace of the Serpent?” which featured up to 10 different languages. “Every event is an ongoing experiment, and we keep evolving our theory of what people want to see and what works,” said Geordie Flantz. (Photo submitted)

Trilingual Cinema offer indoor and outdoor shows

Trilingua Cinema is about bringing together lots of different kinds of people who maybe wouldn’t mingle in their everyday lives. And they are brought together to share the experience of film. … more

By Jan Willms | 5/8/24

Rennie Gaither doing his “adopt-a-drain” volunteering. (Photo submitted)

Clean up the neighborhood year round

Ah, spring! Many celebrated Earth Day this year by participating in the annual Citywide Spring Cleanup. Individuals, friends, families, even businesses and community organizations shed their winter … more

by Rennie Gaither, Frogtown Green | 5/8/24

Bike plan gets positive reception at council

An extensive update of the St. Paul Bicycle Plan won city council approval April 24, 2024, with support greatly outweighing opposition at council and planning commission public hearings. The … more

By Jane McClure | 5/8/24

"I don't have a traditional art upbringing and did not go to school for art," said Forrest Wozniak, "but I was inclined to do art my whole life growing up." Below are the signs he painted for Hope Breakfast in St. Paul and Hayes Window Restoration in Minneapolis.

The sign painter

The Great Depression was over long before Forrest Wozniak was born. But that time period serves as a backdrop to his career as a sign painter. Wozniak, who was born and raised in South … more

By Jan Willms | 5/8/24

Student explore career options

Career and Trade Fair Over 50 representatives from a variety of employers, institutions, and trade groups gathered in the Como gymnasium on April 17 for the annual Career and Trade Fair. … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 5/8/24

City infrastructure focus of anthropology class

Pavement to walk to class. Electricity to charge a laptop. Water to stay hydrated and focused. These are resources college students rely on every day, but rarely does anyone take time to look at how … more

5/8/24

Tidbits

MAC STUDENTS TO UNIONIZE The student workers of Macalester College are proud to announce that they have started the process of filing for a union election with the NLRB. On Feb. 7, they made … more

5/8/24

Bill will hurt small newspapers like us

A proposal to create a statewide recycling program financed by paper and packaging producers is included in the House & Senate Environment Omnibus bills (HF 3911/ SF 3887). However, unless there … more

5/8/24

Concordia recognizes midway chamber

On April 19, 2024, the Midway Chamber received the Presidents’ Community Partner Award, nominated by President Brian Friedrich for partnering with Concordia University to bring meaningful … more

5/8/24

Business

MARK DONEUX RETIRES FROM CRWD After 21 years of service with Capitol Region Watershed District, Administrator Mark Doneux announced his upcoming retirement in May 2024. Administrator Doneux … more

5/8/24

A rain barrel collects roof runoff so you can save the rainwater for later use. Reroute downspouts away from pavement and onto grass, a rain barrel or a rain garden.

A watershed moment

What is a watershed? What is our local watershed called? Where does it begin and end? What is the largest watershed in the U.S.? According to board chair of the League of … more

By Margie O’loughlin | 5/8/24

2024 Midway Chamber Directory

4/19/24

Sen. Pappas Metro State Alumna of the Year

During its annual Breakfast at the Capitol held in March 2024, Metro State University recognized Senator Sandy Pappas as its 2023 Alumna of the Year. She is shown above at right with Metro State … more

4/10/24

Nathan Datta practices at St. Catherine’s Butler Center. Datta is a part of the swim team at his high school, Cretin Derham Hall, and participates in national competitions through the Courage Center. (Photo by Terry Faust)

‘I JUST DO IT’

Swimming is a big part of Nate Leber’s life. The Cretin Derham Hall senior started swimming at seven, and today is a member of the school’s swim team and has been all through high school. … more

By Jan Willms | 4/10/24