Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Build a virtual ice castle in Minecraft during the 2022 Saint Paul Winter Carnival.The online event on Sunday, Jan. 30 from 2-5 p.m. is being hosted by Victoria Theater Arts Center (VTAC) in its … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 1/11/22

“This museum is not just for the Hmong people, but for everyone to come and learn more about Hmong history, art and culture,” said Txongpao Lee, executive director. It is located at 375 University Ave. (Photo submitted)

Hmong Cultural Center Museum expands

The Hmong Cultural Center Museum at 375 University Ave. in St. Paul is not trying to be the Hmong Smithsonian, according to Mark Pfeifer, director of programs at the Cultural Center. Instead, he said … more

By Jan Willms | 1/11/22

A Frogtown homeowner and her new tree, planted by one of the “Tree Frogs” last year.

Five (easy) ways to go green (and save some green) in 2022

By Patricia Ohmans, Frogtown Green The news about climate change tends to focus on the economic impact of wildfires, floods and devastating droughts around the world. It’s hard to feel like … more

By Patricia Ohmans, Frogtown Green | 1/11/22

As we enter into a new year

“These days, a premium is being placed on whether White kids might feel bad about their own heritage after learning about things like American genocide, slavery or internment. But no one asks … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 1/11/22

Public comments prompt change to proposed religious use ordinance

New regulations for religious uses in St. Paul look very different than they did a few months ago when they provoked outcry throughout the city.Adoption of the new regulations will clarify and … more

By Jane McClure | 1/11/22

BRIEFLY January 2022

MatasCastillo elected ChairThe Ramsey County Board of Commissioners elected Trista MatasCastillo as Chair of the Board for 2022. Since 2019, Commissioner MatasCastillo has represented Ramsey County … more

1/11/22

INDOOR MARKET

The Hmongtown Market is located at 217 Como Avenue in Frogtown. Fresh, reasonably priced garden produce arrives daily at the garden stalls. There are Asian varieties of vegetables, such as the … more

Margie O'Loughlin | 12/11/21

Frog Food December 2021

Z Akhmetova | 12/11/21

Katie McGee of LifeSource talks about their program. (Photo submitted)

Learn about lifesource

“Now I’m the villain in your history...I should’ve known the world was wide enough for Hamilton and me.” ~Aaron Burr“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier”. ~ … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 12/11/21

Wondering what we do?

Hamline Midway Elders is here to support our neighbors 60+ in the Hamline Midway and western Frogtown area. Our service area is within Dale Street on the east; University Avenue to the south; … more

By LAUREL COLLINS laurel@hmelders.org 651-209-6542 | 12/11/21

LEAP, Galtier and Jackson may close

The St. Paul School Board is preparing to vote Nov. 16, 2021, on a plan that would close schools including Galtier and Jackson elementaries and the LEAP Academy High School, and make program changes … more

By JANE McCLURE | 11/12/21

Monitor in a Minute November 2021

Parks funding wins OKGrants and donations for improvements to area parks and trails won St. Paul City Council in October.The council received $22,693 from the Ramsey County Soil and Water … more

By JANE McCLURE | 11/12/21

Development Roundup November 2021

Keystone project moves aheadKeystone Community Services’ planned new and expand food shelf facilities took a step ahead Oct. 20 as the St. Paul City Council approved an allocation of $902,255 … more

By JANE McCLURE | 11/12/21

B Line plan moves ahead

B Line bus rapid transit service is to start in 2024, providing a faster connection between St. Paul’s Union Depot and Uptown Minneapolis. The $65 million project’s final corridor and … more

By JANE McCLURE | 11/12/21

Frog Food November 2021

Z Akhmetova | 11/12/21

St. Paul City School officially breaks ground with Mayor Melvin Carter and Ms. Ritter’s 5th grade class on its new building at 215 University Ave. (Photo submitted)

St. Paul City School building at 215 University Ave.

After years of being in three separate buildings, St. Paul City School District is constructing a new facility. The school celebrated with an official groundbreaking at University Ave. and Marion St. … more

11/12/21

Show up, make A difference

“”~ “The truth is, you are either here to enlighten or to discourage.”~ Prince Hello Monitor readers,We are making it through another incredible and unpredictable year … more

By Melvin Giles peacebubbles@q.com | 11/12/21

Bikeway extension?

Extending the Midtown Greenway into St. Paul could generate $3 billion in economic development, according to a recent study, and the supporters say the route will help fight climate change.Midtown … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 10/17/21

“Cart” Rob runs the business side of things, including logistics and coordination for helping feed the Frogtown neighborhood. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

MOTORCYCLE CLUB LENDS A HAND

Every Thursday morning, things are hopping in front of 609 Dale Street North. Members of the Cash Money Ryders Motorcycle Club unload three semi-trucks full of groceries donated by Godtown and Hyvee, … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 10/17/21

Briefs October 2021

Lyngblomsten expandsLyngblomsten, a Minnesota senior services organization, will begin preparing a 20-acre site in mid-October 2021 for a senior living campus in Lino Lakes. This is a significant … more

10/17/21