Hamline-Midway | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Why he does it, and why he won’t ever stop By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Melvin Carter founded SOS (Save our Sons) in 1991. He knew that the detention system wasn’t working for young Black men and that, … more

10/18/20

We need your voice on HMC

Mike Reynolds By Mike Reynolds, HMC Board Secretary The Hamline Midway Coalition (HMC) engages the voice and power of the community to serve the neighborhood. HMC plays a specific role representing … more

10/18/20

Reopening and rebuilding update

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com As we fully embrace the fall season, two statements about the rebuild of University Avenue appear … more

10/18/20

Midway United Fund ready to disburse grants

Debate over who serves on committee and whether there should be paid staff continues By Jane McClure The Midway United Fund is accepting applications for small economic justice grants in … more

10/17/20

Taco Bell can’t rebuild, operations can continue

Taco Bell cannot replace its longtime restaurant at 565 N. Snelling Ave. On a unanimous vote Sept. 16, 2020, the St. Paul City Council upheld an appeal by Hamline Midway Coalition … more

By Jane McClure | 10/17/20

Rebuilding University

Tony Espinoza (left) and Raisy Hennenos of Five Star Painting work to repaint the exterior of Furniture Barn along University Ave. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The business, which was damaged in the civil … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 10/17/20

{ Development Roundup }

Zoning changes could bring more density The revamp of St. Paul’s multi-family residential zoning is seen as a way to add housing density, with a focus on affordable housing, … more

By JANE McCLURE | 10/17/20

{ Monitor in a Minute }

Neighborhood STAR fund allocated for area projects Twenty-one small businesses, housing providers and community organizations are recipients of 2020 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization … more

By JANE McCLURE | 10/17/20

BE A LEADER & Be Counted: 2020 Census

Artika Tyner (Photo submitted) The 2020 U.S. Census is of critical importance. It will shape the future of our community. To raise awareness about the Census, Planting People Growing Justice in … more

by Dr. Artika R. Tyner | 9/24/20

Modern-day abolitionist

Hamline University adjunct criminal justice professor Jason Sole calls himself a survivor of the War on Drugs. He went from being a soldier on the streets to being a scholar, and said, … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 9/18/20

Ridership was setting records... then there was a pandemic

Metro Transit says it is a good thing fewer people have been using light rail since March By CHLOE PETER Since opening in 2004, the Blue Line has offered folks an alternative way to get to … more

By CHLOE PETER | 9/18/20

{ Development Roundup } September 2020

Kimball court Kimball Court, which provides supportive housing in Hamline-Midway, can be enlarged with a new conditional use permit. The St. Paul Planning Commission July 20 approved a new … more

By JANE McCLURE | 9/18/20

{ Monitor in a Minute } September 2020

Charter school prompts debate Hmong College Prep Academy has won St. Paul City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approval for conduit financing, on a 4-3 margin Aug. 26. But … more

By JANE McCLURE | 9/18/20

City ‘desperately’ needs help from other levels of government, says CM Jalali

About 330 St. Paul businesses sustained $73 million in property damage and $8.8 million in lost inventory and other assets during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. St. Paul City … more

By JANE McCLURE | 9/18/20

Community members investing in commercial real estate through new REIC

Kate Mudge The Hamline Midway Coalition is exploring the opportunity for community members to come together and invest in commercial real estate through a Real Estate Investment Cooperative … more

By Kate Mudge kate@hamlinemidway.org | 9/18/20

How are seniors adjusting to COVID-19 pandemic?

Local organizations offer various resources AGING WELL By CHLOE PETER Laurel Collins of Hamline Midway Elders A senior who regularly attends luncheons and games group at Hamline Midway Elders, 1514 … more

9/18/20

Wondering about PPP loan forgiveness?

As a B Corp, Sunrise Banks believes it is their social responsibility to help their community, according to Senior Vice President Chris Albrecht. This year, that has involved handling 1,800 Paycheck … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 9/18/20

Bike riding skills and repairs offered for free

The group rolled out, maintaining physical distancing while practicing safe bike skills in traffic. First stop on the night’s ride was the Express Bike Shop on Selby Avenue, a … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 9/18/20

COVID-19 friendly entertainment in the Midway

Summer is winding down again, but this year it probably feels different. While many rejoice at cooler temps and yearn for the crispness in the air, in a year where a pandemic is causing people to go … more

By CHAD KULAS, Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director chad@midwaychamber.com | 9/18/20

Join us once a month

Hamline Midway Early Learning Coalition By Jessica Kopp earlylearning@hamlinemidway.org Hi neighbors! We are a group of residents and organizations who work to address the needs and … more

By Jessica Kopp earlylearning@hamlinemidway.org | 9/18/20