Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Como resident William Kent Krueger said, “I try to challenge myself in some way with every book. I want to be engaged. If I am engaged, the reader will be engaged.”

19 books into Cork series, and author says he’s still growing

There are some notable differences in William Kent Krueger’s latest book in the Cork O’Connor series, “Fox Creek.”His readers are familiar with Cork, the Irish-Anishinabe … more

By JAN WILLMS | 11/9/22

City Landscape Architect Mary Norton (at right) explains the city’s findings about tree loss that would happen when constructing the bike lanes. The city is working with the Forestry Department of St. Paul and will continue throughout the process. (Photo by Chloe Peter)

Community divided over better bike lanes on Summit Avenue

The city’s proposal to remove mature trees and parking along Summit Avenue to create a bike trail is creating controversy throughout the Twin Cities. More than 150 people attended an open house … more

By CHLOE PETER | 11/9/22

Be part of Como curb clean-up

Como Community Council is partnering with Capitol Region Watershed District for the 2022 Como Curb Clean-up.When it rains, leaves on streets release nutrients into the water that flows into storm … more

By SHEVEK McKEE Executive director district10@ district10comopark.org | 11/9/22

Development update November 2022

ALATUS PROJECT MOVES FORWARDLexington Station is chugging along, with excavation this fall and much more work to come for the next several months. The Union Park District Council (UPDC) land use … more

By JANE McCLURE | 11/9/22

Business award winners named in St. Paul

St. Paul’s 6th annual Business Awards winners have been announced. The awards recognize local businesses that provide critical services, contribute to the city’s community, invest in … more

11/9/22

Como’s award-winning Marine Corps JROTC program. (Photo courtesy James C. Kirkland)

MCJROTC earns national honor again

The Marine Corps JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) at Como has been recognized as a Naval Honor School Program for a seventh time. The award is reserved for the top 20% of all MCJROTC … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 11/9/22

WHAT IS THAT THING?

Don McCall estimates that he’s been asked that question more than 5,000 times since he bought his velomobile in 2017. The most memorable encounter was with the St. Paul Police, who pulled him … more

By Sonjie Johnson, Como resident | 11/9/22

A GLIMPSE INTO COMO PARK

This summer students and faculty from the St. Catherine University Summer Scholars program teamed up with community members to complete 10 oral history interviews of longtime Como Community members. … more

Submitted by Laura Oyen | 11/9/22 | 1 comment

PLAN IT November 2022

HOLIDAY CONCERT NOV. 18Four local composers will present their latest works at a concert of new vocal music. The concert will be on Friday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1697 Lafond Ave., … more

11/9/22

As a young mother, Robin Sherritt Gadban, now 69, often packed a picnic and brought her kids to Como Lake for the day. In the 1990s, she began exploring the locations of early park attractions. The Banana Walk, the Floral Parteer Gardens, Cozy Lake, the original Japanese garden – all gone. Intrigued, Robin began sifting through postcards of Como Park at antique stores. Today, Robin has a binder of more than 75 vintage postcards that portray the history of Como Park, from the late 1880s to early 1900s. Her postcards depict most of the early attractions she sought to find. Her collection earned a blue ribbon at the state fair. (Photo by Terry Faust)

A POSTCARD HISTORY OF COMO PARK

As a young mother, Robin Sherritt Gadban, now 69, often packed a picnic and brought her kids to Como Lake for the day. She dreamed of living in Como Park, and one day her dream came true. In the … more

By Sonjie Johnson Como resident | 10/12/22

A community pollinator garden is installed at the Orchard Rec Center, and cared for by community members. (Photo submitted)

Join the Saint Paullinator team

On April 14, 2022, Como Community Council was awarded the Lawns to Legume Demonstration Neighborhood Grant through the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Funding is provided by the Environment … more

By SHEVEK McKEE Executive director district10@ district10comopark.org | 10/12/22

Seniors from the Class of 2023 (left) pull a team of juniors across the line in a tug-of-war contest at the Como Homecoming Pep Fest. (Photo by Eric Erickson)

HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

Spirit week and homecoming funComo students celebrated their school spirit during the last week of September with thematic dress up days, a pep fest to end the school day on Friday, and a full slate … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 10/12/22

TIDBITS October 2022

YMCA LAUNCHES GEORGE WELLBEING INITIATIVEThe YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, and Penny and Bill George and the George … more

10/12/22

District 11: a place where your voice matters

What does a district council in St. Paul do? The answer is as varied as the people who live in district, Como resident Sarah O’Brien has discovered in the last year since she was hired to … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 9/18/22

A second set of bleachers have been constructed at Como Park High School’s turf field. (Photo by Eric Erickson)

‘More normal year’ coming?

After hosting summer school classes for students from across the St. Paul Public School district, Como Park High School welcomed new and returning Cougars into the building at the start of … more

By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher | 9/18/22

SPPS students show gains in all subjects on MCA test

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has released districtwide results for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and ACCESS for English Language Learners (ELLs) for the 2021-22 school … more

9/18/22

2022 engagement plan: It is a wrap

The Sept. 10 District 10 Como Community Council Harvest Festival event at Tilden Park concludes D10’s ambitious 2022 community engagement plan. While we still have several tried and true … more

By SHEVEK McKEE Executive director district10@ district10comopark.org | 9/18/22

Several large carp over two feet in length were tagged during the 2021 survey.

Common carp muddy the water at Como Lake

Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is scheduled deployed four large box nets on Aug. 10 to catch and remove common carp over a period of 4-5 weeks in Como Lake. Common carp are an invasive fish … more

9/18/22

Harvest Fest coming to Tilden Park

Harvest Festival at Tilden ParkThe Como Community Council will be hosting a Harvest Festival at Tilden Park on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 3-5 p.m. Whether you come with your neighbors or come to meet … more

By SHEVEK McKEE Executive director district10@ district10comopark.org | 8/12/22

Before Nextdoor

You remember the one. The one who knew the best car repair shop. The one who knew someone to get your snow blower started, or find your dog that got out. If somebody’s kid was playing a local … more

By Sonjie Johnson Como resident | 8/12/22