Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

D 10: Five new board members, four re-elected

With record participation, District 10 residents elected five new members to the Como Community Council board, and re-elected four members in voting that ended June 16. All voting this year was … more

by Michael Kuchta | 7/15/20

Como High: Former principal says goodbye

Mr. Morris A leadership change has occurred at Como Park High School. Stacy Theien-Collins resigned from her position as Como’s principal and accepted the principal’s job at Richfield High … more

by Erik Erickson | 7/15/20

Eight Como staff members retire

Como’s virtual commencement ceremony on June 1 successfully celebrated each of the 248 graduates from the Class of 2020.[/caption] The 2019-2020 school year has concluded. … more

By Eric Erickson, Social studies teacher | 6/9/20

Dock & Paddle open at pavilion

Michael Kutchta District 10 Como Community Council By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org Dock & Paddle The restaurant in the Como Lakeside Pavilion opened June 5 … more

6/9/20

Graduation goes virtual, celebrate with lawn signs

Como Park Senior High School Yard signs to honor Como’s Class of 2020 will soon appear in the neighborhood.[/caption] By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher With schools closed through the … more

by Eric Erickson | 5/13/20

Absentee voting may happen

District 10 Como Community Council Michael Kutchta By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org The Como Community Council board will vote May 19 on whether to allow … more

5/13/20

Getting curly-leaf pondweed under control

Como Lake getting Fluridone, alum treatments this spring Britta Belden, Water Resource Project Manager (left), and Bob Fossum, Monitoring and Research Division Manager (right), co-led two public … more

4/15/20

COMO HIGH SCHOOL: Still a community during distance learning

Como’s new front entry was completed and opened by the beginning of March. During the coronavirus pandemic, buildings are closed and education has shifted to distance learning. (Photo by Eric … more

by Eric Erickson | 4/15/20

Is there enough parking at former Sholom site?

Former Shalom development plans City staff, neighbors and board members debate whether 80 spots is enough for 150 apartments By Jane McClure The former Sholom Home, which has been vacant for more … more

3/20/20

D.C. close up, MCJROTC retreat, teaching honor

Como Park Senior High School By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher Como AP Government students spent six days in Washington D.C. from Feb. 23-28 as participants in the national Close Up program. … more

by Eric Erickson | 3/20/20

Curious about latest Sholom Home site plan?

Former Shalom development plans Developers have officially filed for parking and density variances so they can convert the former Sholom Home property into rental apartments. Midway … more

By Michael Kuchta, Executive Director district10@district10comopark.org | 3/10/20

{ Development Roundup } Feb 2020

Taco Bell won’t be rebuilding Facing the prospect of a no vote from the St. Paul Planning Commission, Taco Bell has shelved plans for a new restaurant at 565 N. Snelling Ave. That means the … more

By JANE McCLURE | 3/10/20

{ Monitor in a Minute } Feb 2020

Liquor licenses St. Paul’s historic cap on on-liquor licenses continues to vex prospective bar operators and city officials who want to encourage more nightlife. Three requests for West end … more

By JANE McCLURE | 3/10/20

Briefs February 2020

Erin Spry Watershed district honors D10 volunteer Congratulations to Erin Spry, who received this year’s Watershed Citizen Award from Capitol Region Watershed District. Spry voluntarily coordinated … more

3/10/20

Iowa caucus, history day, Urban Growler event

Como Park Senior High School By Eric Erickson Social studies teacher Como’s AP Government students witnessed democracy in action at the Iowa Caucus on February 3. (Photo submitted)[/caption] Forty … more

by Eric Erickson | 3/10/20

COMO HIGH: Art curator, Youth in Government, JROTC service

Como cadets from the school’s JRTOC program volunteered six hours of their time at Toys For Tots on Saturday, Dec. 14. (Photo by Eric Erickson)[/caption] Como junior Audrey Power-Theisen was a … more

by Eric Erickson | 2/10/20

Como Community Council Corner December 2019

By MICHAEL KUCHTA, Executive Director, district10@district10comopark.org Upcoming District 10 Meetings • Community Council Board Meeting: Tuesday Dec. 17 • Land Use Committee: Monday … more

12/29/19

Library upgrade, choir, D.C. fundraising

by Eric Erickson Como students performed “The Frog Princess” for the annual fall musical in the Cougar Forum. The cast and crew adapted well, moving their production to the forum while the … more

by Eric Erickson | 12/29/19

Eggroll Queen Music Cafe owner overcomes obstacles

first-time customer, Mrs. Reyn Martin shares a laugh with Mai Vang. "The food is great," she said. By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Eggroll Queen’s story began in a living room, grew in a food … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 12/12/19

Foxtrot Burger Spot. Jahn Brink, co-director of operations

Foxtrot Burger Spot replaces Delicata Pizza

Foxtrot Burger Spot Co-Director of Operations Jahn Brink is a Como resident with the goal of making this restaurant his neighborhood beer and burger spot. (Photo by Terry Faust) What’s new? The … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 12/12/19